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Hi guys! How does the Madeira weather compare to the Azores and Portugal mainland? From what I've seen from most videos the Azores seem to have "English" weather quite a lot of the time...Thanks in advance for your time
Funchal is NOT tropical, I’m sorry to break it to you so bluntly. There must be an average temperature in every month above 18 Celsius which Funchal has never attained. Other characteristics of a climate are also factored in when classifying but no way folks - it is not a tropical island
Not even Honolulu, Hawaii is tropical because it receives too little annual rainfall. Instead it’s a hot semi arid climate. It’s in the tropics but not tropical
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I think that your review of Funchal was pretty much spot on. I moved here from Florida in the middle of June. I don't have a car which limits me alot. I live a mile and a half up the hillside from the Marina. I have become use to walking up and down steep streets. Once my lease is up, I will be leaving as I am getting a bit of island fever. Weather is great, people are very welcoming. I am glad I came, but am anxious to check out the mainland of Portugal.
That's a great comment, thanks for sharing your experience with all of us. I am heading down to Florida for the Winter, but I wanna find a place in Portugal for a couple of weeks during this period. Obrigada mais uma vez pelo seu comentário.
How interesting to hear that Christopher, we've spend 10 weeks in Madeira this year and have rather fallen in love with it, but we're curious to know if and when island fever will set in for us.
@@ExpatsEverywhere Hi Josh and Kalie, not full time, we'd have spent 15 weeks in Madeira this year and we'll be there again in Dec' and Jan'. All the best to you both.
I just returned from Madeira and plan to move there first while I complete the residency paperwork. I fell in love with the island and thought Funchal was much more interesting than what you talked about. Since I lived on two Hawaiian islands, I understand the limitations of island life. The difference is that Madeira is much closer to the mainland and there are easy, inexpensive, daily flights to Lisbon. I think it all depends on what type of life you want. As a soon to be retiree, I think it would be a lovely home base with a beautiful environment with better air quality and a chill lifestyle. To each his/her/other own.
@@bellychic8 if you are a student its 65€, a resident is 86€, simply show your student or resident card, or buy the ticket online using your NIF number ( your portuguese tax number) when buying the tickets to mainland, by the NIF they can check where is your residence at, you will get this prices available to you, if you pay more to the flight company don’t worry the extra money will be refunded to you at the ctt post office.
I’m a local - We Madeirans historically do not eat Espada with banana. That was created back in the 70’s / 80’s by some upmarket restaurant chef and then all restaurants started doing it for tourists. Today, everyone kind of enjoys it. However, I don’t know anyone that makes or has ever made that dish at home. And certainly, back in the old days, no one would know how to make “passion fruit jus”. Fruits are seen as a desert or eaten by themselves. Traditionally we do not cook them with savoury dishes.
Just to clarify one or two points, on the flight connections, for instance, there's flights to Madeira and out every single day, direct flights usually to Mainland Europe, like , Lisbon, Porto in Portugal, 2/3 times or more to other European Country's, UK, France, Belgium, Spain, Finland, Switzerland etc., there's a flight to Boston USA via Azores, there's a new one direct to JFK New York, any other flights, you need connections. Sandy beaches? believe it or not, there's two, ok, artificial ones, one his in Calheta on the southwest coast, the other one in Machico on the east coast. Finally, housing/prices, Funchal my hometown, yes, I agree, expensive for housing, outside Funchal much more affordable, obviously you need transport, bus services are pretty good and cheap, a car is the obvious choice, the road network is very good to.
Very well connected. We Came from Michigan using Toronto's airport. A dream island for me like Florianopolis. People asked why Sao Miguel and Madeira for a trip, are we Portuguese? Not at all, everyone was friendly and I speak like a Carioca and got around.
I was in Funchal this winter (january 2023) and it was awesome and great weather. For the most part the days would hang around 74-76F and nights would be about 50-55F. As you know, the hills add an extra 10-20F when you get going. Lol.
Hello Josh and Kalie, thanks for offering us your insights into places to expat in Portugal. I've been following you with interest for a few months now and find your content not only engaging and informative but fun to watch too. You have a lovely encouraging manner which makes it all feel entirely possible. Hope to stay in touch. We're here to support you.
