Welcome to 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.

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Santo da Serra



















“Santo da Serra occupies a low plateau to the east of Madeira. It has its own microclimate and is often under cloud, rain or mist when nearby Funchal is dry and sunny. Despite this, wealthy city merchants began to build mansions here from the 18th century and the area acquired a reputation as a healthy summer resort.
Today it is best known by sports-loving visitors as the location of a fine golf course with sea views from the fairways and ine plantations reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands.” (pg. 108 – 109)

“Travellers Madeira” (2001), Hampshire: AA Publishing

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