How to Plan a Trip to Madeira: The Hawaii of Europe?!

[@Tino.1]

"Leave it better than you found it", excellent way to leave a positive mark. Great video Mahna!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you SO much!

[@alg5470]

Thank you so much for mentioning the Leave No Trace Principles! So important and allows everyone to continue to enjoy these beautiful destinations without restrictions.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Absolutely, always! Yes :) I believe the more people fall in love with Mother Nature with proper care for sustainability we can build more allies for loving and caring for our beautiful Earth!

[@dexagalapagos]

How do you only have 3k subscribers? This is amazing content! I'm thinking of retiring in Portugal and your videos have been some of the most informative and well filmed that I've seen.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thank you so much! I've just started taking KZbin more seriously a few months ago so I'm hoping the search engine picks me up soon ;) appreciate your kindness! Thank you! That sounds amazing, Portugal is incredible.

[@kcsnew]

There you go, your search engine picked up became a fan of you. Haha 😃

[@MsJackieXie]

Mahna is very very articulate , love your American accent. going to explore Iberia soon. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@andreadarsey6523]

@@MahnaGhaforia

[@carinajasmins]

Many people from Madeira went to Hawaii to work in sugar cane plantations in the past. The origin of ukele is from maderein people.

[@juliemariesmith8378]

Thank you so much! Going at the end of April for 12 days! I am going to write down alllll your tips ❤

[@a.l.5201]

Thinking of moving to Madeira. This video might be a defining line to make this real. Thank you

[@MahnaGhafori]

Oh my gosh wow that’s huge! Blessings in your decision! 🫶🏼✨

[@MissArtisticSasnuhy]

I am sold!!! I saw some clips of this island on TikTok and decided to watch some videos and yours is quite helpful! You look stunning in those photos. Now I cannot wait to experience all of this in the summer.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww thanks! Happy travels!!

[@talkaboutwacky]

The scenery is absolutely breathtaking!

[@MahnaGhafori]

its truly so amazing!

[@imacx3230]

Very helpful info in this sharing, that I reused! Many thanks!!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariaanacb4919]

I m Português and never when there. Hopefully i will go this year and i am so exited. It looks beautiful. Thanks for your video and amazing tips.

[@InsuringUrFuture]

This has amazing content and I love how you always say leave it better than you found it. Because unfortunately there's those who don't. Your videos are so informative thank you 😁

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you, I always do my best to inform on Leave No Trace so that I am sharing and promoting people visit these beautiful nature destinations but also care for our beautiful planet. Cheers!

[@mariusik007]

Amazing and informative content, Mahna. I will visit Madeira this October. Thank you so much. I took notes like I was back in school or college. Congrats for the high quality content! Keep it up, girl! :)

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww wow yay! I’m so happy it was helpful! Thanks for your kindness, it means a lot! Happy travels ☺️🫶🏼

[@MadarainMadeira]

Thank you so much! Im going to Madeira in August and I found your video super useful and all these places are on my to do list now! Great video! :)

[@MahnaGhafori]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun!

[@scottman895]

What an incredible destination! I don't think I have even heard much about Madeira until this year either. I really like how you can watch the sunrise above the clouds and spend time at the beach in the same day. I'll have to check out Madeira one of these days. Amazing job with the video Mahna!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Madeira is truly amazing! Yess it’s incredible, such a wide range of things to do and experience on the island! Thanks so much for your kind words, really appreciate it!

[@oliwiagadziemska7255]

I am thinking of going to Madeira in October, this video has been very helpful! I also love your positive energy and the message about leaving the island clean and untouched 🌍♥ Nice to see environmentally conscious people out there :)

[@TheNoMercenary]

I am going to Madeira in October. Hopefully it is not crowded

[@MahnaGhafori]

That is so exciting! Thank you so much for your kindness. That sounds like a beautiful time of year to go! Happy travels :)

[@kelseyjay7012]

I watched your video and booked a flight to Madeira the next day! I’ll be there in May! I can’t wait!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Oh my gosh wow AMAZING! Happy travels! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@TugaQueen]

Make sure you do or visit East Side and nuns Valley too they are so underrated, in my opinion... also visit the old town and go to a "casa de Fados" 😊

[@FindingFobbyo]

Awesome video! Super helpful and beautiful content! I recently started my channel revolving around travel and landscape photography/videography. It’s pretty wild to me that I’ve built the courage to start my KZbin channel being someone who’s never been fond of being in front of a camera. None the less, thank you for this video and the inspiration! I can’t wait for Madeira this year 😁

[@nicolodallemolle4100]

Thank you Mahna! I'm planning a trip to Madeira in June and this video is just what I was searching for 😍

[@MahnaGhafori]

Soo glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching! Happy travels ☺️🙌🏽

[@saranebeling6375]

Thx so much! We live near San Francisco and are going to Madeira at the end of April! Getting so excited. Your video was helpful!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Oooh wow thats so exciting! I'm so glad this was helpful, happy travels! :)

[@losttouristpresents]

wife and I will be there in March, looking forward to the views

[@camerynjewell9299]

Same!

