MADEIRA ISLAND; THE JEWEL OF THE ATLANTIC | VON FROTH

A big wave dreamland, Madeira Island is the Atlantic Ocean version of Hawaii. With consecutive obscenely glassy days and three equally barrel-thirsty surfers, what could go wrong on the final episode of Portugal Back-to-Back? Our host, Nic Von Rupp, along with invitees, Vasco Ribeiro and Martim Fortes, are in for some amazing surf on an island that totally justify the tag “Jewel of the Atlantic”.
A special thanks to Vanderlux Music for the Madeira remix
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Produced by
Von Rupp Media
Filmed and Edited by
Kenny Kemp
Additional footage:
Andrew Kemp
Special thanks to:
Orlando Pereira
Vandelux
Carclass: www.carclasse.pt/
Music by
Vanderlux - Tulum Remix
Ragtime, Peerless

[@chicobicalho5621]

I am a Brazilian citizen who never visited Ilha da Madeira, but I have a deep emotional involvement with it. My father use to say -"I slipped out on the Madeira Island" (-"Eu escapuli na ilha da Madeira"), and here is the fascinating story. My grandparents were quite "old", when they married in Recife (Pernambuco state), Brazil in 1922, my grandmother Flora was 45, and my grandfather Aurelio was 44. For obvious reasons, they never intended to have children, but, during their honeymoon in Madeira, my grandmother became pregnant with my father, Caio, who was born on May 2nd 1923 from a normal birth after a perfectly normal pregnancy. Needless to say, for a woman who was 45 in 1923 to have her first child without a single problem during pregnancy is nothing short of a miracle. Curiously, my father had his first child (my brother) in 1943 at twenty, so, my grandparents, who in their mid 40s never dreamed of having a child, became grandparents at a relatively "normal" age in their mid 60s. This year my father would turn 100, so, maybe I should pay a visit to Madeira Island to celebrate his life and miraculous birth, for, for if it wasn't for that miracle I wouldn't be here telling this story.

[@joaopintocorreia2461]

Your father are blessed, 100 years isn´t for all.

[@83lamartina]

Amazing and lovely story of your family!! You should definitely pay a visit to Madeira Island!! Deus te abençoe!!

[@thomasbradley2916]

That is incredible, Madeira is good good place

[@paulkratka3946]

I just finished Finnegan's great (great!) book BARBARIAN DAYS - a must read for all surfers - where he writes extensively (and intensively) about Madeira and this wave - so good to see it on film. Nice work!👏

[@Meteores7]

Not empty anymore soon...

[@mauriday7944]

Orlando is going to be so happy and friendly when all your fans paddle out at Paul de Mar next swell 😂😂

[@SkipperSurfReview]

About to book the trip jk

[@edgarmalveiro5315]

As ondas da Madeira não são para todos os níveis de surf... São adequadas para quem tem um nível de bom para cima. Madeira's waves are not for all surfing levels... They are suitable for those with a good level and up.

[@kookvision9295]

@@edgarmalveiro5315 looks pretty manageable...

[@AmanitaBrasil]

@@edgarmalveiro5315 Its a begginer wave kook. Looks like trestles

[@Duarte_martins]

Relax, this isn’t anything you can’t find online in 2 minutes.

[@Sinar-c]

I first surfed it in the early 1990's. There was one Portuguese surfer living on the island only. I had no idea what had been surfed and what hadn't. It was quite an experience getting used to the way the waves break so close to the shore and getting in and out took a bit of balls. One day I paddled out in what I believe became known as bone crushers. The swell built from double overhead to triple in an hour. The only way out was to catch a wave and then risk getting in over the boulders or paddle around the headland. I found another spot down some huge cliffs the fishermen told me it was where the sharks were seen most frequently. I thought it was 3 to 4 ft till I got down to the bottom to be shocked at sold 8 to 10 ft. My last trip was many years ago with no surf shops but a few surfers had started to live there. What an amazing place I bet its crouded now. I surfed an 8ft and 7'8" gun in those days.

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Amazing stories. Thanks for sharing!

[@fabionascimento1973]

Amazing story Rory. Did you stay at Jardim do Mar?

[@user-zp1yx9sn9z]

The shot at 2.58 has too be one of the best surf clips I've ever seen. Sooo clean . Best song . This is how you make a clip.

[@samudrakelly36]

Why expose the gem .

[@pedroleal7118]

Hi Nic, I went to Madeira once, to play there with 'Blasted Mechanism' in a Festival. The water had the most beautiful Turquoise Blue I've ever seen. We also rented a car to go around the Island, so we did vist the places you show in the video! Thank you for sharing!

