8 THINGS that Pisses Off MADEIRANS (Do Not Do This in Madeira!)

[@HANK_SCORPI0]

As someone who's family is in the Azores (Pico specifically) and is moving there from Canada...it drives me crazy when tourists litter on our Island. No.1 annoyance for me because its malicious and demonstrates lack of respect. If you do this stay off our Islands.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Cheers Brian! Yes couldn’t agree more, we have to look after what is ours :)) btw, absolutely LOVE Pico !! Can’t wait to go back there and climb the mountain once again 🧡

[@dom8492]

Really. I find it's mostly the locals

[@joenandamalie]

Where can I find the video with the British couple off-roading? It's HILARIOUS!

[@cristianocamacho3530]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah I’ll DM you the link 🤣

[@marioneumann7394]

Dear Jeff, First of all I want to thank you and your team for your amazing videos and for sharing them with us. My wife and I were last on Maderia 18 years ago as part of our honeymoon and will be visiting this beautiful island again next week for 14 days. I used your videos and your passion to get inspiration on what to do, where to eat and what to watch out for. Of course, it's bad when tourists are careless and pollute the environment. Unfortunately, this is not only the case in Madeira. But speaking of the environment, you are often looking for new ideas for vlogs in your videos. One thing was missing from my point of view so far: Scuba diving. My wife and I got our diving license from Manta Diving Center in Canico de Baixo 18 years ago. This has fundamentally changed our lives, because it has brought us to beautiful places like Madeira and met great and interesting people. Diving is more than just sticking your head under water 😉 . I would love to see this topic in one of your next vlogs. Maybe you like the idea too. Greetings from Germany Mario

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Hey Mario! Thank you for the kind words and super happy we could inspire you :)) I’ve actually been wanting to do a lot of scuba related stuff on the vlog yes. I’ve only ever dived once and loved it, so I do want to actually take the course and dive some more and of course document the experience for the vlog :) alông with some other ideas as well of course :)) so hopefully sometime in the near future yes!! Maybe it can be as much of a life changing experience for me as it was for you ;) thanx again for the thoughtful comment and hope to see you in one of our Land Rovers next time ;) cheers buddy! ✌️

[@felga007]

Thanks for this film:) i’m watching all the films and i’m going to Madeira on saturday! I cant wait for it :)

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

You’re gonna love it !! :))

[@Dejfff23]

Man, you are doin such a great job.. I've been to Madeira last year, I don't know when I'll come back, but I'm still watching your videos because it brings memories of my perfect holiday. And this one is so important to remind us tourists how we should behave.. Great job!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thanx David !! Yeah just trying to make everyone’s life a bit easier ;) ps, next time, take a tour with our company!! You’ll have even more fond memories :)) oh and don’t forget to book in advance ... already almost fully booked until June 😳 cheers bud! ✌️

[@Dejfff23]

@@Hittheroadmadeira Sure, I will! Looking forward for that

[@luciferr09]

My Mother-in-Law was born in Madeira and has family still living there. I've visited 3 times. the third was on my honeymoon. Such a beautiful place. I'm pretty sure your company was the one we booked for our tour! But you were on holiday! I can't remember who took us to see the sights but it was a massive thrill ride, totally worth it!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thank you Athaina 🙏 Wow sounds amazing :)) I hope it was with us in that case ;)) Have a great week !! 👋

[@martinlee5604]

I adore Madeira. I worked at the Monte Mar Palace Hotel in Ponta Delgada on the north coast for two seasons, 2008-9 and 2010-11, and it's my favourite island. The mountains, the vegetation, the waterfalls and the levadas are stunning.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

How lucky are you hey Martin :)) Thanx for sharing the love and hope you’re enjoying the vlog !’ :))

[@PrimeRose21]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! I hope this video gets to so many people!!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

So far it’s doing alright :)) just trying to help hey

[@Jerzy1954]

We just came back from the wonderful Madeira and we are totally in love with it. We are also enjoying to watch your videos. I know, that there is a lot of ignorant people out there and they may leave garbage behind and that is very sad, but during our hikes around Madeira we noticed a lot of garbage on the side of the dirt roads and this trash was either the construction or home goods origin. I pretty sad to see it in this heaven on earth. Keep up great job Jeff, maybe we will meet soon.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Well yes I wish I could make videos telling absolutely everybody not to litter but unfortunately there are lots who still do :( thank you very much for the kind words and hope to see you around ;) ✌️

[@LivingWalks]

Morning Jeff, this did make us smile. All the best to you all and good luck with your channel! Hope to bump into you sometime.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thank you very much guys !! Would love to hang out again, maybe in the “off-season” 😂 just let me know when you’re in town of course ;)

[@LivingWalks]

Hi Mate, we'll be around again mid Sept for a few weeks and again Dec and Jan, so hope to catch up. Toodloo for now.