[@Theglobetrotter2]

How did you get there from Lisbon? Or from the us? And which city is best to travel From?

[@markduke4628]

I’m Americans and lived in Madeira 30 years ago….and never saw another American tourist. Unfortunately, not that way anymore. There are now direct flights from New York. Portugal and Madeira were largely left alone in Europe but definitely have been discovered. Nice video. Thanks for encouraging no trace as some of the best spots are now littered with toilet paper.

[@joshpotter8658]

I live in Hawaii now and am planning my first trip to Portugal :)

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww yay, enjoy it!

[@Salahmed562]

Hey, great video. Would you reccomend Azores or Maderia for December for Christmas. I appreciate your time.😊

[@MahnaGhafori]

I haven’t been to the Azores yet but they both sound equally magical!! Happy travels! 😍✨

[@MahnaGhafori]

& thank you! 🙏🏽

[@Salahmed562]

@@MahnaGhafori thank you..

[@summerliu3394]

Thanks for introducing this island to us, first time knowing it, will put it to my Portugal travel bucket list!

[@MahnaGhafori]

So glad its helpful, thank you!

[@kristafied]

Im going to study in Madeira for a whole semester anf it sounds like its a great place to explore while im there

[@ericmutwiri2522]

Wow. Beautiful Madeira

[@MahnaGhafori]

Madeira is awesome!

[@ericmutwiri2522]

Beautiful volcanoes en beaches

[@russcroft9116]

Just wanted you to know that my wife and I have been planning a trip to Portugal and Spain next summer but after watching you 10 day Portugal trip we are saving Spain and stealing your itinerary! hope that ok 😁

[@MahnaGhafori]

Omg wow! I love that! I am so happy to hear this. Happy travels :) and yes ofc ;)

[@Caterpillaradventures]

Wow great travelogue

[@Mahamudur_RRahman]

Excellent presentation of information collaboration

[@livingexplore9295]

What a Guide thank you so much 💥💥

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad it’s helpful!

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video, and thank you for sharing your journey 💛💙

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!

[@jerviasjohnson700]

Just got done watching your last video and looking forward to watching this one! Excellent itinerary 🔥👌🏾

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it!! ☺️

[@vaibhavoza8400]

@@MahnaGhafori HOW TO CONTACT TO YOU

[@cindymarasligiller2115]

Great video! Thank you

[@MahnaGhafori]

thank you so much!

[@EzBeat14]

thank you for this great video!🙂🙏

[@Madeiramyway]

Great Video :-) im happy you enjoyed :-)

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much :)

[@GIRL4LIA]

This is really helpful! like seriously what is this place?! I´m planning a trip to Portugal and your video came at the right timing

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww wow I’m so so glad it was helpful! I also have a Portugal travel guide I hope it helps you! Happy travels!

[@josephpedramzad6137]

I enjoyed your video very nicely done 👍 I will travel there soon , I was wondering if I need any a/c adapter for charging batteries since I am going from U.S ?

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it! Hmm I always bring an international converter - check out my travel essentials video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJO8mneir6ikitU

[@janellebelliveau3377]

Hi! I absolutely loved this video! Very helpful, since I am planning on going to Madeira in the next year. & also I love your pink skirt worn in this video! Do you remember where you got it? 🤩

[@marcodefreitas1053]

You missed Miradouro de São Cristovão in Boaventura… check it out guys and the views from Quinta do furão in Santana .

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you - next time! So much to see!

[@karadizon4299]

Madeira is amazing. I stayed here for 4 days and it’s still not enough. I’m heading back to Lisbon tomorrow

[@MahnaGhafori]

Truly so amazing! That is awesome you got to experience it! :) happy travels!

[@terezazdenkova5751]

Thank you 😍😍😍

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank YOU!

[@angelaamf]

Wow, so many beautiful places! Tks for sharing it! Is it possible to write the itinerary to fit all these places into 4 days? Tks!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Madeira is amazing! So happy to hear this was helpful. Yes, that is how many days we did it in!

[@thatsfdcguylive]

Its my dream to visit Madeira one day, hopefully I will break the Corporate Loop I am in and make enough money so I can travel and enjoy sometime there.