[@davidlovett3077]

Wow, what a slice of Heaven!!! As a road cyclist of 4.5 decades, a sports car enthusiasts(even the road surfaces look awesome) & always dreamed of becoming a surfer...I'm ready to pack-up All my toys & move!!! Thanks, happy surfing!!!

[@GabrielaBejarano]

Great content Nic! you are a great Surfer and Portuguese ambassador, I work at Lisbon Surf House and School and we are always promoting the great content you make, taking so gratefully about what Portugal has to offer, thanks and good waves for you!

[@Mitch-cw8nd]

Gorgeous place and has beautiful breaking waves!!🤩🌊

[@CassandraConlin]

Wow can't wait to visit Portugal..What a spectacular space!!!

[@a1b9c2]

Wow, some great footage there. Spectacular coastline...and I'm from Australia where we have some pretty good coasts ourselves. What a lovely spot.

[@Jbar1011]

I'm born and raised in California. My father was born in the Algarve and I got to spend about a month this summer surfing in Portugal and visiting family, man it was special. I hope to get the opportunity to live in Portugal. It's beautiful and the people are some of the nicest and most welcoming in the world.

[@jasonleeds2717]

Same here. I just returned from Portugal last night. Absolutely love the Algarve and especially Sagres. Waves were really fun and I can't wait to go back.

[@pineapplesurf]

Thank you for sharing about such a beautiful place. I didn't know about that place, and despite the fact that there are many people who don't want other surfers to know more places so don't get 'crawded ', I feel that all surfers have the right to surf all the waves in the world. What a good Trip!!!

[@srgmail100]

I respectfully disagree with this statement " I feel that all surfers have the right to surf all the waves in the world." While yes, at it's core any surfer could go to a surf spot and paddle out but do they have the "right" to do so? I say no. There's a hierarchy in the water for the people that are locals to an area and as a visitor we should show respect to the them by maybe not just paddling out wherever we please. For instance if I rolled up on one of these spots in Madeira and there's 4 to five guys surfing a reef break with a tight takeoff zone I would either go do some exploring, wait and see if a couple guys get out, or talk to people that not only are surfing but make friends with a dude fishing on the beach ask him about the area, and the spot. Please don't take this wrong Pineapple Surf cause I do get what your saying but I experience it more and more where I will be surfing a spot and there's 2, 3 , 4 different paddle out options within 200 yards of me and I'll have a couple guys paddle out right on top of me because they think it's their right to do so. I'm not saying that this is you, but surfers should defer to whomever was surfing the spot first. Whether they were there first by birth or if they just got up earlier than anyone else. I apologize in advance if I misread the intent of your statement.

[@mikeuptegrove]

Nice video. I loved Madeira. Only thing is landing there is scary! It kinda does remind me of old world Hawaii. But it’s a lot richer culturally…people more set into their life and customs, and are grateful. Portugal is a beauty indeed.

[@isaacjamesbaker]

Amazing video! I'll always have fond memories of my time in Madeira -- this reminds me of that

[@sdean4816]

Nice video and sweet music. Thanks for posting.

[@hugobarros7594]

Uma dos meus vídeos favoritos de todos os tempo! Que grande trabalhos rapazes e obrigado por partilharem a magia desta ilha magnífica a que posso chamar de casa!

[@CarlosMiguel-el9kh]

Vc é português ou brasileiro amigo ?

[@Dovid2000]

Excellent cinematography! Probably the best surfing pictures that I'll ever see! Thanks for the effort put into making this. Greetings from Israel.

[@RBBodyboarding]

Looks soo majestic. Awesome vid!! Keep ripping🤙🏽

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Yewww

[@nickortcoski6769]

Thanks again Nick

[@ricksurf60]

Thanks for sharing! Great wave, awesome location.

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Thanks for the feedback

[@KandMe1]

Really enjoyed watching through this one Nic Maybe because it's Christmas and just got home with beer and snack's [laughs] There are some very beautiful places on this earth you got perfect conditions, thank you for the post.. This place is outstanding. Very special.

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Thanks for the feedback! Madeira is amazing

[@zjgvergara]

Travel and surfing best vlogs I seen so far.

[@oliversmith7820]

Great video quality, cinematography and music, a pleasure to watch.

[@nicvonrupp1671]

A pleasure to read this also, thanks

[@CodyBunker]

Looks absolutely amazing

[@ruifernandes4696]

O Vasco Ribeiro anda a surfar como nunca...fonix..!! Top..!!

[@nicvonrupp1671]

A partir tudo

[@BioPhys92]

incredible scenery

[@germanou]

Que canal fodaaaaaaaaaaa! monstros! abração do RJ, Brasil!

