Merry Christmas (Feliz Natal) in Madeira

The island of eternal spring surprises even on Christmas time.Ilumination created for Christmas and New Year’s Eve is already pleasing inhabitants and tourists, who has rarely visited the island due to the global pandemic.However, the city authorities decided to decorate the city despite the miserable moods.It was used 130 kilometers of cables, 180 thousand lamps, […]

Levada 25 Fontes

The Levadas, which are the trails leading through the laurel forests, are a must see destination for visitors to Madeira.One of them is especially worth to mentioned the Levada 25 Fontes, or 25 waterfalls.It leads along the irrigation systems, that supply the island with water, and almost on every corner we come across the waterfalls […]

Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras)

High above the clouds it is spectacular looking at unique village Curral das Freiras from miradouro da Eira do Serrado (viewpoint at the 1095 m). Extraordinary place known also as the Valley of the Nuns.

Madeira stadiums

The Madeira’ residents can enjoy two beautifully located stadiums, where the local teams play the Primeira Liga matches.Estádio dos Barreiros – this is where the local team CS Marítimo plays its match today with Benfica Lisbon. It is the biggest stadium in Madeira and has 10 932 seats.The second stadium in Funchal is Estádio da […]

Ponta do Pargo with southern island’s part

The farthest point to the west of the island is Ponta do Pargo with a lighthouse situated over the viewpoint.This is where meet the northern and southern parts of the island.The best time to admire the views is around the sunset.I recommend this place as the trip’s culmination from Funchal through fishing village Câmara de […]

Superb shopping at the Madeiran markets

Shopping at the markets of Madeira is surprising for sure, because of the colorful products and the cheerful atmosphere spreading out from the sellers.The main marketplace in Funchal Mercado dos Lavradores is worth coming in the morning when you can meet the most producers.The fruit zone certainly deserves the most attention. You can try without […]

Bananas on the Madeira

Bananas are the most frequently eaten fruit on the Madeira.They grow up in literally every free corner of the island.It is highly worth to mention about the irrigation system, which supplies water to the crops on the island. It’s interesting and suprising how Madeiran solved that on the volcanic island.

CR7 welcomes you to the Madeira

On the island even Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t get away with wearing a mask.The locals are so proud that in their capital, Funchal, the world football star was born and raised that the airport in Santa Cruz bears his name, and in the center of the city is standing a monument of him and a museum […]

Who and why are you here?

My name is Łukasz Świtalski, but you could call me: Lucky Luke Guide. Why Lucky Luke? From childhood I liked to watch the cartoon about a skinny cowboy who conquered the Wild West and amused me with his cool approach to life. Why Guide? For each trip or place, which I choose, I prepare in […]