[@nelsonpinto4891]

awesome video missing home like crazy... Do think simetimes why I left Madeira. keep the good work.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thanx Nelson! Madeira Will always be here for you buddy ;) all the best !! ✌️

[@gilang1431]

Excellent vidéo Jeff. I enjoy your « savoir vivre » and your good spirit. Thanhs for reminding everyone that the planet is NOT a trash bin. 🙏

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thank you Gilbert :)) we try hey !! ;)) Thanx for watching buddy 🙏

[@carolinadossantos2106]

eu adoro ver estes vídeos, muito obrigada, continua a fazer mais vídeos assim, um bom natal

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Vamos tentar Carolina 😂 muito obrigado e um bom natal !! 😘🎄

[@markpimlott2879]

Thanks very much Geoff for your introduction to Madeiran life as well as its topography & nature! 🇨🇦

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thanx Mark !! ❤️🇨🇦

[@R1CO.1818]

That road in ponto do sol, is similar to a road by my families home in Calheta. And now it’s in air bnb. Good luck tenants

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol you heard it first here folks 😂

[@cesarcarvalhod1100]

Not a regular road… however i’ve driven there many times and it’s not all that, never had any problem going up or down 😅

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I’ve gone up and down many, many times as a jeep tour guide and every now and then, when you get the banana trucks coming down, with a full car, even I get nervous 😂🙈

[@feurigerStern]

The sleds started in the 19th century in Madeira and its purpose was to travel faster down the hills from Monte to the city of Funchal

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yes :)) 200 years of sledding 😳

[@gordonrobertson1373]

Thanks for making me almost fall off my chair laughing. I've spent quite a lot of time in Madeira over the years, and the local drivers are some of the worst I've encountered anywhere. If I had my dashcam with me I could upload a 30 minute video of many examples of aggressive and reckless driving by Madeirans. Great place though!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Exactly why you wouldn’t wanna be making the lives of the people who live in these areas miserable by crawling down a dodgy road like this one in this video ... 😂 but all drama aside, I can agree with you, great place !! 🧡

[@Brilicious91]

we are traveling to Madeira in November :) and this was fun to watch

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Glad you enjoyed it Jenna :)) Have fun in Madeira and don’t forget to book your tour before it’s too late ;)

[@isabelplummer6033]

Loved your video loved your rant 😅😂🤣 totally agree with everything you said 🥰also you were talking about the narrow roads - thank God for the via rapida 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yeah ahah thanks Isabel! Just trying to help that’s all :))

[@Just_Jelle]

My husband and I ended up on a similar road in Ponta do Sol when we visited. We were going glamping at Cantas das Fontes and couldn’t believe that road was considered “two way”. But we drove slowly made sure to never do anything like that again after checking out. 😅

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol I know the road 🤣 haven’t stayed there yet but it looks amazing !! Next time get a taxi I guess? 🤣

[@lo2088]

Been there as well, I couldn’t believe it either, but locals manage to drive there really well 🤣🤣

[@joenandamalie]

Quick question, are you PISSED, Jeff?

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Not as pissed as I’d like to be ahah

[@julioaguiar1485]

Eu sou natural do sitio do lugar de baixo gostei da seu vídeo, principalmente da explicação sobre o caminho do lombo da casada..muito bem

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Obrigado Júlio 🙏

[@jorgedeabreu8951]

Lovely island beautiful all the way 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

YES !! ❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂

[@occasm]

Just came back and from America....the roads are a bit crazy...thankfully we upgraded to a nice BMW automatic and even then we found ourselves in some pretty narrow steep, sketchy sections. We tried to stay off these but sometimes we had no choice!! All part of the experience though!!! Madeira is Amazing!! But if you're from the U.S..get an automatic for sure.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Glad you made it out alive Michael 😂 all the best buddy and stick around! ✌️

[@serg9176]

I drove along this road. After the roads of La Palma (Canary Islands), the roads of Madeira are a children's rollercoaster. ))

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

And to that I say it’s not a competition on who’s roads are worse, but rather a matter of keeping our visitors safe. For someone inexperienced, this and other roads can be very dangerous. Cheers Serg, thanx for watching and have a great weekend ✌️🤠

[@gavinpestana1121]

I agree with what you say about some tourists not respecting the island. I’ve visited Madeira twice now and am going for the third time really soon. However, you mentioned trail runners going missing-four of them, I believe, in the last two years. Although they have never been found, I find that highly suspicious, considering the island is small and surrounded by water.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

At the end of the day all I want is for people to be safe and have a good time :) These accidents can happen to anyone at any time, we need to be super careful and have respect for the mountain. I’ve once had to be rescued from the mountains, it took 9 hours to get to a hospital, it’s not joke. It PISSES ME THE HELL OFF when I see people hiking in beach gear. Be safe guys!! And happy Easter Gavin ;)) ✌️

[@gavinpestana1121]

@@Hittheroadmadeira I agree. Thanks, I wish you a very happy Easter too. I enjoy watching your videos, you always seem to have good energy. All the best 👍🏻

[@bouse23]

I grew up in a mountainous part of ireland. So I would be pretty used to driving steep narrow roads. Etc. In all weather's so i would understand the etiquette..

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

If you’re a humble, calm and skilled driver, you’ll do fine in Madeira ;) Would love to visit Ireland with a Land Rover ❤️

[@ilidioribeiro]

Jeff consider that kind of road are a bless or Luxury for who live up there 😉

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Nowadays I’m not so sure hey. We have more and more rent a cars finding their way into “dodgy” places and then the people who have to deal with them are those that live nearby… but, yes, I’d prefer to live somewhere like that with less traffic of course !!

