Thread: Funchal - Madeira Island - Portugal

Olá John,

That's right, the "Toccata & Fugue" is much nicer.

Fantastic thread The info and pictures you have shared with us Eusebia is just awesome. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us around your beautiful home. I would hope someday to visit, but if that is not posible, I thank you for letting me see it

Dear Sue,

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words.

I'm very pleased to let you all now a bit more about my island, Madeira.

Hi everyone!

Today, July the 1st, is Madeira Day.

The festivities had their starting point last night, with a Concert by The Madeira Military Band and The Winds Orchestra, there was, also, a special appearence by the pianist Robert Andres.

Tonight the show will go on, with a performance by The Classic Madeira Orchestra.

The shows are taking place in one of our down town parks: Saint Catherine Park. Entrance is free, it has been well attended by either locals as well as tourists and, also, by our President and high individualities.

This afternoon, members of the Government took part in a formal session, that included the unavoidable speach by our President. Six influent personalities, who developed projects in the areas of Culture, Enterprise and Society were given honour prizes. Afterwards they will all be attending Mass in the Cathedral.

Happy Madeira Day!

Sounds like a full calendar of events to celebrate.

That's right Char... and thank you for the good wishes.

Something interesting I discovered some days ago: today is Canada Day as well.

You are so gracious to share all this wonderful information with us, Eusebia. Thank you.

Originally Posted by usnretdocb

Eusebia,

I have read through this complete thread this morning.

Thank you for sharing your Madeira with us. Your commentary about the different places of your island is quite informative and thanks for the links.

I hope you will continue to write about other areas of Madeira.

Now I have a question for you. If you had to choose from just one, would YOU take the toboggan ride or the cable car? Why?

Will you be attending the Atlantic Festival's third fireworks this evening.

Here are a couple of comments on your question about tobaggan or cable car. First you will probably take the cable car up, although there are both buses and taxis. If you decide to take the toboggan down remember it does not go all the way to Funchal so you will have to walk, take a bus or taxi the rest of the way. For cruisers who are on a tight schedule this may be important especially if you are taking time to see the gardens and church. Here is a youtube video of the cable car. YouTube - Funchal Monte Cablecar Madeira

Hi Lee,

Nice to see you!

Thank you so much for the added info about the Cable Car and the Toboggan.

Nice video of the Cable Car ride up.

Originally Posted by canarymoon

You are so gracious to share all this wonderful information with us, Eusebia. Thank you.

Hi Canarymoon,

It's really my pleasure to let you all know a bit more about Madeira.