18-Madeira (Portugal) 2-3 July 2014

2nd July 2014 (Wednesday)

New room at the University Residence. Bigger than the other one

Souvenir shop in Avenida do Infante

Official Commercial of Time Force with Cristiano Ronaldo

Hotels situated in a prime location: the very centre of the prestigious Lido area with direct access to the Lido swimming pools, the sea and the scenic Lido promenade

From this hillside position, you can enjoy incomparable views of sea, 

palm trees, flowers and all the natural beauty for which Madeira is renowned

Melia Madeira Mare Resort & Spa

First example of the art of painted doors located outside of the historical centre

Already in São Martinho: cows and steers in the countryside

Again in the city centre. Rua dos Tanoeiros

3rd July 2014 (Thursday)

More pics in the Lido area.  Funchal's Lido tourist zone is perfect 
to relax and enjoy the wonderful the coastal promenade

Sea Born Madeira Catamaran. 
The most popular Madeira boat tour is by Catamaran. Madeira

Catamaran is a company that owns two catamarans called “Sea the Best” and “Sea Pleasure”. They specialize on searching for dolphins and whales and will give you a free ride if you do not get to see anything when you go out with them. The chances of you being able to see dolphins or whales are 95%. This boat tour takes about 3 hours and goes out twice a day, every day. It anchors in front of the highest sea cliff in Europe, Cabo Girão, for a swim and a chance do do some snorkeling. The Catamaran is quiet big, takes up to 98 people, has a covered area and has refreshments and toilets onboard . It also offers special summer trips

Meliã Madeira Mare Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel located just 

10 minutes away from the city of Funchal, in Rua de Leichlingen 2-4

Jardim Panorâmico of Funchal, is a public garden located on the main tourist area of Monumental Street and promenade with lovely views over the sea. This pleasant garden has of variety of plants and flowers from all over the Island, adjoined by panels of ceramic tiles created by Rigo the plastic artist, which represents the panoramic views that can be appreciated from this place

Panel of  tiles alluding to the Ilheu Do Lido by the plastic artist Rigo (2005)

Edifício Monumental Lido 

Madeira Happy Tours :)

Big souvenir shop

Typical Santana house and the traditional baskets, guided by two carreiros

Promenade do Lido

Cria Opções - Arquitectura e Engenharia, Lda.

Qasbah Lounge Cafe

Stunning place to walk  located next to the sea promenade with incredible views

É Prá Poncha do Lido (BAR) 

Enotel Lido Madeira - Rua Simplício dos Passos Gouveia 29

Pretty cat near the hotel

 Lido swimming pool complex at the front door Lido Promenade