Hi! Thanks for watching and giving us such nice feedback. We're certainly trying to get better at this thing and we're grateful to be doing it full-time now. Thanks for the support and yes, let's def stay in touch. - Josh & Kalie
Really appreciate how you often mention accessibility vis-a-vis the stroller, which helps those of us with limited mobility (a rollator in my case) judge ♿ access. Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback. Whenever we talk about strollers, it can mean wheelchair or people that have lower/limited mobility too. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
Thank You!! Several vids saying they did a Pro/Cons that just ramble about themselves etc…yall did a great job! Hope you have more on other towns on Madeira, we’re thinking of retiring there!
I’m from the UK and my dads side of the family are from Madeira and I visit every year, and every time I keep wanting to move there more. There is just something strange about it where the lifestyle is so peaceful and relaxed combined with such a fresh and clean environment. If I was to move I would probably live in one of the towns away from Funchal as much as I love it it has become a lot more busy than it used to be. Plus you’re never more than about 45 minutes away.
Your videos are SO helpful for those of us trying to figure out where to live! You cover all the necessities! Please can you do a video on Caldas Da Rainha and Ponte De Lima? These places are mentioned ALLLLL the time in the expat forums as great places to live.
Thank you very much, Kristen! We really appreciate the subscribe. 😁 Caldas da Rainha is a place that we've been and might do a video on in the future. Ponte de Lima isn't currently on our radar. 😅 So many places to cover. - Josh & Kalie
Thank you so much for this video. I know that I cannot afford to retire to Kauai… but Madeira is looking so much more affordable. It is also close enough to take visits to mainland Europe which is of interest to me. As someone who has always lived in tourist communities all my life, I’m interested in checking out Funchal and seeing if there is away that a small business might be a good fit for me in this community. I also want to visit some of the smaller communities around the island as I’m looking for a future retirement home and I like getting out into nature. The biggest test for me is: Will there be enough to keep me busy, so I don’t get island fever? I’m excited for my upcoming trip to Madeira, some of the things that you mentioned are what I’m looking for as I start to see retirement on the horizon. I still have the mainland on my ‘to visit’ list. You guys have me excited to do a future trip of Porto, Silver Coast and Lisbon. Thank you for your videos as they do help me add and cross off some places on my list!
I'm Madeiran and I had to move to the mainland in order to study (university). We have our universisty, but it doesnt have all the courses, obsviously... I've lived in the mainland for 9 years and I've returned home. I miss a lot of things (food specially) that I had in the mainland, but I couldnt stay away from home anymore.. So, yeah, an island its a small portion of land, its limited in space, but what you do in it only depends on you. And dont be afraid to ask the locals for places or anything really, most of us are nice. Enjoy!
Lovely video guys! Slight undersell on the beaches though.Sure they are rocky but the water is up there with the best in the world. It’s crystal clear, warm all year round and people still swimming in winter is commonplace. Most beaches have a concrete pier going into the ocean where people lie and tan etc. Outside of Funchal are some amazing surf spots on the west of the island and Seixal,Calheta,Machico all have sandy beaches. Keep the videos coming!
OH MY GOD.....YOU ARE SO LUCKY ! I AM REALLY JEALOUS OF YIU GUYS ! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE. I HAVE BEEN THERE 4 TIMES AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT ! I HOPE YOU CAN BE AS HAPPY AS POSSIBLE. BEST OF LUCK FOR BOTH.
@@ExpatsEverywhere That is absolutely fine guys. Porto is amazing too, but Madeira has a special place in my heart ❤. Now that you have been there too, you'll know exactly what I mean ! Still jealous !
