Madeira

Laurel fungus in Madeira

Here’s a find from when it was possible to travel There’s a fungus on this laurel tree: It’s Laurobasidium lauri, which grows …

On the way to Madeira I sit next to a couple and they chat. I say ‘they’ chat, when I mean ‘the …

At 1,800m the clouds are below me and above me on Madeira. I’m a cloud sandwich. On the slopes is a wizened …

I’m off on a trip to the far west of Madeira. There’s a lighthouse at Ponto do Pargo which sounds great. Firstly …

You know the story. There’s an ugly duckling which turns into a swan. I don’t need to go all Hans Christian Andersen on …

Have you ever looked at a fire extinguisher in Denmark? No? Can I say that I’m not surprised? If you did you …

There’s another birdwatching business on Madeira. It’s called Birds and Company. I would give you a link to their website, but it’s …

I’m in Calheta in Madeira for the afternoon. Behind the road following the coast is a large garden which appears to have …

I’m standing bathing in the cold orange light of sunset when I spot a largish bird walking towards me. I feel like …

It’s beautiful at the top of Pico do Arieiro on Madeira. Apart from the huge air defence radar station, that is. There’s …

It’s a beautiful day in Madeira. I’m heading to Calheta in the south-west of the Island; I’m staying in the north-west of …

I’ve had a day on my own in Madeira taking photographs and exploring the island. It’s time I tried an organised tour. …

It’s so beautiful here at Pico do Arieiro in Madeira that I can hardly be bothered to take photographs. I’m at 1,800m …

It’s time to set off for Madeira’s third highest peak. I fancy seeing the sunset from the top. As I drive up …

I don’t speak Portuguese, but I guess what this sign means as I drive past. It’s a blue bird and that must …

Stepping outside the door of the place I’m staying in Madeira I’m met by a marvel. It’s 300 million years since insects …

It’s the first day of my time in Madeira. I’ve booked the cheapest place I can find to stay. It’s a room …