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.

Notas da Madeira

Notas ocasionais da costa oeste da Madeira. Onde comemos, caminhamos e mandamos as pessoas. Quem subscreve recebe o guia quando cada nova edição fica pronta.