@@MiguelFerreira-xv3qf Yes, Madeira is definitely a place we would go back to and we can see why people go there often. We have friends that use Lisbon as their getaway spot and after 1 visit to Madeira, that's their new spot. - Josh & Kalie
Great content as always guys! I appreciate all the details you always provide when giving information on a location. I'm especially grateful for the bonus info on the beach sand quality, the vibe (go Kalie!!), and whether or not you need a car. You guys seriously rock!!!👍🏾😊❤
It's a good video, it's always nice to see the passion of people here. But, probably you need more time to understand Madeira. I've been living here for one year and I might raise a few points: - on renting, Funchal is expensive around the cathedral and in Sao Martino, everywhere else is cheaper than the price you mentioned - loads of tourists are limited to the city centre and são Martinho, everywhere else is as local as it can be! - if you move here, just grab a second hand car, you'll maintain it frequently with low cost at the many mechanics in the island, and you will enjoy the island so much. There is so much to see besides Funchal
Fair enough. Thanks for the compliment and input. There's a bit too much variety for us to cover more than Funchal in a video and in a week. Thanks for the comment. - Josh & Kalie
I’m much more of an Azorean kinda guy, but your video pretty much gets the main sell points for Madeira, so kudos to that! 🙂 By the way, the relationship between the archipelago and the anglophone world actually predates what we now think of as “tourism”: the islands have been a favourite winter resort for well-off Brits since the mid 19th century, and, curiously enough, Britain seriously considered downright annexation of the archipelago during the so-called “Peninsular Wars” (i.e., Napoleonic wars and the Hispano-French invasion of Mainland Portugal and subsequent flight to Brazil of the Portuguese Court with British help). The idea was to ensure control of the South Atlantic (just as Gibraltar ensured dominance over the Mediterranean).
You're welcome. The other parts of the island that we visited were far less and are less expensive too so Madeira should be considered by people that enjoy island, subtropical life. - Josh & Kalie
Ahaaaaaaaaaaa 3:55 is where I live, how cool. :) Pretty much agree with all your points, although I do live here fine without a car as I enjoy walking everywhere, even the hills or groceries shopping. Definitely not possible/fun with a young kid. For the mountain hikes I always go with a guide who has a car so no issues there either. I'm in love with Funchal and the friendly people here. 29-years young digital nomad. :)
Hey! That's really cool that you've been checking to see if we've released a video. We're about to get back to 2 videos per week. We've had a lot going on with Kalie's parents visiting us so it took a little time away from video editing. Thanks for the message. - Josh & Kalie
You should check Porto Santo which is a smaller island and part of Madeira, in that island you have sand and no mountains. I think for me to be living in Madeira I would have a car, outside Funchal and on the south side. When I was younger I used to spearfish so I could stay there without the fever of a small place, but if was today I would have to travel to Portugal every year (the airfare used to be cheaper for the residents of Madeira and Azores, not sure now).
Great vid, very informative. I agree this place probably isn't ideal for young families. We're retirees, and definitely planning some long term stays. Thanks kindly!
Madeira actually has not a tropical climate, it has a sub-tropical climate. The temperatures that Madeira have in the Winter are actually lower than tropical standards - and I'm only talking about the Southern and Eastern Coasts, because the Northern Coast has a climate close-related with the one in the Azores and it's also not rare to snow in the higher grounds (mainly in the island peaks). Madeira has not a beach, however the neighboor Porto Santo Island has a really long 9 km beach.
@@diogorodrigues747 drier but more shine and sunny day. La palma es the perfect island in canary island and depend is you are in the north and or south.
@@leonardosanchez5442 As a Portuguese person that spent some summers in various Canary islands in childhood, I like the Canaries a lot (unfortunatelly the last time I went there was in 2011, ten years ago). However, you are comparing apples with grapes. Madeira is more for walking and seing the landscapes, whereas the Canaries are more for sunbathing - they said that in the video.
@@diogorodrigues747yes thanks you. I don’t know if you have been in la Palma. It’s so similar to madeira not all of the canary island are like this. Yes both are beautiful with a lot to things to do.
I enjoyed this video and want to visit Madeira soon! As far as being a tourist...I am a forever tourist and own it! I will love and contribute to my new home as I am, an American lucky to find my place in this fabulous country!!❤Portugal
Hi Miguel, this is a part of a series where we travel to a variety of places in Portugal, aggregate data and info, and then give our personal take on it. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Well, I think that's a excellent idea and a fantastic project as well. To have the privilege to go to such beautiful and wonderful places, I honestly think you are blessed ! Please I do wish you the very best and hope you can be as happy as possible. If you need some additional information about the places you visit in Portugal 🇵🇹 , do not hesitate in contact me. I will do my upmost best to guarantee that you have an unforgettable experience. God bless you 🙏.
@@MiguelFerreira-xv3qf Thank you very much. We feel blessed too. It's pretty amazing stuff to us that's brought us to this point. We don't take it for granted. God bless you too! - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere I know that you are not taking anything for granted and are just absorbing every little moment, every new experience, each new scenario as they come ! I just want you to be 100% happy in this little country planted in Western Europe that really is a gem do be discovered ! We love to have people like you in here enjoying and being part of the country that we call Portugal 🇵🇹. Be really happy please !
