Lauri’s Blog

Clear, useful advice and local recommendations to help you experience Madeira like we do. From practical travel tips to favourite places, food, and traditions

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Our Top 10 Things to Do in Madeira

If you’re wondering what to do in Madeira, start here. These are our all-time favourites.

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Culture & Events

Inside Madeira’s village festas

Village festas are the heart of community life in Madeira. Here’s what they are, why they matter, and some of the most unique ones to experience.

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Culture & Events

A Beginner’s Guide to Madeira Wine

Madeira wine is world-famous but often misunderstood. Here’s what travellers should know before tasting it on the island.

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Culture & Events

5 Viewpoints in Madeira You Can’t Miss

Madeira is full of spectacular views, but these five viewpoints combine iconic landscapes with hidden favourites.

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Culture & Events

When is the best time to visit Madeira?

Madeira is a year-round destination, but the best time depends on what you want to see and do. Here are the highlights of each season.

Lauri’s Backstage

5 Viewpoints in Madeira You Can’t Miss

Madeira is full of spectacular views, but these five viewpoints combine iconic landscapes with hidden favourites.

Lauri’s Backstage

Culture & Events

Our Top 10 Things to Do in Madeira

If you’re wondering what to do in Madeira, start here. These are our all-time favourites.

Lauri’s Backstage

Culture & Events

When is the best time to visit Madeira?

Madeira is a year-round destination, but the best time depends on what you want to see and do. Here are the highlights of each season.

Lauri’s Backstage

Culture & Events

A Beginner’s Guide to Madeira Wine

Madeira wine is world-famous but often misunderstood. Here’s what travellers should know before tasting it on the island.

Lauri’s Backstage

Culture & Events

Inside Madeira’s village festas

Village festas are the heart of community life in Madeira. Here’s what they are, why they matter, and some of the most unique ones to experience.