[@omword70]

BOA..Good One..Keep Litterers out.Im from South Africa.Born Portugal Aveiro .Been to MadeIra. Beautiful anywhere one Goes..Go to Calheta as You come in at T junction theres a Restaurant South African Best Meal in Madeira.Would Love to move there

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I’ll keep an eye out for it bud thank you 🙏

[@joopcoret6334]

Hello, Thanks for this video. Isn’t it always wherever you are you take your litter with to keep the place clean? I’m gonna visit Madeira next month and won’t piss off anyone.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yes of course! Just trying to help make people aware that’s all :)) enjoy your stay !!

[@DieselMI]

...and on the narrowest roads the cars that go up must always be given priority. 😉 There is a good example on this video.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Not always ... much harder to reverse uphill, there’s no black and white answer on this one in Madeira, of course this is my opinion. Thanx for watching bud ✌️

[@thechipman2473]

Great channel, subscribed and shared. The big question is are you Maritimo or Nacional? :)

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Maritimoooooooo 💪

[@thechipman2473]

@@Hittheroadmadeira YES!!!

[@annekenunes9989]

I just love this video😂

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah thanx Anneke! The rusks were amazing thank you!!

[@annekenunes9989]

Still my best video

[@godofredocoelho1323]

Driving in Madeira Island is not for everyone ! Only good drivers can go to this kind of roads. And to be honest you , I don't think you need a 4X4 ! Anyway, this is a great video. congrats :D Love from Madeirense :D

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

You don’t need a 4x4, but it is a luxury I would prefer to have ;)) the others go fast, I go everywhere ;))

[@godofredocoelho1323]

@@Hittheroadmadeira I don't think when are in holidays in Madeira you wanna go fast hehehe good luck with the project

[@flopunkt3665]

I think a small car with a 4x4 is best. Like a Fiat Panda or Audi A3 Quattro :)

[@dtorpey1]

We went down that road not because we wanted to however because Google maps directed us on that route. Usually Google maps will direct you to the shortest route not the safest. We found we were on similar roads on the island.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Well this is the reason I made this video as well as the other “driving in Madeira” vídeo last year, to try and help people so that they don’t get themselves in silly situations ... Thanx for the input and I hope you enjoyed your stay!! ✌️

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

If you think this is steep you need to see the ones marked as steep 🤣 just trying to help that’s all

[@rudiimbrechts2904]

So far I have been 13 times on Madeira island and it was always a pleasure driving. More relaxed driving, yes even the steep hills or in the fog, because Madeirans really know how to drive and paying attention to other drivers. Madeirans also communicate (short honk) to say thank you when they appreciate it when you are being polite. It always takes me more time to adapt to belgian drivers when I"m back home. Oh and what really annoys me is that tourists always using their brakes instead of engine braking to slow down (shift down one or two gears).

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Couldn’t agree more, of course there are bad apples everywhere but Madeirans in general are great drivers and very friendly. And yes, that’s why I’ll never buy a former rent a car 😂😂😂

[@flopunkt3665]

​@@Hittheroadmadeira what happens to former rental cars in Madeira then? 😅 Rental cars usually are not older than 4 years.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@flopunkt3665 they get sold… but I’d prefer sticking to one owner, old lady driver for my cars 😂

[@flopunkt3665]

@@Hittheroadmadeira I once checked car prices on Madeira. Everything is insanely overpriced there. I wonder how people can actually afford any decent car there 😅 Like a bloody VW Polo from 2002 with well over 200,000 km will still cost 2,700 € when a car like that would be 500 € in Germany or maybe even mainland Portugal.

[@termiitos]

Thank you for this video. We will be in Madeira in a week for a week, and plan to explore the island and the miradouros etc. My question is, how do we avoid situations like this if we want to access let's say a small fishing town under a cliff or a miradouro that's off the main highway - or is it fairly easy? And please, where is this road so that we will never have to be on it? :D All the best to you Jeff.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah this road is in Ponta do Sol. My general advice is that if it looks super duper scary, don’t do it. Especially in the rain. Try and “follow the road signs” instead of Google maps. You find lots of lost tourists in places the shouldn’t be because of Google directions. Try do it more “old school” style, observe the map and look for main roads, highways, etc… The rest, use your instinct, be polite and remember some people are off to work, dropping off the kids, etc… Try not to be “in the way” during peak traffic etc, anyway yeah I hope that helps??

[@flothestaffy7348]

We've been to Madeira many times and agree with everything you have listed. I would add another though... DO NOT trust your satnav if driving around Monte, watch the man in white, he WILL stop you crashing into wicker sledges 😉

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol couldn’t agree more !! Satnav is dangerous out here 🤣

[@bgmckeown]

Great video! Littering and especially cigarette butts really gets me annoyed!!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@rikmarx107]

Jeff , how about saying thanks by saying , agradeço , instead of obrigado ?

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol after a while I think that might start annoying me 😂

[@aarongriffiths1992]

We're coming in february. can you show us around?