Great video, thanks. Most tourists/ Expats move to rural areas, mainly from Ponta do Sol to Calheta, less touristic and affordable. When speaking you may ask to speak in Portuguese otherwise they will talk in English, my mother is born on Madeira and in some places they talk to her in English and she can't speak English. I agree with you, most of the people that moved here wanted to be Isolated or near the nature/sea, living on a Island have its downsides, for many not dealbreaker but for others and if you want to travel frequently to the best option.
Really enjoyed this particular presentation. I intend to visit Funchal and will be staying in Madeira for one month in May, 2022. I am also planning to visit Porto and am wondering about the town across the river from Porto....what do you think of it???
Hi! Thanks for subscribing and writing us. May seems to be a great time to be in Madeira. Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos are all worth a look! - Josh & Kalie
Thank you guys for the information!! Madeira is definitely my speed. I'll be taking an exploratory trip in April, God willing. That fitness group looks like fun!
Local here! Kalie got a wrong impression on "this is more of an island for hiking" than to enjoy the beach. Yes, we're not known for our white sand beaches but we do have black and yellow sand beaches. We just have a different approach; you'll see us in bathing complexes and in lava pools way more than in sandy beaches. We take summertime seriously, I mean, we are islanders, we love the ocean and the sun. There are lots of people who go to the beach the whole year and yes Kalie, we also "lay out on the beach all day". Living on an island, specially Madeira, is like being on vacation every single day and most people don't have that fortune
It's so great to be able to reconnect with your videos and see what you have been up to while I have been working all the time in the wine harvest. I have obviously missed you guys a lot, because I am speechlessly captivated by how pretty Kalie looks with her ponytail sweep in the Expat That discussion!
I´m really glad with Kali´s "no immediate expat" statement at 11:24. A special mentalitiy is required to live on an island. I visited Heligoland when living in Hamburg. It´s very small & requires a special mindset! But no reason to dump the idea. I disagree with the statement of NO yellow sand beaches. Right, Funchal has Fermosa with black sand, as the Canaries. But Machico´s beach has yellow sand (imported from Morocco😁). ¡thanks!
Ha ha! I guessed right that you would not ex-pat Funchal because it is very touristy. I was there several years ago and really enjoyed it but I also felt there were just so many tourists and too many people responded to my Portuguese in English. I would return for a visit though now knowing what to expect but still just enjoy the nice weather, good food and scenery. Just a side note, the time that we went to Madeira we had to do an overnight in the Azores where I had previously done a few trips. São Miguel seemed so authentic and nicer than Madeira. Great video guys and impressive to hear your Portuguese coming along.
Thank you, John. 🙏 We're working on it. We hope to make it to several places in the Azores and create videos there too. It'll certainly be in 2022 at this point. Thanks for sharing what you said here! - Josh & Kalie
Thank you for the very informative video. Just thought I’d add, although I’ve seen espada being served with a banana, as a local, I’ve only ever had it served with a red wine and garlic reduced sauce, and as much as I love passion fruit, the thought of having it with espada makes me retch. Kayleigh has amazing teeth btw. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing. We saw it with banana and passion fruit on several menus and saw online it's a thing. You should try it. It's good. The sauce isn't sweet. The tartness from the passionfruit gives a nice balance. - Josh & Kalie
Leiria is a little too small for us but it's got all of the basics for sure. It seems to be a slower paced life and cheap than the larger cities in Portugal so your money could go far. The kids would most likely be in public school or homeschooled, however, if you get them in sports or other activities, they're sure to make friends. We didn't spend a ton of time there, but those are our impressions. - Josh & Kalie
Very nice - brings back fond memories . May I ask , do you think it would be possible to arrange a one-bedroom appartment for 30 -60 days at a cost of 300 Euros per month ? Thank you .