[@fabionascimento1973]

I am lucky enough to live here, in Jardim do Mar. I don't surf but I have met a lot of surfers, from all over the world. Some of the waves are absolutely stunning. By the way, my mother-in-law (Cecilia from Cecilia's house) says "hi to everyone" :)

[@nicvonrupp1671]

We stayed at Cecilia’s. What a nice lady and amazing place 😎

[@fabionascimento1973]

@@nicvonrupp1671 I know 😄. Glad you enjoyed your stay. 👍

[@LHollan]

Man You HAVE TO SURF!

[@ryanlowe988]

Love these travel vlogs Nic. 😎🤙🏼

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Thanks

[@juliannavarrete3701]

I love the video editing done for this video! cool stuff

[@lichtwesenohnenamen3714]

it is the most elegant surfer Video i have ever seen....Yes, Maderia can be compared to Hawaii. happy New Year Nic and friends.🙏🏄

[@Bigd0gg]

Awesome surf vid thanks!

[@OrionsMako]

Most epic, indeed.

[@Jelyfixe]

God damn what a beautiful and cool video, obrigado! 😁

[@whitecloud2688]

Right on Nick ,awesome video beautiful place wow respect 🙏

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Thanks!

[@One2Trip]

Amazing!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@schoeferfilm]

Great video 👍🏻 Madeira is awesome 😍 a perfect place for us filmmakers 🎥 I was there in october this year with my mini 3 pro and my ZV1 and uploaded three short clips 😅 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Amazing Island

[@Markdmarque]

Nice place...Nice waves!!!

[@kenschicken4208]

That young dude - Yes bro, a young guy who's learning to use his rail 👍 Too many kids are good at airs but not carves these days, I see a bright future for you dude 👍

[@nicvonrupp1671]

The kid rocks

[@mannyaldama2450]

this place is sic, I wish i knew of this place 40 years ago when I was a kid and could surf all day long awesome

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Some did and surfed it like few did

[@brunogustavo8774]

Lugar iradooo!! 🌊

[@user-lv7wq9si8h]

Portugal is all butifull the people so so friendly and so so hospitality... I love u Portugal...be blessed by god

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Oh yeah, no doubt about that

[@coreyfisher2542]

Wow, this place is awesome.🤙

[@surfbandito]

That wave looks magical

[@nicvonrupp1671]

It is Magical

[@peterdics2782]

Grande martin!!!

[@nathanmyers1253]

Good stuff, Nic.

[@riconoflow]

irado nic

[@andooz1131]

Sad to hear that’s the end of the series. Really great place to finish off with. Will have to visit soon, hope to see more footage like that. Thx Nic 🤙🏼

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Thanks for the feedback. It means a lot

[@CygnesNoirs]

Nooo what about the Azores?!

[@DanielDow]

Looks so beautiful 🤩

[@nicvonrupp1671]

And It is!

[@thomasgarlinghouse1445]

Perfection...

[@EuSouPrimoDele]

I spent most of my life in Madeira, will always be my home, great to see this representation out here! Keep going

[@robpace881]

well that looks sick

[@ignaciodelasherasbergarech8405]

Fiquei com vontade de visitar Madeira depois de ler “The Barbarían Days” de William Finnegan. As palavras de Mr. Finnegan descrevem maravilhosas ondas, alcantilados e paisagens da Madeira mas depois de ver este vídeo, tenho achado que a Madeira e ainda mais maravilhosa do que consegui imaginar. Parabéns pelo vídeo!

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Nem mais. Adoro o livro especialmente as descrições mas ainda assim a Madeira consegue ser mais surpreendente ao vivo

[@jordimm7392]

such an amazing and inspiring book

[@hman7236]

Beautiful

[@claudiocoelho3733]

Amazing!!

[@nicvonrupp1671]

rad

[@tommybyrne5745]

Hi Tom from Ireland here , Sa Ed are great here In winter do Madeira look like a good place to visit next winter .

[@trentpopovich8869]

your vlogs are my new favorite! outspoken kind and considerate, plus great surfing to back! keep doing it! mahalo

[@Gasconauxolives]

Atlantic paradise!

[@nicvonrupp1671]

indeed

[@AnimeDimension]

Una derecha de ensueño great loco surf 😎🤙💥🏝🌅

[@martinevans5587]

Wow 👏 what a beaut 🌊

[@simwaxofficiel]

Nice ! Good holidays

[@nicvonrupp1671]

thanks glad you liked it

[@kainoa7585]

Sick edit!

