Portugal’s REMOTE Hidden Gem (The Hawaii of Europe)

[@brannonjackson5490]

The video is beautiful, stunning and picturesque. Now stop telling everyone about Madeira. lol. We have made 3 trips there since 2017 and another planned early July 2024 and it is a magical place for us. We used to live in Hawaii and after landing here and looking out at the ocean while at the airport I said this feels like home in Hawaii. Glad you guy loved it. Did you go to Porto Santo?

[@twoamericansandadog7212]

We spent about six weeks in Madeira last winter and are planning to move there later this year. We are, likewise, amazed how few Americans know about Madeira. But the American expat community, though far outnumbered by the Brits, is growing. As much as we love mainland Portugal, Madeira is next level. So much to love, as you pointed out: Breathtaking scenery wherever you go, mild weather all year, friendly people, relatively cheap for an island out in the ocean. Plus, the infrastructure is great, Funchal bustles like a big city and - very important - it is not overrun frequently by drunk college kids that seem to go to every other European island of this ilk. Glad you enjoyed it. Now be quiet: We don’t want the other Americans to discover it . Yet.

[@larajackson7506]

Thank you for sharing!!! I love all your videos!!! My life consists of going to work and coming home 5 days a week and pretty much stay at home on my weekends, cheaper, lol! So Thank you for bringing me along on your travels!!! Continued prayers and love for yas!❤😊😊

[@vanhallaadventures]

You are so welcome!

[@mitzy123]

In Europe we've definitely heard of Madeira. Its a very common place to vacation to for us Brits here in UK

[@vanhallaadventures]

We love it!

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Hey, another trip ! Great to see you two ! Thanks for taking us ! Love from California 💕🌷🙏🇳🇱

[@francinedickens9527]

You are so lucky to be visiting the land of my ancestors! Madeira is truly a magical place. I hope to one day return, but in the meantime, I will enjoy it through your eyes. My family is from Funchal in the city.

[@vanhallaadventures]

I hope so too!

[@jenniferduffy9292]

I was had a Portuguese Water Dog and named her Madeira. Beautiful place.

[@SerpicoDreams]

💗 beautiful video!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephannirichards8163]

Absolutely gorgeous! Such a beautiful video as usual. You’re both looking so fit and healthy ❤

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kimberly-RobertTucker]

QUESTIONS? Where did you all stay. Did you use Flatio for your flats? Video is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@vanhallaadventures]

We stayed at the Flatio apartment we showed in the video we recorded last month (see below) in Funchal. We will be sharing our next accommodation in next weeks video which is through booking.com. We will also be putting out a video going over living expenses living there for a month in 2 weeks 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnnPnX2Cjsagl7M

[@Kimberly-RobertTucker]

Great. Thank you. Will be watching. @@vanhallaadventures

[@antoniobaez6282]

#95 UpVote woohoo! Thats quite the hike up that mountain! What gorgeous views!

[@azorianification]

If you enjoyed Madeira, please look into the Azores. I think you’d really enjoy it as well. It’s just south of where you are. Definitely a must see. 🇵🇹🍻

[@brigidspencer5123]

The Azores are north of Medeira too close to the Mid-Atlantic ridge & connected under the ocean to Iceland. It’s why both areas are so prone to earthquakes. Which island is your family from? I’ve been to São Miguel, (also known as St. Michael’s & Ilha Verde), Santa Maria, Terceira and Flores.😊

[@azorianification]

⁠​⁠@@brigidspencer5123😂I don’t know what I was thinking when I posted they were south. You’re correct. My family is from Terceira

[@chkita1]

Hi! Great video. What was the name of the restaurant in valley of the nuns?

[@easternzone7869]

I may have missed it but can’t find your produce location tip in the description below. Can you share?

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

Actually...I think The Azores are the Hawaii of Europe. And there's even automatic transmission rental vehicles avail. Always a plus. Then there's the western side of The Algarve. Madeira, and the Azores and prob even the canary islands are all aparently heavily subsidised by the EU. That's what it's so affordable. But be careful if you go to the Azores or the algarve... You be figuring out how to stay. Except in the summer.

[@TheAtanyrate]

I haven't been to Portugal, but I am so torn between Spain and Scotland. They are both such gems! This is a beautiful video. Since you like long hikes, there is one of RoamingWildRosie deeming a big trek on Madiera.

[@Hoog.23]

What time of year was this visit?

[@vanhallaadventures]

Dec 2023

[@justinaevans2541]

Madeira has been on my list of potential destinations for some time now but just haven't gone due to the lack of sandy beaches.

[@ElizabeteRodrigues-nh7pr]

YOU HAVE PORTO SANTO ILAND , ONE OF THE ILANDS THAT BELONGS TO MADEIRA. GOOGLE AND TAKE A LOOK, ALSO IN MADEIRA PONTA DO SOL E MACHICO

[@luisv8431]

Madeira is oldest than US country. In 1774, John Adams reported to his wife, Abigail, that after tedious days of contentious debate, delegates to the First Continental Congress would sit for hours “drinking Madeira, Claret, and Burgundy.” One year later, Thomas Jefferson famously toasted the signing of the Declaration of Independence with madeira.

[@larajackson7506]

I work retail cuz I'm a people person, so it'd be fine for me, lol

[@DiogoF.]

Madeira is anything but remote or hidden.