Madeira Friends Blog
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What do you get when you mix greenhouses, a surprise tea ceremony, and a group of locals and internationals armed with buckets and laughter?
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âHow does one shelter take care of 300 animals?!â đ€Ż
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Madeira Friends invited its community of international supporters, alongside local families and guests to enjoy an afternoon of Madeiran culture and heritage together. The event featured traditional Madeiran music and folk dances by local groups, bringing everyone to their feet and filling Predic...
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No one expects to find a sick or injured dog on the street or a litter of sick cats looking for food. But it happens more often than you think, even here in beautiful Madeira. Whether you are a local, an expat or just visiting, you can make a difference.
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Sun is out, the WiFi is strong, and we bet your beach towel is not too far away. Madeira isnât just a place to relax, itâs a hotspot for remote workers and freelancers who want the best of both worlds: productivity and paradise. From historic hubs to sea view desks, these coworking spaces mak...
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On 25th July 2025, the Madeira Friends community rolled up our sleeves and stepped into the shoes of the islandâs traditional artisans.
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On Saturday, 2 November 2024, the Arquivo Regional e Biblioteca PĂșblica da Madeira, in collaboration with Madeira Friends, welcomed more than 30 families to their second English storytelling event. This edition featured the beloved childrenâs book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and offer...
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On 26th February 2025, Madeira Friends had the opportunity to run a workshop at Escola da APEL with a group of curious students aged 15â16. The goal: to introduce them to the power of AI and no-code tools and to open their eyes to new possibilities in tech and remote work. This session was part...
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In August 2024, wildfires once again tore through Madeira. Forests blackened. Animals fled. Places we walk and drive through were swallowed by smoke and flame.
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