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One year, one family, one island

We lived with our family for a year on the Island of eternal spring. Now we are sharing our experiences for everyone planning to visit Madeira one day.

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Days on Madeira

Family members

Levada walks completed

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Local Eats & Drinks | Top 5's

Our top-5 poncha bars

Our favorite local drink is of course poncha. The simple ingredients citrus, sugarcane syrup and sugarcane rum (aguardente) are hard…

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Hikes

PR12 – Caminho Real da Encumeada

This hike takes you through the mountains around Curral de Freiras, the ‘Nuns valley’. According to the local myth nuns…

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Hikes

PR9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde

This is a popular but very long levada in the North and ends with a stunning waterfall. 👶 Family Score:…

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our year in madeira

One year. 365 days of island mist, steep climbs, and local secrets.

A “Chat-GPT” itinerary? Good luck with the tourist traps! We lived on Madeira as a family, survived the 25% inclines, and discovered where the locals go. Now, we’re sharing it all with you.

Preparation

Forget everything you know about island driving and micro climates. From choosing the right season, destination and activities: we’ve got your logistics covered.

Island Stories

Our personal blog about life on the rock. Here we share our favorite hikes, secret black sand beaches, the most impressive viewpoints, and much more!

Itineraries

Get your ready made itinerary here. Our handpicked day-by-day route is optimized for kids. It included Google Maps links and an alternative program for a rainy day.

who we are

Bom dia! Tudo bem?

Hi there! We are Marieke & Rembrandt and decided to spend our parental leave for one year on Madeira island, together with our two children. You can read more about us in the ‘About the authors‘ section.