[@brunogiusti]

Maravilhoso Minha família é daí. Salve Pimentel people. Oxalá conhecerei vcs e aí . Obrigado pelo gostinho da ilha pelo vídeo Altas

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Oh yeah, Obrigado pelo feedback

[@lasmapakpahan1910]

Very beautiful place😘

[@georgesantos-jt6me]

been there again last summer ,most beautiful place on earth

[@bevkemp4041]

Thank you very much. Tenho saudades de Lisboa, cascais, carcavelos, parede, e Costa da caparica e Tudo da Portugal. Never been to Madeira but I will go after watching this video. 🤗 Looks wonderful. Muito obrigada ❎❤️❎❤️❎❤️❎🇵🇹🇬🇧❎❤️❎❤️❎Bev

[@Duarte_martins]

Muito fixe! A qualidade de produção está top, parabéns Nic e equipa.

[@retrain35yo87]

Sick, looks like surf trip material

[@edisantos7]

Um dos melhores episódios, madeira é linda crlh!!

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Oh yeah

[@kan1085]

最高じゃんか！！

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Looks funtastic ..😊

[@nicvonrupp1671]

funtastic is correct

[@pizzahunter808]

Rad spot can't wait to travel there with all my friends and sit on the shoulder and drop in on all the locals on my rasta wavestorm!

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Thanks for sharing🎉❤

[@nicvonrupp1671]

thanks for watching

[@larsw.larsen4173]

@@nicvonrupp1671 look forward to 2nd “season” of living and surfing Portugal. I think your style and edit could work fine with “just” some Portugal content - even wiith only little surfing.

[@fredrit323]

the warmth of the local people and the wonderful food and red wine, Madeira really is a wonderful place...

[@INFINITYREALM]

Magical spot, Thanks Nic!

[@doctorcrypto3048]

Paradise

[@thegentleorchestra]

Amazing I need to go I’m of Portuguese ancestry 🤙🏽🏄🏼‍♂️🤙🏽 very inspirational

[@TheRegularGuyReview]

Great show as always bud. Have to say I would love to go to that beautiful place full of tasty rights.

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Ehehe it´s from another world

[@joaohenriquebarbosadeolive8736]

Eu não sei surfar mas vendo os seus vídeos me inspira cada vez mais querer aprender esse esporte parabéns sucesso sempre 💪🙏

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Vamos a isso Joao, nunca é tarde de mais

[@andreyhurt541]

quilty of your video shots are insane man! keep doing! whats camera do you use?

[@PowerlinesProductions]

🔥🔥🔥

[@JoaoHelou]

Altas Ondas num lugar magico

[@michaelsiy2465]

ive never been to madeira, but i heard its niceee 🎶🎶

[@evanicolesantos6734]

De sonho!

[@nicvonrupp1671]

oh yeah

[@OspreyVision]

This has been an amazing series. You're a great Ambassador for Portugal 🇵🇹

[@moguzd]

Nice waves, are there spots for wave sailing in Madeira (side or sideoff winds)?

[@Lasvedras1143]

Muito bom

[@JacksonLebsack]

So sick dude!!

[@chriswalker19931]

I was hoping you and the crew would visit after Açores. Next time though 🤞😉

[@pabloabe1004]

Hey Jackson, maybe team up for the next video. You two seem to be experts in blowing up semi-secret spots :)

[@dimitriszahar2285]

Hey nick !!! What a great video !!! What time of the year was those shots . I see you in shorties , is It summertime ??

[@francoisrossouw1656]

I think that looks like the best right I’ve seen and it’s me coming from South Africa the land of the Jbay

[@PedroGoncalvesvaranda]

Nic Von Rupp He's one of the best surfers in the world and thank God he's Portuguese.

[@groundcontrol2464]

Man, thanks for this fresh perspective of this beautiful island. I didn't know anything about it and am now thinking of taking the family here when we are next in Europe. Awesome content.

[@bencody-osborne275]

I read about this spot in William Finnegan's book 'Barbarian Days'

[@qualudia1]

Nic, what time of year did you go? Whens the best time to visit? Absolutely stunning and the waves....unreal.

[@edgarmalveiro5315]

From Fall to Spring time... In the Winter be prepared for bigger waves.

[@SCHAUDENLUCAS]

Im obviously not Nic, but I can tell you that proper swell like this on the south coast of Madeira is kind of rare. Mostly December to February, as far as I know.

[@svenseifritz7283]

I absolutely love this series. Thanks Nick!! Madeira is so on my bucket list. I told my boss in Germany that if I cannot work from Portugal I am quitting!!! He said it's fine, I can go. I am leaving this Sunday, one way!!! So if you see a South African in the Ericeira line-up speaking fluent German, that's me. See you guys soon... whoop, whoop!!!!

[@nicvonrupp1671]

Best Place on Earth

[@chrisdreyer1064]

Check (and read) BARBARIAN DAYS, it has been mentioned below! Great vid… Superb drone shots in particular… Thx!

[@Lucasfilmoriginal]

Faltou ir a maiata hahaha de resto que video top!!!!