Life
Easter on Madeira Island
One of the most important religious events in the Archipelago of Madeira is Easter. Locals and tourists visit the various rural areas to see the Way of the Cross, a performance of the reenacting the final hours of Jesus Christ. Various religious events (Masses and Processions) will be taking place in the parishes. It is … Continue reading
Madeira Island – Easter Traditional Games
The game Jogo do Balamento and Jogo do Pião (Spinning Top Game) are the oldest traditions of Easter in the Madeira Archipelago. “Jogo do Balamento” is a game between two people whom they combine a certain time of the day to meet and say the word “Balamento”. The first person finding the other one and … Continue reading
Nudism or Topless on Madeira?
Here on Madeira Islands (Madeira and Porto Santo) it is (officially) not allowed to exercise nudism. Also is not allowed for women to go topless on the beach locations. Both the authorities and (most of the) locals do not tolerate these on the islands. Despite the fact that Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal … Continue reading
O Poço da Neve – The Well of Snow
Some things in life nowadays seems trivial, but in the past they were unthinkable, … for example ice. With the arrival of refrigerators and other similar devices in our modern times, it has become possible for us to have ice all year-round. Now … imagine yourself on Madeira Island 100 years ago …. how could … Continue reading
