the guide

Places we go and send guests to on the west coast of Madeira. Each entry is somewhere we have eaten, drunk, surfed, or spent time. Nothing sponsored, nothing paid. Updated when something changes.

land

Walks, levadas, viewpoints, mountain biking, golf, gardens.

sea

Surf, boats, swimming, diving. The Atlantic from in it.

surf

Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Ponta Pequena. A dedicated guide to the west-coast breaks.

table

Restaurants, bars, poncha, wine, rum. Where the food and drink lives.

culture

Contemporary art, music nights, festivals, marine life.

practical

Getting around, safety, emergency contacts, apps.

Notizen aus Madeira

Gelegentliche Notizen von Madeiras Westküste. Wo wir essen, wandern und Gäste hinschicken. Abonnenten erhalten den Guide, sobald eine neue Ausgabe fertig ist.