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.

Notes from Madeira

Occasional notes from Madeira's west coast. Where we eat, walk, and send people. Subscribers get the field guide when each new edition is ready.