[@MahnaGhafori]

I hope you get to someday soon! Madeira is magic!

[@robertjames-life4768]

We were looking at the Azores when we eventually go to Portugal but you might’ve convinced us to change it to Madeira.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Oooh the Azores look SO amazing too, I definitely want to go there! But I would absolutely consider Madeira, its magic!

[@markduke4628]

I lived in the Acores for six months. Beautiful places to visit. More to do in Madeira if you like hiking and the outdoors.

[@IndopakVlogs]

Great video, can you please drop some links 🔗 for the tours in the description and the names of the places it might be helpful As I’m planning a trip to Madeira 😅

[@a3toq3]

Heyy, thank you for the incredible video, one thing, for Pico de Ariero do we just go with the rental car or we need a guide? Thank you!!

[@passaporte_portugues]

Glad you like Madeira 😍 It's my favorite Portuguese island but I also recommend you visit the Azores next time

[@MahnaGhafori]

I would love to, I've heard great things! Thank you!

[@BiranchiPadhi-id1le]

How many days would you recommend for madeira? I'm planning a trip to Portugal and planning to spend 2 days in madeira

[@operamtl4182]

Thanks so much for the videos on Madeira and Portugal. How was driving both in Portugal and Madeira? Thanks ☺

[@MahnaGhafori]

I am so glad it was helpful! I thought the driving was great. I always felt safe and it felt like driving in many places in the USA!

[@operamtl4182]

@@MahnaGhafori thank you

[@towardsthelight4919]

This was great content !…I just want to ask I do not drive and I will be going on my own so what’s my best options for going to Madeira are there ways to get around for people like myself not everyone can drive?😢

[@MahnaGhafori]

Yes - Bravelanders tour is the best!!

[@adventuretravelromance]

I went here on a Portugal trip. Just love this place.

[@PA96704]

Howzit Mahna, I just got a job here in Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea and I brought 2 surfboards. Madeira is on my list to take a vacation and surf. What islands would you recommend to take a surf vacation which would compare to Kauai and not Oahu. Mahalo, Pat

[@MahnaGhafori]

Howzit! That's amazing, I hope you have an amazing time! I actually just started surfing this year so I am not sure yet regarding surfing destinations, but that is definitely something I hope to learn and grow in sharing!

[@StayFlossy]

This is so helpful! i was wondering how much this trip costed u if you don't mind me asking ;o

[@kcsnew]

Madeira the places you recommended you could go only by car or any places public transportation available ? Then which ones you have public transport ? Of course Ican rent and drive just checking if alternate transport available for these attractions specifically ? Cheers 👍

[@MahnaGhafori]

Hey! I would recommend car. There is a bus system I believe but car is 100% the best way, most convenient. happy travels!

[@kcsnew]

@@MahnaGhafori Thank you

[@kittynyc808]

great video! are there ubers or other ways of getting around besides renting a car?? def can't drive manual and not super comfortable driving on these narrow roads

[@MahnaGhafori]

Yes - busses!! :) thank you!

[@TalesofTowhid]

Such a beautiful place! In like your videos. Well, I am a cardiac patient! So do you think I can visit Maderia with only a car, Cause I will not be able to walk much especially in the hilly area?

[@MahnaGhafori]

Madeira is truly amazing! Yes you definitely can. The Bravelanders tour we did was mostly accessible with car spots! There are many tours that are for people who want scenic views of the island with no hiking. Definitely lots to enjoy and a beautiful destination to go to! I strongly recommend it. The roads are amazing

[@TalesofTowhid]

@@MahnaGhafori much appreciated!❤️

[@chuminhngoc3497]

Hi Mahna, thank you so much for this super quality guide!! Are the places you mentioned in this video accessible via public transport? Neither me nor my travel companion can drive, which seems like a shame because many of the travel vlog I've seen also recommend renting a car to explore the island :(

[@TugaQueen]

Alot of the places she mentioned are not accessible via public transport. However you have several tourist companies that do east tour, west tour (both are full day tours) and the nuns valleys (half day tour) then you have taxis that you can pay them directly for a more personal tour of the island.

[@chuminhngoc3497]

@@TugaQueen Thank you! I've looked into the tours there, might be taking up on one. But for the remaining time I think I'll use a combination of taxi and bus to get around (tho taxis arent that cheap haha). I want all the flexibility I can get, if you know what i mean :) Again, thank you loads!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Hi there! I am so glad it is helpful! I would recommend the company Bravelanders that I recommend in this video, they drive you to and show you a lot of amazing places on the island! Happy travels :)

[@kawaii02girl]

This hotel or hostel has breakfast included??