Agree with everything but I would argue that property prices in Funchal are actually pretty high for what you get. Currently watching your videos as I want to visit mainland this year :) Great content so far, really enjoying it 👌🙏
Thanks, Chris. Compared to other major parts of Portugal, the ppm2 in Funchal is better. Prices aren't cheap in Portugal. Those days are gone. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere 😭 maybe I need to consider moving to the mainland when the time comes to buy. Any nice beach recommendations near Lisbon? With surf? Coming over in a few months 🙌
Can you guys do a video on Ponta Delgada, Soa Miguel, Azores. And also a video or videos on valença or any of the towns connected by train along the Minho river on the northern border with Spain
We'd love to and we hope to in due time. These kinds of videos cost a lot because of travel expenses. We're based in Porto so flying to the Azores isn't cheap. 😊- Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere oh I get it. I was already assuming that and figured if you did any of the places I mentioned the towns along the menho river would be first because ( according to google) they're only 1.5 hr train ride from porto
@@ExpatsEverywhere you mean traveling and filming and watching a two-year-old all at the same time isn't a cakewalk 😆 if I move there it wouldn't be for another 15-20 years so I'm wouldn't expect the videos to be a priority I just thought I'd plant the idea. I do appreciate you responding so quickly and I love your videos
We love to hike and while I would give the hiking a 10 for beauty, maybe some of the most beautiful in the world, the trails are really crowded. We visited two weeks at the end of October so not high season.
I disagree that swimming/sea activities are not ideal in Madeira. Yes, no sandy beaches... BUT, the feeling of being in a calm natural pool while the sea rages around you is something that can't be beat.
Thanks for the excellent info on Funchal, we agree that it's an incredible place! I especially enjoy the awesome drone footage that the TH-cam channel "Stay Classy" offer. Some of the best videography I've seen! Happy Halloween to you from the Colorado Rocky Mountains! 🎃🧟♀️🎃🧟♀️🎃
@@ExpatsEverywhere your welcome, i live in Madeira since August 2020, for me it's the best place for retired. Your to young now, but think about to come here later 😇
Madeira is a subtropical island not tropical. Madeira has 4 seasons with 11 different climates. The higher you go in altitude the colder it gets. The tropics in the northern hemisphere start in Mauritania, Mexico, Middle East, India. The only European nation with territory in the tropics is France in Guyana South America.
Good question. Taxis are the norm. Last time we were there Uber and the local taxi union still hadn't resolved their issues so there weren't any Ubers that we could get. Bolt also didn't seem to have a presences likely due to the same thing. - Josh & Kalie
Correction: Funchal is a Mediterranean climate, which is a type of subtropical climate, not a tropical one. (i.e. It has a fairly dry summer and mild, moderately wet winters, but cooler than a tropical climate).
Thanks, Abby. We appreciate the comment. We're trying our best. Now without Ami and G helping production, we're finding to tough to keep the same standard and chase Cia around. - Josh & Kalie
i'm going to madeira (funchal) and i am staying outside the centre, but i dont drive will i still be okay? i am quite fit and healthy, and i walk a lot at home but is it pedestrian friendly outside the centre of funchal meaning is there pavements/walk ways etc.
Hi Jessie, the answer is maybe. It really depends on where you are. If you're up on the hillside you most likely won't be around great sidewalks. However, you can get a taxi to take you to the center. Whether you'll be okay, all depends on what you want to do. If you're wanting to be in the city center on a daily basis, it's advisable to stay near the city center or else you'll be getting taxis everyday. - Josh & Kalie
Woah! Thank you very much. I'm unfortunately far from being a PT natural, but Kalie and I are working on it. I love languages! I appreciate the encouragement. - Josh
Dear Expats your arrival in mass will as consequence make bigger corporations sink their fangs into the most popular cities and towns of Portugal and distort what was once something honest, down to earth and traditional to something more akin to what you might call a " tourist trap", and no I don't think its your fault, just a inevitable consequence of globalism and capitalistic endeavors . Therefore we the " Portuguese" will always be a welcoming people. Here are a few tips for all of you coming to Portugal, during summer everything is more expensive in the litoral specially in the sourthern part of the country and during winter its more expensive up north around the Porto region. For real authentic traditional food ignore big restaurants and focus on the family modest small restaurants or "Tabernas/ Cafés". Going camping or couch surfing is a good idea if you are low on cash, know people around the country here and there, or plan to sight see a lot. Booking an hotel room during peak tourist season will cost you way more than renting a small bedroom for a month or a few weeks so I recommend the bedroom.
we are considering living there for a months with a toddler and I would like to know what facilities for children they have? How are the restaurants accepting them? are there children playgrounds?
