EnglandThornton53°51’18” N 3°0’0” W
March 5, 2022 in England ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Finally after 2 years trapped in the UK we are finally escaping to warmer climates in search of some winter sunshine 🌞.
Check to ensure we have everything for the perfect holiday: Tickets 🎟 ,Read more
PortugalPonta do Castelo32°45’48” N 16°41’18” W
March 5, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
As the song goes in my beautiful machine...only this was a Boeing 737-800. Anyway it was a lovely smooth 3 hours plus flight ✈️ from Manchester to Funchal. Our suitcases must have been stored veryRead more
PortugalIlhéu do Gorgulho32°38’12” N 16°55’54” W
March 6, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Usual turkey dinner for Sunday lunch 😂😂
Followed by a stroll around the grounds.
PortugalSão Martinho32°38’18” N 16°55’60” W
March 6, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Day 1 - sun, sea and plenty of ..........relaxation 😇
Chilly start to the day so had breakfast inside not realising that some of the patio area was enclosed. Staff very friendly, no queues at theRead more
PortugalMonte Palace32°40’30” N 16°54’12” W
March 7, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Monte is also famous for the Monte Basket Carts which in 1850 onwards was a new way of transporting wealthy people from Monte down to Funchal via a whicker basket on wooden skates covered by greasyRead more
PortugalMonte Palace Botanical Garden32°40’36” N 16°54’12” W
March 7, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Back on the bus for the ride back into Funchal.
PortugalPraca do Município32°39’0” N 16°54’24” W
March 7, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
....and see Funchal.
Walking into Funchal Old Town we decided to take a two day bus tour of Funchal and its surrounding area.
1st we did the red route to Camara de Lobos via Pico dos Barcelos HighRead more
PortugalMonte Palace32°40’30” N 16°54’12” W
March 7, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
After lunch we hopped on the blue route upto Monte and the the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte which was established in 1565 and is the final resting place of Charles 1 of Austria.
PortugalPraia de Vigario32°38’54” N 16°58’42” W
March 8, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
After breakfast with a relaxing view of the deserted pool, we hopped back on the bus from Funchal to Camara de Lobos. Directly translated into English as Seal Sanctuary, although now all the monkRead more
PortugalPalácio De São Lourenço32°38’48” N 16°54’36” W
March 8, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Back in Funchal we had a short stroll through the Santa Catalina Park that overlooks the marina before heading into the hustle and bustle of downtown Funchal. We briefly stopped at the Palace and FortRead more
