http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog Helping you buying property in Madeira Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:31:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "...while we weren’t looking, the Atlantic’s frumpiest island got cool. Suddenly, it has designer hotels, elegant bars and cutting-edge art and architecture." The Sunday Times, February 3rd 2008 http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/destinations/portugal/article3287514.ece http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2008/02/05/quiet-and-relaxing-but-yet-modern-and-tempting/ Several Restaurants are to be found in Madeira.  We give you a list of restaurants we recommend for its typical Madeira and Portuguese dishes and for its friendly and professional service.  Restaurante Casa do Vizinho  (Address:  Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia, n.º 74 ,Funchal.Tel. 291 281 515) Some of their specialities:    "A Carne da ... http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/12/typical-restaurants-in-madeira/ Madeira waters area a paradise for scuba diving.  The Atlantic waters around the island are a rich and full of life environment, several species of fish are to be found including Monkfish, Dolphins, Parrot fish, Trigger fish, Octopus and plenty more. Scuba diving in Madeira is definitely a rich experience ... http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/12/scuba-diving/ Funchal`s Naval Club organises the “Desert Island Regatta” during the month of June. The championship is from Madeira to the Desert Islands and gathers 12 boats totalizing 100 participants.  http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/12/desert-island-regatta/ Madeira is one of the world’s best destinations for fishing. It’s waters are rich in sub aquatic life.  The region participates in the world cup Blue Marlin championship. Last year to be considered one of the best of all times.  http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/12/fishing-in-madeira-waters/ A folk Festival taking place from the 25th of May to 2nd of June.  There are philharmonic bands performing in Funchal, university choirs and the party lasts until midnight. A fun time to be spent with the opportunity of trying the traditional delicacies and drinks typical of Madeira Island. http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/12/festas-da-se/ This Festival happens from the 1st to the 30th of June, it is organised by the local entities connected to culture and tourism.  Madeira becomes the stage of:  Madeira Music Festival  International Fireworks Competition Philharmonic bands performing in the city centre  Classical musical performances take place in the theatre – “ Teatro Municipal ... http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/12/atlantic-festival-in-madeira/ This event is happens in Madeira from the 9th to the 12th May 2007. It is organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture.  Well Known and acknowledge university researchers from Germany, Brazil, France, Portugal amongst several others and scientist and acclaimed people with published work on the area, join together on ... http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/12/gardens-of-the-world-%e2%80%93-international-congress/ The “Island of Eternal Springtime”, “The Pearl of the Atlantic”, “The Floating Garden of the Atlantic”, some of the many descriptions made of the island by the many visitors since it was first discovered by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Europe focused it’s attention in Madeira for its production ... http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/05/05/madeira/ Madeira archipelago has two international airports, one in Funchal (the capital city of Madeira) and the other one in the island of Porto Santo.  Funchal`s airport has flights from and to most European capitals. The duration of the trip from London is 3.10 hours and from Lisbon is 1.20 hours.  You can get to Porto ... http://www.vipmhomes.com/madeira-blog/2007/02/25/transport/