@@nicktheomartin162 Well, I give you a quotation of a Madeiran inhabitant, who told me: " In good times, living on an island is like being in paradise, in bad times it is like hell!"
@@joudylove Yes, with pleasure. You are limited on an island in times of a crisis e.g. COVID-19. Nearly everything hast to be carried from far away . The explanation of the inhabitants mean, if they are problems in the world in an island These problems are much more severe and difficult than on the mainland.
We would highly recommend the place we stayed. www.airbnb.com/rooms/49337529?source_impression_id=p3_1635685027_mTDO9N8FJCSWrlC6&guests=1&adults=1 Let me know if you can see it here. - Josh & Kalie
@@Ignite2Transform Did you see if any of their other listings are available? We're guessing they'll have similar level of accommodations in their other locations. - Josh
We've been told. The tradition of drinking Madeira wine didn't continue, however, as Madeira wine has been relegated to cooking wine/to make sauces in the US. Port is more common yet still not common. - Josh & Kalie
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Hi guys! How does the Madeira weather compare to the Azores and Portugal mainland? From what I've seen from most videos the Azores seem to have "English" weather quite a lot of the time...Thanks in advance for your time
@@zafira976 are you thinking of moving there? I like San Miguel in azores but have heard it's even nicer here?
Funchal is NOT tropical, I’m sorry to break it to you so bluntly. There must be an average temperature in every month above 18 Celsius which Funchal has never attained. Other characteristics of a climate are also factored in when classifying but no way folks - it is not a tropical island
Not even Honolulu, Hawaii is tropical because it receives too little annual rainfall. Instead it’s a hot semi arid climate. It’s in the tropics but not tropical
Do you realize how much money you are saving all of us who are considering a move to Portugal? I planned a scouting trip for 2020, but COVID changed my plans. During isolation, I discovered you and am learning FAR more than I ever would have on my scouting trip alone. Yes, I'll show my appreciation by supporting you and sharing this channel with everyone when I talk about my plans.
Are you going to move to Madeira ,yes or no?
Thank you very much, Sylvia. We're really glad to provide value and save people money. Thanks for sharing what we do and what we're trying to build! - Josh & Kalie
@@keepcreationprocess Don't think they will
Madeira is an absolutely gorgeous, breathtaking island and Funchal is beautiful. Enough said…..
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I think that your review of Funchal was pretty much spot on. I moved here from Florida in the middle of June. I don't have a car which limits me alot. I live a mile and a half up the hillside from the Marina. I have become use to walking up and down steep streets. Once my lease is up, I will be leaving as I am getting a bit of island fever. Weather is great, people are very welcoming. I am glad I came, but am anxious to check out the mainland of Portugal.
That's a great comment, thanks for sharing your experience with all of us.
I am heading down to Florida for the Winter, but I wanna find a place in Portugal for a couple of weeks during this period.
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Thanks for sharing, Christopher. It's good to hear from you. Where are you off to next?! - Josh & Kalie
How interesting to hear that Christopher, we've spend 10 weeks in Madeira this year and have rather fallen in love with it, but we're curious to know if and when island fever will set in for us.
@@LivingWalks Are you all based in Madeira right now? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Hi Josh and Kalie, not full time, we'd have spent 15 weeks in Madeira this year and we'll be there again in Dec' and Jan'. All the best to you both.
I just returned from Madeira and plan to move there first while I complete the residency paperwork.
I fell in love with the island and thought Funchal was much more interesting than what you talked about.
Since I lived on two Hawaiian islands, I understand the limitations of island life. The difference is that Madeira is much closer to the mainland and there are easy, inexpensive, daily flights to Lisbon.
I think it all depends on what type of life you want. As a soon to be retiree, I think it would be a lovely home base with a beautiful environment with better air quality and a chill lifestyle. To each his/her/other own.
You're 100% right, to each their own. We're really happy to hear that you've fallen in love with the island. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere If you get Portuguese residency the flights to mainland is 80€ flat (this price includes flight in both directions)
@@luisvasconcelos1053 that's a great tip. How do you get that fare if you have residency?
@@bellychic8 if you are a student its 65€, a resident is 86€, simply show your student or resident card, or buy the ticket online using your NIF number ( your portuguese tax number) when buying the tickets to mainland, by the NIF they can check where is your residence at, you will get this prices available to you, if you pay more to the flight company don’t worry the extra money will be refunded to you at the ctt post office.
