Madeira - "The Pearl of the Atlantic" - Reveals some of the Island attributes....
Tuesday 31 May 2011
“Peace and Quiet”
“On Madeira you can escape quickly and easily from the bustle of modern life by walking alongside the island`s extensive network of irrigation canals. Called levadas, these watercourses link village to village and penetrate deep into the mountains heart of the island. Levadas follow the island`s contours, falling with an almost imperceptible gradient so it is possible to walk for miles on level paths, enjoying Madeira´s exhilarating landscapes with none of the physical effort normally associated with mountain climbing. Along the route you will encounter shady eucalyptus forest, fragrant with menthol, sundappled clearings where butterflies feed, banks of wild hydrangeas and amaryllis, rural farms and orchards, rockcut tunnels and waterfalls.” (pg. 12)
(The AA travel guide “Essential Madeira” (2001))
“Essence of Madeira”
The AA travel guide “Essential Madeira” (2001) says:
“Landscape and climate combine on Madeira to create an island of all-year-round appeal. In winter, while northern Europe shivers, southerly Madeira is basking in balmly sunshine. In summer, whilst searing heat turns much of southern Europe arid, the island remains a green semi-tropical paradise. The air heavy with the scent of flowers To travel around Madeira is to encounter breathtaking views at every turn, whether sheer rock cliffs battered by Atlantic waves, burnt volcanic rocks lit gold by the setting sun, or valleys carved into tiny fields, forming a patchwork of stepped terraces.” (pg. 8)
Monday 30 May 2011
What others said about Madeira......
“It is a curious and interesting experience when one begins to dive in among the mists that shroud the dawn of history for Madeira, to find so many legends, myths, and old-time tales clustering round the island gem of the Atlantic.” (pg.22)
Hutcheon, J. E. (1928) “Things seen in Madeira”, Plymouth: William Brendow & Son, Ltd.
Machico Medieval Market
The Machico Medieval Market will take place on the coming days, Friday and Saturday, 3th and 4 th June, after 4 p.m.
Friday 27 May 2011
What others said about Madeira......
“Let me confess at once that I knew nothing whatever about Madeira except that my grandfather always preferred Madeira wine to sherry. Nearly all the Victorians did. So Madeira meant to me more than the place the wine came from, in much the same way that Brazil, to the characters in “Charley`s Aunt”, was the place the nuts came from.” Pg. 10
Mais, S. P. B. (1951) Madeira Holiday, 2nd ed., London
Thursday 26 May 2011
What others said about Madeira.....
“From what has been said in these two lectures, I think it may be concluded that Madeira is an island of enchanting, magnificent scenery, preeminently remarkable for the mildness and uniformity of its climate and the purity of its air; and that it must bear the Palm, in these respects, from the now fashionable health resorts of Europe."
Embleton, Dennis (1882) “A visit to Madeira in the Winter 1880-81”, London: Messrs Hawson, Swanf Morgan
Wednesday 25 May 2011
What others said about Madeira......
“The excellence of the climate of Madeira as a winter residence for pulmonary and other patients has been attested by Dr. Fothergill who wrote so far back as 1775, by Dr. Adams in 1801, by Dr. Gourlay in 1811, by Dr. Pitta in 1812, all from personal observation”. (pg. 63)
Hughes, T.M. (1845) “Island of Madeira – The Ocean Flower”, London
Machico Medieval Fair 2010
The coming Medieval Fair of Machico will take place on the days 3 and 4 June 2011
Madeira - the Pearl of the Atlantic - By Vivien Devlin
"The origin of this lush tropical island, a tiny speck almost stranded in the ocean, is shrouded in mystery and legend - some believe it is part of the lost continent of Atlantis. Known as the “floating garden”, Madeira has a unique natural beauty – blossoming year-round with colourful exotic flowers, dramatic mountain peaks, fertile green valleys, waterfalls and high jagged cliffs dropping down to the seashore."
Link: http://www.travellady.com/Issues/November05/1990Madeira.htm
Link: http://www.travellady.com/Issues/November05/1990Madeira.htm
Tuesday 24 May 2011
What others said about Madeira.....
“Those who have been overtasked in the battle of life, and who feel their strength failing from the operation of the many causes of mental strain in business; those who are getting old and yet, having no disease, require rest, will find, in quiet and repose, that renewed vigour they stand in need of, during a six months` residence in the pure air of Madeira. There are few public amusements it is true, but an invalid will not care for them. Society can be had the hotels, but better health up the hill sides.” (pg. 89)
Embleton, Dennis (1882) “A visit to Madeira in the Winter 1880-81”, London: Messrs Hawson, Swanf Morgan
What others said about Madeira.....
“Where in the fascination of Madeira lies, its essential spirit and potent charm, it is not easy to say, but certain it is that she throws gold-dust into the eyes of all who yield to her spell, and it is through a glamour of enchantment that they behold her No romance of an ancient civilization casts a halo of glory round her past, for but five hundred years of chequered history lie behind her.” (Pg. 40)
Hutcheon, J. E. (1928) “Things seen in Madeira”, Plymouth: William Brendow & Son, Ltd.
Monday 23 May 2011
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