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Hit The Road Madeira can show you around for sure ;) whether it’s with me or not, too early to tell ;)) you’re still gonna get yourself the best tour in the world though ;)

[@ruinunes8251]

At 5:42, exactly, if you are faint-hearted, don't drive in those roads, sorry I couldn't help it. Jeff, why you don't contact the local authorities to put signs in these roads clearly saying "Steep and narrow road"? Your points are spot on, someone somewhere needs to start taking action to help tourists not to get stuck in these roads. Luckily they rent small cars, imagine them driving down there in an Audi A6, BMW 5 series etc LOL or if they have to reverse up hill, poor clutch...LOL

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Well Rui, I think here in Madeira if we had to put such signs, they would be everywhere 🤣 I’m just trying to help as much as I can ;)

[@ruinunes8251]

@@Hittheroadmadeira Better have signs everywhere than getting “Pissed” off with the tourists 😀

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@ruinunes8251 like I said Rui, just trying to help... cheers bud ✌️

[@alangorsuch6508]

I was hoping I was not guilty of the pissed off things! Great video.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah you and many others probably 🤣 thanx Alan! See you tomorrow ;)

[@michal-molka]

This is the road in Lugar do Baixo. I was riding there by scooter.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I think I would actually prefer to be in a scooter 🤣

[@isabeloliveira2165]

I seen everything in Madeira levadas people with trainers and sandals , flip flops , high heels, men and women caring their babies in their backs ,pushchairs with babies , small children age 3 or 4 doing the levadas , dogs in a lead and people in bicycle in narrow footpath near from the edged and people more concerned taking selfies in the cliffs and small footpath edged . And next no under why accidents happen ? And despite living in Sintra vila I still see the same thing were also I think that certain people lost complete their minds.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Sometimes it’s magic Isabel 😂 I still actually think we have so much luck with our accidents because in theory it could be much worse I agree. The important thing is to educate ourselves on our endeavours and prepare ourselves properly and take it easy.

[@anissardinha3129]

Primeiro video vosso que vejo e.... Uau. Fantástico. Mesmo. Couldn't agree more with what Jeff said. Got many "gracias" and "you're part of Spain right?" throughout the years, and being born here in Madeira... That pisses any local person off. 😂 Video fantástico. Continuem. 😊☀️💛

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Muito obrigado Anis :)) 🙏 fico feliz saber que os Madeirenses gostem de ver o nosso trabalho :)) uma boa semana pra si !! ✌️

[@netcreature]

Having driven a great deal in SA myself I would guess you have a very high tolerance for truly aggressive drivers.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah very different on this side! 🤣

[@and2rew]

I am a confident driver but not in Madeira. No way would I even think of it. I always use their lovely train service.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Best trains in the world 🙌

[@libbyannstew8775]

@@Hittheroadmadeira That’s good to hear! We’ve travelled extensively in Europe but never rent cars, we rely on the local transit system or hire private, local drivers. We live in Canada and I think folks who live in Europe are more accustomed to the driving conditions and various “intensities” of drivers than we are in Canada. Lots of Canadians probably do rent cars but it’s no fun for my husband trying to navigate the roads while trying to sight see at the same time. We love private, local drivers. You can not only sit back and relax but they add such value in terms of local history and lore. Glad to have found your channel Jeff. Keep up the great work and you never know, we may see you some time in 2023!

[@wheelerjan1]

I hate it when I see litter everywhere wherever we are on holiday we respect this and pick other ppls litter up

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yeah nobody likes to see litter 🥲 Thankfully it’s not so bad here, could always be worse ...

[@MrRugbyprop1]

Madeira business owners/managers need to think about what pisses off tourists. We traveled there last month because my grandparents and many generations were born and raised there. All I have to say is we won't be back.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that! I’m assuming that this bad experience was not with our company correct?

[@joaorodriguesc21garden]

excelente video

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thanx Joao!

[@mariusgrobler4235]

Cant agree more on the litter part!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yeah!!

[@rikmarx107]

Tu tienes la razon

[@sandrac3517]

I know you said the most dangerous road is in Ponta do Sol and you would prefer if tourists didn't use it (for the safety of all concerned), but posting a map outlining which road would be helpful to those tourists who don't know the area. And yes litter pisses me off too.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Hey Sandra, no I didn’t say this was the most dangerous road in Madeira, the other guys who made the initial video did ... I don’t think it’s the most dangerous, I know for a fact there’s worse roads out there, what I’m saying is that if tourists see what looks like dodgy roads, they shouldn’t go down there ... I can’t be showing where all the dodgy roads are, that would take weeks !! 🤣 thanx for the comment btw! Stick around ;)

[@sandrac3517]

@@Hittheroadmadeira So sorry for the misunderstanding, but I shall leave it to the experts 😉.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@sandrac3517 ahah no worries :) just making it known for anyone else reading the comments as well ;)

[@dougtaylor138]

Hey Jeff... you should have included ....and they certainly pissed me off!!! when I was there driving scooter/moto and car anywhere on the Island....drivers that don't know how to negotiate round abouts!!! keep an eye out you will see what I mean. From my perspective, what really pissed me off in Madeira was the scams rental car agencies were providing ....I have rented a lot of vehicles all over the world and I don't know why but Madeira has the be the worst with all these not well explained (english?) hidden fees,... Talk about thieves!!! Well if you get in the pissed off mood again...maybe you should do a short piece on what to look out for from certain rip off agencies feeding on tourist. I'm sure if you compare 1 weeks touring car rental costs (and all the rental hidden shit, dissatisfaction, agravation and driving up and down roads which ever way, never traveled before) with 1 week of HTR's touring adventures, visitors may be better informed and surprised at value for thier money? Hey, maybe this could be a service that you could to offer??? A 5 day "Epic" tour for the price of a car rental.....ha..ha..a "personal chaufered experience to the greatest sites and sounds the Island can offer" for the "greatest touring companay in the Galaxy". I will be first in line to provide you with my chaufering abilities in Madeira....LoL...Hey keep it safe Jeff and Elisa I like your new office...