@@NeMeSis7PT thanks so much!!!
I’m a local - We Madeirans historically do not eat Espada with banana. That was created back in the 70’s / 80’s by some upmarket restaurant chef and then all restaurants started doing it for tourists. Today, everyone kind of enjoys it. However, I don’t know anyone that makes or has ever made that dish at home. And certainly, back in the old days, no one would know how to make “passion fruit jus”.
Fruits are seen as a desert or eaten by themselves. Traditionally we do not cook them with savoury dishes.
Thanks for sharing, Anna. - Josh & Kalie
I met a portuguese chef on Madeira and he said exactly the same thing!!!
I agree
Just to clarify one or two points, on the flight connections, for instance, there's flights to Madeira and out every single day, direct flights usually to Mainland Europe, like , Lisbon, Porto in Portugal, 2/3 times or more to other European Country's, UK, France, Belgium, Spain, Finland, Switzerland etc., there's a flight to Boston USA via Azores, there's a new one direct to JFK New York, any other flights, you need connections.
Sandy beaches? believe it or not, there's two, ok, artificial ones, one his in Calheta on the southwest coast, the other one in Machico on the east coast.
Finally, housing/prices, Funchal my hometown, yes, I agree, expensive for housing, outside Funchal much more affordable, obviously you need transport, bus services are pretty good and cheap, a car is the obvious choice, the road network is very good to.
Very well connected. We Came from Michigan using Toronto's airport. A dream island for me like Florianopolis. People asked why Sao Miguel and Madeira for a trip, are we Portuguese? Not at all, everyone was friendly and I speak like a Carioca and got around.
I was in Funchal this winter (january 2023) and it was awesome and great weather. For the most part the days would hang around 74-76F and nights would be about 50-55F. As you know, the hills add an extra 10-20F when you get going. Lol.
Hello Josh and Kalie, thanks for offering us your insights into places to expat in Portugal. I've been following you with interest for a few months now and find your content not only engaging and informative but fun to watch too. You have a lovely encouraging manner which makes it all feel entirely possible. Hope to stay in touch. We're here to support you.
Hi! Thanks for watching and giving us such nice feedback. We're certainly trying to get better at this thing and we're grateful to be doing it full-time now. Thanks for the support and yes, let's def stay in touch. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Indeed so! All the best to you both.
@@LivingWalks Thank you! You too. - Josh & Kalie
Really appreciate how you often mention accessibility vis-a-vis the stroller, which helps those of us with limited mobility (a rollator in my case) judge ♿ access. Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback. Whenever we talk about strollers, it can mean wheelchair or people that have lower/limited mobility too. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
Thank You!! Several vids saying they did a Pro/Cons that just ramble about themselves etc…yall did a great job! Hope you have more on other towns on Madeira, we’re thinking of retiring there!
We really enjoy all of your videos! The information you provide is so helpful and appreciated. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much, Barb. We appreciate the encouragement! - Josh & Kalie
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Madeira looks beautiful.
Thank you. Madeira is so beautiful!! - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere It is indeed beautiful. 😁
Yes, it does!! Lots to do!!
@@gabriellarosa5015 Lovely. 😁
I’m from the UK and my dads side of the family are from Madeira and I visit every year, and every time I keep wanting to move there more. There is just something strange about it where the lifestyle is so peaceful and relaxed combined with such a fresh and clean environment. If I was to move I would probably live in one of the towns away from Funchal as much as I love it it has become a lot more busy than it used to be. Plus you’re never more than about 45 minutes away.
Thanks for sharing! - Josh & Kalie
Wow wow!! what a beautiful place Madeira. 😍 thanks guys for showing this Amazing place , I love Madeira ❤
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching! - Josh & Kalie
Your videos are SO helpful for those of us trying to figure out where to live! You cover all the necessities! Please can you do a video on Caldas Da Rainha and Ponte De Lima? These places are mentioned ALLLLL the time in the expat forums as great places to live.