[@fantasimms]

Hi Mahna! Do you have a website or contact information for Bravelanders?

[@MahnaGhafori]

Hi - yes @brave_landers on Instagram or here’s their website! www.bravelanders.com/

[@madeirasunshine]

😍

[@MahnaGhafori]

thank you!

[@SooryaVenkatesan]

can i rent a scooter in madeira? great video btw.

[@ruirodrigues5433]

6:13 Pico do Arieiro

[@nayoomii]

What's the beach called with the black sand please?

[@christinepotts6415]

Sexial it's on the north coast.

[@ruirodrigues5433]

6:41 Pico Ruivo

[@AdolfoFullo]

Awesome, Big like #711 and subbing as well.

[@MahnaGhafori]

thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@alsdesign94]

The cost of living in madeira compared to Hawaii is 75% less, no wonder so many foreigners moving here, mostly digital nomads and retired people.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow no way! Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@bandcrazyadventure]

It is true we live in Hawaii and it is so expensive. We are planning our move to Madeira to save money and enjoy nature.

[@nevahdee2171]

Is there Uber?

[@tray7852]

What are your hotel recommendations?

[@superalejandrobros6670]

Sound like Gran Canaria

[@kittynyc808]

also your IG page isn't coming up. do you have one??

[@MahnaGhafori]

Yes I just rebranded, it is this! instagram.com/mahnaghafori/

[@realitywithmj4334]

would you get bored living there full time?

[@MahnaGhafori]

My friend Beth did, depends what youre looking for!

[@venkateshwarank7037]

Is it advisable to go with kid 1yr.6mnths

[@carinajasmins]

Yes you can. I'm from Madeira and it's a good place for kids

[@MahnaGhafori]

Yes!

[@memotion23]

Sure! Just remember to take it back with you 😅

[@FABIOandrade-fw1ug]

Hello.. 5* video my problem is why saying madewwra you can speak normal english and still saying madeira not madewwra its just weard... but very nicely done

[@MahnaGhafori]

Hey what do you mean hahaha thank you tho I think

[@JoseRivera-no6po]

What about the internet?

[@MahnaGhafori]

what about it!

[@dancerico283]

The church at the beginning of the video was built by women's, when their husband's when to war. They promised to build the church if they come back from the war. Against all odds...they did come back and as promised the women's build the church.....amazing

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow! That is amazing! Thank you for sharing

[@carlferreira6905]

I disagree. Americans know about Madeira Island. There are expats living in Madeira for decades now more so than ever. The problem is they call Madeira - 'Portugal'. Madeira is a Region Autonomous of Portugal and is part of the European Union... It is located in SouthWest of Europe in The North Atlantic Ocean. There is a Disney Cruise Line that stops in Funchal, Madeira. MADEIRA. BODY. MIND. SOUL. Cheers CARL (Toronto, Canada)

[@lsvmuk]

I dislike intensely that expression “Madeira, the Hawai of Europe”. What about “Hawai, the Madeira of Americas”. Anyway, thanks for this video.

[@alsdesign94]

The sound of this two letters together nh is the same as ñ in Spanish. You almost nail all Portugueses words, I think the Spanish knowledge help it.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thanks so much! Happy to hear that :) would love to learn more about Portuguese

[@alsdesign94]

@@MahnaGhafori The grammar is similar to Spanish

[@annesand7157]

My Grandparents were from Madeira. I grew up in old Hawaii. Hawaii is no longer beautiful, sad. But Madeira still is beautiful. Hawaii is too Americanized.

[@nadiem47]

I am from India when I see you first time i have crush on you 🖤

[@NASTYVIDS]

Ma-DAY-ra.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Madayraaaa!

[@cruxae]

Azores is the Hawaii of Europe :)

[@MahnaGhafori]

And Madeira looks like it too :)

[@thaisecairess]

Im Brazilian and you’re the first english speaker pronouncing it very well 😂😂 but its ok, we all understand

[@MahnaGhafori]

Hahah thanks 😆 did my best!

[@zainabnoor1506]

please send me sponsor letter i want to visit madeira.

[@johnpoublon798]

Most beautiful beach of Europe?? 🤣

[@vincenzodamore5317]

Don’r really understand what’s European about it. It’s literally in Africa :)

[@nres1]

Women or girls( in maj) travel channel usually are boring lol.

[@MahnaGhafori]

thats not nice!

[@leemedd8189]

To much excited speed talking typical American views of Europe, boring

[@MahnaGhafori]

lol oh my!!!