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North west or north east Madeira tours? Which side of the island is better?

Mike
Advice, Conscious tourism, Madeira tours, Rural madeira

Trying to choose between a north west or north east Madeira tour? Discover the differences between Madeira’s most famous landscapes and its quieter, more authentic hidden corners.

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Ver porcos: One of Madeira’s most unusual and authentic traditions

Mike
Conscious tourism, Local traditions, Madeira island, Rural madeira

Learn about “ver porcos,” one of Madeira’s most fascinating rural traditions. Discover how pig culture, community gatherings, food traditions, and village life remain strongly present in Seixal on the north coast of Madeira.