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Eheh thanx Doug!! We had a great time didn’t we? :)) yeah and by the way I’m working on such a product ;)) thanx for the support and I hope to see you soon bud 🤘

[@DieselMI]

@@Hittheroadmadeira WOW a gentleman's answer!... Very smart and the perfect way to promote this channel, no fights...

[@debora.rebelo]

Muito obrigada Jeff por o vídeo, está muito bem.. Eu sou da Madeira, mas vivo em Tenerife Canarias, e eu penso exactamente igual, eu como ja conheço a ilha, intenté não ir por essas ruas. É verdade que o google as vezes te manda a sitios não recomendáveis para turistas. A mim me passou e tivemos um problema com un pneu furado. Assim que vejo muito bem este tipo de vídeos para que as pessoas saibam onde se metem 👏👏👏

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Só quero que que nada mal acontece os nossos turistas :) obrigado Débora e esperamos que voltas a ilha um dia destes :))

[@marissabotelho9078]

The streets in both Azores and Madeira are notoriously small, however, the roads were not built or meant for modern cars. Tourists need to recognize that these are islands that were colonized in the early 1400's and it's roads were made to accommodate horses and wagons on cliff sides. Of course you will not have a futebol field! If you are scared to drive on the streets, take public transportation or catch a taxi. There are so many transportation options in Madeira specifically for tourists. If a tourist still has a problem with the roads, a simple solution would be to just not visit the island. If you cannot appreciate the island as it is, you should not go at all. And if you think that road is bad, try driving in Flores, Azores.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I wouldn’t go as far as to say not visit the island but yes, there are challenges here in Madeira. People need to be responsible, especially in the rain!! Thanx for your input and hope you stick around Marissa 🙏

[@peachyllama722]

😂oh dear. I'm going to get the bus if I can't walk it

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

😂😂😂

[@andreborges73]

Sou de Lisboa, já tive 3 vezes na madeira, há piores estradas na madeira do que aquelas que o Inglês mostrou 😅. Aliás todos os bocadinhos de terra urbanizados na Madeira te poderão matar. 🤣 Mas já vi piores estradas, daquelas que ficas com meio pneu onde tens uma ravina de de 20 metros para baixo. Gosto muito da Madeira! Um grande abraço!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

E mais o menos isso que tava tentar a dizer. Imagina todos eles ir pra essas estradas ainda mais malucas, era bom era

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

E obrigado 🙏🙏🙏

[@Copilot1204]

If that couple doesn’t like the roads in Madeira then their definitely not gonna like the roads driving up the mountains to get to the beach here in California .😂

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Sounds Exciting 🙌

[@andreborges73]

Sendo Lisboeta, é verdade, os Madeirenses são muito "pacificos" a conduzir. O que quero dizer com isto é que mesmo que geografia da Madeira seja montanhosa e seja dificil de conduzir, também existem aquelas taxistas super experientes que fazem a via rápida em 30mins a 120km/h. Não se ouve nimguem a buzinar.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Pois somos 🙏 e não gosto particularmente de conduzir em Lisboa 😂

[@andreborges73]

@@Hittheroadmadeira 😂

[@robertlewandowski1701]

The actual tips start at 8:00 mark

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol is it that far in? 🤣 cheers buddy ✌️

[@DJOH1888]

One of the things that pisses me off in Madeira is super high zombie drugged out old people 😑

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol 🤪

[@DJOH1888]

@@Hittheroadmadeira like 👍 👌 🐔 frango

[@sveninfinity200]

I'm not sure why it pisses you off in the the first part of this video. Ok, "most dangerous road" (and their reactions) could be a bit exaggerating. Is it a one way road? Those tourists are driving slow and nothing bad happened. Maybe the road signs are outdated if it's a one way road? It's just not a safe road. Nothing wrong with that, Just have a few extra signs next to the road. Cash = king? Cash = also outdated. Keeping some cash is good tip, but not someting to be pissed about, I would say. I my country there are many places you can't do anything with cash; only with your card. (it's easier, more safe, digital reciept, etc.) Littering: No one should do that (anywhere)! Good point!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Hey Sven! What irritated me was the fact that it was advertised as “dangerous” but only if you don’t know how to handle it, yes, they handled it ok, but it’s not exactly encouraging and it brings a negative image of what driving is like in Madeira. I’m just standing up for our island and her people that’s all ;) Cash is still very big here mate, I know even myself, I’m not a big fan of using cash, but I always have some on me because in Madeira, at the moment, you will need it at some point. Thanks for the thoughtful comments and I hope you stick around !! Good things coming :) Have a great week.

[@silentskies]

@@Hittheroadmadeira I took cabs everywhere and the drivers almost never took card which was rather disappointing.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@silentskies yeah some things take time ;)

[@silentskies]

@@Hittheroadmadeira Yeah it took time having to go to the ATM to take the cash out.

