New Year in Madeira
2023/4 by Mark Blezard If you haven't spent New Year in Funchal, Madeira, before... do it!
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Mark Blezard
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Madeira Airport by Mark Blezard
Time for a 'take-off' from Madeira's famous airport So, everyone fusses over how "dangerous" it is to land in Madeira (not the case...),...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 24, 20211 min read
Chrismas in Madeira
By Mark Blezard So, this will be a very short blog as the pictures will tell you more than words possibly can. Put very simply, three...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 12, 20211 min read
Live landing at Madeira airport
Madeira By Mark Blezard Okay, lot's of scary stories about landing at Funchal, Madeira airport. So here's a calmer...
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Mark Blezard
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Travel update for Madeira
By Mark Blezard As of the 20th of November, new COVID restrictions will apply when visiting Madeira. The most notable one being masks...
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Mark Blezard
Jul 3, 20213 min read
Mark Blezard explains how to travel to Madeira from the U.K.
Holiday in Madeira from July 2021; COVID restrictions explained Madeira Travel update - 20th August 2021 So, having just completed a...
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Mark Blezard
May 14, 20211 min read
Can I holiday in Madeira now? May 2021.
By Mark Blezard Okay, so a brief message but a little clarity. Maybe )) As of 17th May 2021, it was stated that British tourists could...
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Mark Blezard
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Welcome back to Madeira!
By Mark Blezard Probably the shortest of my blogs but, by far, the most important! As of Friday 19th March 2021 (unfortunately, the year...
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Mark Blezard
Mar 6, 20211 min read
Travel restrictions to Portugal could soon to ease
Mark Blezard reports on the latest COVID restrictions Despite Portugal (and therefore Madeira) being on the UK 'red list,' it is widely...
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Mark Blezard
Jan 20, 20211 min read
Wicker basket rides of Madeira. Mark Blezard comments.
Public transport in Madeira? These, somewhat crazy, basket rides run from Monte to approximately half-way back to Funchal City. Take the...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 30, 20201 min read
2020/21 New Year in Madeira.
We will not let COVID spoil our celebrations! As we approach the New Year celebrations a clearer picture emerges. Well, for the weather...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 23, 20201 min read
Where to play golf in Madeira.
Mark Blezard reviews golf on the island. There are two golf courses on the island of Madeira, Palheiro Golf (www.palheirogolf.com) and...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 13, 20201 min read
New COVID rules for Madeira, by Mark Blezard
How will COVID affect Madeira? Wednesday, November 25th, the regional government of Madeira has issued extra covid measures for the...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 5, 20202 min read
A little bit of Madeiran History
By Mark Blezard Volcanic forces formed Madeira, pushing it up from the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean 4 miles below. The island has been a...
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Mark Blezard
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Can I, should I, visit Madeira? By Mark Blezard
I've written several pieces about the low levels of Covid at Madeira. And dozens of articles about why you should travel over here....
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Mark Blezard
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Is Madeira a COVID safe destination? By Mark Blezard
Okay, first and foremost, note the date of this blog please, as everyone's situation is constantly changing. That said, we've had a lot...
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Mark Blezard
Oct 19, 20201 min read
The National Flower of Madeira, by Mark Blezard
The national flower of Madeira is often called the 'Bird of Paradise' because it resembles the plumage of said bird. However, it is...
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Mark Blezard
Oct 16, 20202 min read
Visiting Madeira – frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit? By Mark Blezard Madeira is an all-year-round destination. The weather is temperate 12 months of the year....
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Mark Blezard
Oct 13, 20201 min read
Monte Tropical Gardens of Madeira by Mark Blezard
Most people do not realise that the Monte Tropical Gardens only opened to the public in 1991. The creation of one of Portugal's most...
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