Nossa Senhora da Glória Chapel
This chapel is situated in the civil parish of Campanário. It was built in 1599 in a top of a cliff. In beginning of the XXI centuty, there was an imigrant who paid for the restoration of this chapel.
Easter – Religious Traditions
In April, the Archipelago of Madeira hosts one of the most special and important religious events, which is, Easter. Easter is a religious festivity which is celebrated all over the World, namely in Catholic countries. Madeira and Porto Santo Islands have
Easter Madeira Island – Traditional Games
One of the oldest traditions of the Archipelago of Madeira in Easter season is a game entitled “Balamento”. Another game which is..
Free Transfer
Free Transfer (from 9h00, 3 buses, Estrada Monumental to the Funchal Marina) If you are staying at any of the numerous hotels in the Lido area, West of Funchal, we offer free transport to the Funchal Marina on the YELLOW open-top ‘Funchal Sight-seeing’ buses. The route starts from the Regency Palace Hotel along the “Estrada […]
Ticket Sales
Our tickets are available at your Hotel Reception, Tourism Quiosques, Infocentres. You can also buy tickets directly from our Office or quiosque on the Funchal Marina identified with the logos SEA PLEASURE/SEA THE BEST. For your convenience, you can also reserve your ticket online through contac form and purchase your ticket at our quiosque once […]
A Second Free Trip
On your first trip with us, if there are no sightings of cetaceans (neither dolphins nor whales), we offer you a second trip entirely free. We are proud to be the only Catamaran company to offer this second chance and always satisfy our clients with a cetacean observation!
Convento da Incarnação (convent)
This convent was built in 1650 by Henrique Calaça de Viveiro’s order, in memory of the Restauration of Independence in Portugal. Attached to this convent, was the Incarnação chapel, which dates back to the XVI century. During the XVIII century, this magnificent religious monument has been rebuilt several times. This is now the place of […]
Encarnação Chapel
Encarnação Chapel was built in 1565 by António Mialheiro’s order. This beautiful religious monument is situated in Funchal city, nearby Incarnação Convent. This chapel has suffered some changes over the years. There are many aspects of this chapel, worth of mentioning, namely the presence of Manueline and Gotic styles, all over the chapel.
Madeira Island Excursions
Madeira Typical Night – Promotion 30€ per person Dinner in a typical restaurant where you can enjoy the traditional and tasty “espetada” from Madeira. After eating you will have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional folklore of Madeira (O Bailinho) and traditional Portuguese music (Fado). After this fantastic living we still have time to enjoy […]
Scuba diving in Madeira
Madeira island is located in a very privileged area, allowing divers to experience crystalline waters and pleasant temperatures around 18 to 25 degrees throughout the year. In terms of Marine diversity, Madeira has an incredible variety of species, such asthe Goliat Grouper, which is a very common and docile species, or the famous Batoidea, which also abounds the […]
Madeira Island Climate
Madeira subtropical climate assures the perfect balance for nature loving people, since it’s the perfect island to try our outdoor activities
Holidays in Madeira. Why?
Why is Madeira Island a perfect destination for you holidays? Discover it with Madeira Rural.
Golf in Madeira Islands
The archipelago of Madeira consists of 3 golf courses, a Santo da Serra golf clube; Palheiro golf and Porto Santo Golf.
Maps, Madeira and Porto Santo Island Map
Make the download of the Madeira and Porto Santo Island maps. Far go the times when the Archipelago road net was little efficient, nowadays with motorways
Madeira Tourist Board Offices
Madeira Tourist Board has seven tourist offices. Two of them are in Funchal and three in other parts of Madeira and one in Porto Santo. Madeira Tourism Board also has two tourist information desk offices, one in Curral das Freiras and another one in Lisbo
The first Walking of Madeira Rural
Saturday, 23th May 2009, start the first Walking organized by the Madeira Rural, where have initiated in Paúl da Serra, a beautiful area in Madeira Island
Sagrado Coração de Jesus Chapel
The Sagrado Coração de Jesus Chapel is situated in São Jorge parish, rather in Ribeira Funda. As the name says, this chapel it`s dedicated to Sagrado Coração de Jesus where the construction was concluded in 2000. This chapel is more frequented by the people of Ribeira Funda.
Festa do Limão
In Ilha parish happen every year the Limon Party in May. The Limon Party it`s a initiative of the Ilha Parish Council with the propose to disclose the production of this product. This party was created with the finality to help the farmers because there is lack of disposal of the product. This event has […]