[@gtxchufxvj]

Government should make the roads safe and add barriers! Blame the Gov not the old couple who proberly had no idea how rubbish that road was. Lets keep the peace.

[@andreborges73]

ha estradas que por instinto próprio conseguimos perceber que não são os melhores caminhos 😂 Mas realmente o google maps ou waze, sao um pouco perigosos, porque eles levam-te por vez para estradas rurais como as que mostraram. Uma pessoa normal que conduz regularmente pensa, tenho uma estrada fixe que continua, ou vou por uma estrada cheia de buracos, feita em cimento, nem se quer é alcatrão, parece que foi construída pelos agricultores. Enfim, um bocadinho de bom senso. Não é preciso de waze nem essas aplicações. Pronto, se quiseres ir a um sitio fora da rota normal. Pronto ai usa-se, mas para andar normalmente é muito facil com as estradas que vocês têm agora chegar-se aos principais sítios da ilha.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Tudo isso que era minha intenção a mostrar. Com bocadinho de razão não é preciso uma aventura dessas ;)

[@mmtmmt9481]

This was hard to watch. I couldn't finish it. So much ranting I couldn't hear the message. So rude about that old couple driving o the road. How are you supposed to know which roads are dangerous in advance. It's not like google map tells you. It would be nice to have useful non judgemental advice.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Not being judgemental Mei Mei, the only way to know is to see with your own eyes. This road in particular looks scary already in the beginning, that’s why I say, “if it looks scary, stay away” Try stick to the main roads and if you’re really not sure, take a taxi or have someone drive you. Of course google will always redirect you if you choose to skip the scary roads ;) hope that helps!

[@flopunkt3665]

I think Google Maps prefers the main roads. It's other apps like Waze, Via Michelin, Apple Maps or a car navigation that might choose some tiny steep roads.

[@faceyourdemons1567]

Im sorry but rule number 1 is super dumb, how the hell can I prevent myself from hitting these shitty roads??? If google direct me to them I cant do much about it.. and its not like its a big place with many alternative routes. Dumb

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Preventing these shitty roads is quite simple, once you get to them, you’ll notice “ah, this is one of those shitty roads” then you can have a choice to either take my advice and carry on the safer path, let google re-route you, or you can blindly drive ahead putting yourself in the same situation this guy did. Doing a great job so far though, not even on the island yet and you’re already trying to piss one of us off 😂

[@faceyourdemons1567]

@@Hittheroadmadeira hahahaha what can I say? Im talented. Dont worry every country deals with horrible roads. But seriously, you are absolutely right that unexperienced drivers will have a hell coming, but dont take the piss on them either! They are here to enjoy the sites and by the look of it, you dont have alternative routes everywhere. Might piss off the locals but I promise to leave a nice tip 😉 Youve got a great channel

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@faceyourdemons1567 eheh just trying to help hey ;) I drive these roads everyday and every know and then my heart skips a beat when I see another car coming the other way, so I cán only imagine how the rookies must feel 😂 Hope you enjoy your time in Madeira and thank you for the morning entertainment 😂🙏 Cheers !!

[@libbyannstew8775]

OMG, why do tourists do these stupid things? Bad enough if people have to back up or tuck into an area so someone else can pass - but what if they went over the edge and ended up landing on someone’s home? Hire a local driver - support the economy and don’t piss of the locals.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yeah just trying to help, wouldn’t want any of that to happen !!

[@rikmarx107]

Rant , south african currency , or is that rand ?

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thanx Rik! No, rant means desabafo 😂

[@gtxchufxvj]

Am Portugese and I don't agree, we need to be respectful of everyones opinions. Government should protect people by putting safety barriers on roads! Bad for MADERIA GOVERNMENT, BAD for MADERIA. If someone dies government could be blood guilt. Lets keep the peace!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I couldn’t agree more, let’s keep the peace 🙏 I love the roads how they are, the people who use these roads know how to navigate them. But yes, there are dangers everywhere and those dangers should be diminished. Yes?

[@gtxchufxvj]

@@Hittheroadmadeira quick question, am just curious, is it possible remove uploaded videos from youtube..

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@gtxchufxvj of course

[@ohsouthlondon]

I’m in Madeira right now and I can honestly say I don’t care what pisses Madeirans off. They’re all rude and arrogant. I’ve met two people since I landed that haven’t been total d*cks about anything and everything. My advice for a visit to Madeira would be: Don’t leave Funchal. Anyone not involved in the tourism trade will treat you, at best, like you don’t exist and at worst like a massive inconvenience no matter how polite you are and how much effort you put into trying to speak in their mother tongue for THEIR convenience. It’s a genuinely beautiful island, and for the record I’m over-polite if anything, but this trip has been marred by the locals. I will not be back and based on the reception I’ve had so far, both the locals and I will be delighted with that. Never had an issue like this on multiple trips to countries around the world. It’s genuinely got me baffled. Super hostile place.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Sorry to hear about your bad experience Ben, wouldn’t know what to say, I’ve not experienced such. I communicate with locals daily, tourist-related or not, and very rarely get hostile vibes. Don’t give up on us just yet my friend 🙏 all the best

[@ohsouthlondon]

