I am very happy to be teaching at Artistica Yoga again. I used to teach classes here regularly a long time ago, and I have very fond memories of that time. Especially because many Portuguese people came and I got […]
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I am very happy to be teaching at Artistica Yoga again. I used to teach classes here regularly a long time ago, and I have very fond memories of that time. Especially because many Portuguese people came and I got […]
A short coastal walk with sea views, terraced landscapes, and dramatic gorges The walk to the Garganta Funda Lookout is one of the most impressive short walks on the west coast of Madeira. Many visitors drive directly to the parking […]
New regulations aim to protect the laurel forest and better distribute hiking traffic An important change will come into effect in Madeira on January 1, 2026:Online reservations with fixed time slots will be mandatory for all official PR hiking trails […]
Your personal Madeira guide I have been living in Madeira for almost five years now, and during that time I have gotten to know the island from many different perspectives: as a resident, yoga teacher, author, and someone who enjoys […]
Places I always enjoy returning to Everyone has them—those cafés you keep coming back to. Where you know what you’re going to get, where the quality is just right, and where you meet familiar faces.I’ve found places like this in […]
Why teaching yoga in Madeira can sometimes be challenging—yet still magical Yesterday was not an easy day.To be honest, I was feeling pretty down—because I am so passionate about this place: about yoga in Madeira, about yoga in Paul do […]
An exciting experience for families among banana blossoms, large leaves, and little surprises Exploring Madeira with children is a real adventure—especially if you want to get to know the island’s green, unspoiled side. One of my favorite family activities in […]
Amazing – even if the waterfall is missing Today I went hiking—the Levada Ribeira da Janela. A trail I’ve been wanting to walk again for a long time. At the very end, you walk through a tunnel, cool, damp, dark. […]
Hidden paths through the banana plantations of Paul do Mar Paul do Mar is not only known for its waves, the ocean, and spectacular sunsets—the banana plantations here are also a little paradise in themselves. And best of all, these […]
Tabaibush – the prickly fruit of Madeira If you hike attentively through the landscape of Madeira, you will discover them almost everywhere: tabaiba bushes, the fruit of the cactus (also known as prickly pear). Bright red or orange, they hang […]