The real Madeira isn’t only found at famous viewpoints. Discover the island’s village traditions, local festivals, farming and everyday life through the eyes of someone who calls Madeira home.
Most visitors come to Madeira for the mountains, levadas and dramatic coastlines. But beyond the famous attractions lies another island—one shaped by farming traditions, local culture, wildlife and everyday life. Discover the authentic Madeira that most tourists never get to see.
Sweet potatoes have been grown on Madeira for generations using traditional farming methods that remain largely unchanged today. Follow the journey from preparing the soil and planting cuttings to irrigation, hand-weeding and harvest, and discover the local traditions behind one of the island’s most important crops.