@@Hittheroadmadeira It’s a real shame because the island is extremely beautiful and absolutely worth exploring. I try to visit non-tourist areas in any given country as I’ve found that with the proper respectful approach you can experience genuine culture unaffected by tourist trade. I didn’t have to go far (Meu Super in the North of Arco de Calheta) before myself and my Mrs were called gringo and gringa by an unhappy store man, who then proceeded to make jokes in a mix of Spanish and Portuguese with other locals in the queue. My crime was apparently my presence as I’m travelled enough to be quietly friendly - I don’t make noise or mess in peoples place of work, I always give way to people in narrow aisles. I had my items and was queuing to pay 🤷‍♂️ The experience was almost universal across the island. There were absolutely exceptions to the rule, several people were very friendly across the weeks that I was there but generally the place didn’t live up to its claimed hospitality. People were dismissive and rude, often grunting or failing to respond at all. My Mrs ventured out by herself one time only to be met with a literal chorus of invitations to perform various acts on blokes outside a bloody Pingo Doce! She doesn’t even get that in London 😂 Beautiful island but nothing that can’t be found in South America where the locals actually will receive you with kindness and warmth when approached respectfully.

[@ohsouthlondon]

@@Hittheroadmadeira Even the guy from Madpoint cars was like “here’s your car, you owe me extra for your flight being late, you’ve got ten minutes to leave the car park or you have to pay more, good luck”. Another shame because Madpoint were really well priced, the car was outstanding and the contract was really setup to deliver a stress free transaction. For the record, I highly recommend them, just don’t expect any customer service!

[@flopunkt3665]

​@@ohsouthlondon May I ask which month you went there? I went there for an entire week early October last year and people were nothing but friendly and helpful. The only exception was one old lady in Funchal when I asked about the right bus stop to the airport. She yelled at me in Spanish "Sabe leer?" 🤣

[@ohsouthlondon]

@@flopunkt3665 I went in April. Admittedly I went as far from the tourist areas as possible. I’ve travelled extensively and I’m no wallflower so I’m not playing ‘Karen’. My Mrs felt very unsafe going anywhere alone and did so only once during which she was accosted by several individual groups of men. I’m overly polite if anything, and all too aware that the locals are living their daily lives, as opposed to me swanning around on holiday, but even I found myself getting pretty annoyed with attitudes in the main. For example we were trying to work out whether we could park by a supermarket one day and the locals outside a nearby cafe were literally shouting at my Mrs, whilst the cafe owner was telling us it was fine. Only the fact that I had my now upset kids in tow stopped a few of them from being invited for a more in-depth discussion. As with everything, there is a balance and a few locals were very pleasant to deal with but emphasis on ‘few’. Perhaps it’s my appearance, I’m 6’6, big build and tattooed so maybe there’s some bleed over from the whole macho South American culture. With that said, Madeira is a truly stunning island and my experience doesn’t appear to be universal so I would highly recommend it to anyone considering visiting. The infrastructure is great, most of the island is highly accessible and it’s quite unlike any other place in Europe.

[@DenissPavlovs]

Dangerous? You might be joking. Just another regular road.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Exactly 👍

[@ruinunes8251]

Precisely, the very first roads ever built in madeira. We have to keep them.

[@andreborges73]

Queria so fazer um comentário fofinho! 🤣🤣 Os Madeirenses têm um temperamento quentinho não têm?! 😂 Nunca mais me vou esquecer do gajo que estava sentado na mesa ao lado num café ao pé da praia na Ribeira Brava, ele teve 2h a dizer mal do bolo caco que lhe serviram. Aquilo nem se quer era bolo do caco, faltava azeite, estava mal cozido, parecia pao de forma, etc, etc... acho que o gajo disse umas mil vezes bolo do caco. Eu também comi prego no bolo do caco, enfim era average, por 4€, acho que se aceitava. No seu sotaque mais madeirense que podia existir, a cortar todas as silabas no fim das frases, é fudido perceber-vos quando vocês estão chateados. 🤣 Pronto, agora já me podem atirar com pedras! 🤣🤣 Estou a brincar convosco. Todas as pessoas são diferentes. Eu também sou um bocado trombudo de vez enquanto 😂😂

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah Sao comentários destes que põe me a pensar em fazer mais vídeos destes 😂 nada mal com uma gargalhada meu amigo 😂 um grande abraço e não reclamas muito 😂

[@andreborges73]

@@Hittheroadmadeira obrigado pela resposta simpática! 😂😂

[@cathywoodward6171]

I don't understand the local traffic system. Is there any road sign showing the direction you are going ? If the road is not accessable, should there be any sign asking you not to enter ? I am so sorry that you are pissed but tourists are not familiar with the environment, may not realize the road system there.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Hey Cathy! The drama was all for clickbait 😂 in all seriousness, I was trying to give some value and help people be a bit smarter on the island. There are signs everywhere, this particular road is partly a 2 way road. People use this road everyday and have no problems because they know what to expect in any situation. (Like banana trucks appearing in front of you) best to avoid these roads if you’re renting a car, stick to main roads as often possible

[@cathywoodward6171]

I hope it is more welcoming than dramatically educational because I am seriously planning to visit Madeira one day, don't want to piss anybody off.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@cathywoodward6171 lol you’ll be just fine ;)) make it happen !! You won’t regret it 🎉

[@TheSkarabeush]

Maybe he should not be driving if he's pissed?... 😅

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Looool 😂

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

This oke is South African

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yes he is 💪

[@ShadowSlayer84]

I'm from Madeira and I have driven in more dangerous roads compared to that 🤣

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah yes I cán believe that ;)

[@rikmarx107]

If the european union does not pay for road renovation in Madeira , it will never be done . Ask the Sousa family .

