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Grapes are surprisingly tickly. Each time I lifted a foot in the knee-deep lagar of purple juice and stomped the floating stems and skins downward, they tickled my shins. Grape stomping is a hoot!
Purple legs are not just for tourists: grape stomping Read more
“Brisa de maracujá, por favor,” I said, attempting to order the famous drink. Brisa – a passionfruit-flavoured, slightly fizzy pop – is one of many must-try drinks and foods of Madeira.
Madeira’s culinary treasures: weird fruit, espetada, poncha, wine… Read more
Madeira is stunning: volcanic mountain lookouts, lacy waterfalls, wicker toboggan rides, natural rock pools, and – here’s a concept – mountain levada hikes that are flat! But connecting these highlights was the white-knuckle, gripping experience of driving.
Madeira highlights connected by white-knuckle driving Read more
Imagine a six-day, four-night-all-night Halloween party and you come close to Carnival in Alcobaça.
Carnival in Alcobaça: a riot of colour, music and cute kids Read more