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I think we actually have good roads hey Rik :) if it wasn’t for roads like that o wouldn’t have a job 🤣

[@IanTed]

I’m ashamed to be British, they should come up here to Northumberland, seen a lot worse roads in the Alps and I ride a motorbike😆, she’s American by the way.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Nah come on Ian, no need to be “ashamed” remember this is a lighthearted video ;) but yeah couldn’t agree more, seen much worse roads in other places

[@marcioabreu1150]

'Obrigado' is the correct way to say 'Thank you' in Portuguese. Saying 'Obrigada' was developed over the years by people because it's a way to be cordial to women but it's technically a made up word. That kinda pisses me off. After explaining yours and many other people way of saying 'obrigado' you proceeded to say 'obrigado' to the lady in bar. No hate tho 😂 I agree with everything else in this vid

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thanx Marcio! I have actually noticed that in some restaurants, especially those of “higher class” I would hear waiters say Obrigada and wondered if that was a way of being a bit more cordial as well... but now I’m confused, you said I shouldn’t have said obrigado to the lady at the bar? Should I have said Obrigada?

[@ricardoferreira497]

@@Hittheroadmadeira Men says always obrigado to man or woman and woman says obrigada either to man or woman. That's the correct way.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

@@ricardoferreira497 that’s what I thought ... and that’s also what I said in the video, just double checking ... thanx bud ✌️

[@jaxfl8945]

I hate litter. People should not be doing this at all.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Amen Jax ✌️

[@johnd5508]

It's very disrespectful and arrogant to go to a foreign land and say what should or shouldn't be. Just like no one should go into someone else's home and say how things should or shouldn't be. The complaining individuals are obviously very arrogant, ignorant, ill mannered, narcissists.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Yeah that’s how I felt when I first watched their video and they said that “this kind of road shouldn’t be allowed” and we’ve got so many of these roads all over the island and we all navigate them on a daily basis. But yeah, again, just trying to help our future guests not get themselves in trouble ;)

[@carlos1rsa]

More like he's pissed off a Padece. Ja nee.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahahahah 🤠

[@joshuagrubb5080]

Id have a headache just watching her video

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah I had a breakdown 😂

[@joshuagrubb5080]

@@Hittheroadmadeira it happens when people around you do dumb things, still the best tour guide and tour company in the world ;) after this fire season im going to try to get to Madeira again.

[@dinobarros3364]

I saw that video, I'm from Camara de Lobos and i was cursing them everywhere. Very offensive video for us

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I was very upset the first time I watched it

[@rikmarx107]

Nao joque lixo na rua escrito em placas , plantado no todo canto ! Dont litter our beautifull island tourists !

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Pleeeease 🤣

[@antoniodasilva1230]

Yup New York road rage and tons of garbage

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Big cities are like this right

[@antoniodasilva1230]

@@Hittheroadmadeira yup they are you went to NY ive lived in Li NY for37 years now im in Anadia

[@rikmarx107]

Pissed off , chateado pra caramba !

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Caraças meu

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

someone needs to chill the heck out.....heart attack waiting to happen....

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol I know, more Poncha I say 😂

[@cheezygui5803]

essa merda das estradas e memo chata porque como eles estavam a disser tenha um carro atrás deles que provavelmente andava aquilo tudo num piscar de um olho e eles estavam a bloquear ou caminho "ohhH mY gOd sO stEEp" mas é como estavas a disser, nem sequer deviam ter se metido. E dou lixo e mesmo ou que mexe com os meus botões, porque adora a minha terra porque e tão bonita e incorporada com natureza e se eles tão a vir dou seus pais todos lixados e começam a fazer isso aqui.. da me um nervo

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Pronto. Já não sou o único que está chateado 😂 nos já sabemos que os turistas anda por aí e temos que respeitar e cuidar. Mas sim, há dias que um gajo leva “uma vela” atrás de um turista a tentar a descobrir como é que se põe o carro andar pá frente 😂

[@ennokarr]

Tourists! Pft!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

😂

[@AntonioFerreira-mx1er]

As comunidades tugas pelo mundo onde há mais tugas assassinados são aquelas onde a maioria é madeirense. Um gajo vê este vídeo e percebe porquê . Um gajo com um caixote com 4 rodas põe-se a opinar sobre uma estrada não sinalizada . Que tal apontar essa falha ao governo regional ? Porém vocês próprios a placa? Sujar a tshirt branquinha? Dá trabalho não é? E trabalho continua a não rimar com madeirense

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Que comentário tao triste António. Num mundo de violência, você tinha que ir buscar temas que só trás tristeza o nosso povo. Tudo bem pra você amigo. 👋

[@theguy7429]

First off you can hear he's British and she is American. That combo of ignorance is not worth getting angry over.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

I hear you bro, I must admit when I first saw the video it got to me 🤣 but yeah, just trying to help future visitors not get themselves in trouble ;)

[@martinwalport9844]

Her whining is so irritating.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Lol