Thank you very much, Kristen! We really appreciate the subscribe. 😁 Caldas da Rainha is a place that we've been and might do a video on in the future. Ponte de Lima isn't currently on our radar. 😅 So many places to cover. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Ponte de Lima it is located in Viana de Castelo, it is close to the city of Porto and it doesn't hurt to go there
Thank you so much for this video. I know that I cannot afford to retire to Kauai… but Madeira is looking so much more affordable. It is also close enough to take visits to mainland Europe which is of interest to me.
As someone who has always lived in tourist communities all my life, I’m interested in checking out Funchal and seeing if there is away that a small business might be a good fit for me in this community. I also want to visit some of the smaller communities around the island as I’m looking for a future retirement home and I like getting out into nature.
The biggest test for me is: Will there be enough to keep me busy, so I don’t get island fever? I’m excited for my upcoming trip to Madeira, some of the things that you mentioned are what I’m looking for as I start to see retirement on the horizon.
I still have the mainland on my ‘to visit’ list. You guys have me excited to do a future trip of Porto, Silver Coast and Lisbon. Thank you for your videos as they do help me add and cross off some places on my list!
Thanks for the comment. Depending on what your interests are, Madeira could work just fine. - Josh & Kalie
I'm Madeiran and I had to move to the mainland in order to study (university). We have our universisty, but it doesnt have all the courses, obsviously... I've lived in the mainland for 9 years and I've returned home. I miss a lot of things (food specially) that I had in the mainland, but I couldnt stay away from home anymore.. So, yeah, an island its a small portion of land, its limited in space, but what you do in it only depends on you. And dont be afraid to ask the locals for places or anything really, most of us are nice. Enjoy!
Lovely video guys! Slight undersell on the beaches though.Sure they are rocky but the water is up there with the best in the world. It’s crystal clear, warm all year round and people still swimming in winter is commonplace. Most beaches have a concrete pier going into the ocean where people lie and tan etc. Outside of Funchal are some amazing surf spots on the west of the island and Seixal,Calheta,Machico all have sandy beaches. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you. We'll do it. - Josh & Kalie
Congrats on the video ‼️ Nice overview of Funchal. 🔝
Just got back from Medeira very beautiful place with stunning views , only one thing missing is the beaches
It's the reason that it's not pollution with louts from the uk
I’d love to see/hear what living outside the cities (homes vs apartments) countryside there is like price waist and living wise
OH MY GOD.....YOU ARE SO LUCKY !
I AM REALLY JEALOUS OF YIU GUYS !
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE. I HAVE BEEN THERE 4 TIMES AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT !
I HOPE YOU CAN BE AS HAPPY AS POSSIBLE.
BEST OF LUCK FOR BOTH.
Thanks, Miguel! We appreciate it. It was just a visit though. We're still in love with Porto. 🙌 - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere That is absolutely fine guys.
Porto is amazing too, but Madeira has a special place in my heart ❤.
Now that you have been there too, you'll know exactly what I mean !
Still jealous !
@@MiguelFerreira-xv3qf Yes, Madeira is definitely a place we would go back to and we can see why people go there often. We have friends that use Lisbon as their getaway spot and after 1 visit to Madeira, that's their new spot. - Josh & Kalie
Great content as always guys! I appreciate all the details you always provide when giving information on a location. I'm especially grateful for the bonus info on the beach sand quality, the vibe (go Kalie!!), and whether or not you need a car. You guys seriously rock!!!👍🏾😊❤
Much appreciated, Mo! We really value your feedback so that we know what works for you! - Josh & Kalie
It's a good video, it's always nice to see the passion of people here. But, probably you need more time to understand Madeira. I've been living here for one year and I might raise a few points:
- on renting, Funchal is expensive around the cathedral and in Sao Martino, everywhere else is cheaper than the price you mentioned
- loads of tourists are limited to the city centre and são Martinho, everywhere else is as local as it can be!
- if you move here, just grab a second hand car, you'll maintain it frequently with low cost at the many mechanics in the island, and you will enjoy the island so much. There is so much to see besides Funchal
Fair enough. Thanks for the compliment and input. There's a bit too much variety for us to cover more than Funchal in a video and in a week. Thanks for the comment. - Josh & Kalie
Hi, going to Nazare/Sao Martinho/Peniche/Obidos Thursday for two weeks... then onto Lisbon/Setubal. Madeira looks good!
Nice to hear. Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
I’m much more of an Azorean kinda guy, but your video pretty much gets the main sell points for Madeira, so kudos to that! 🙂
By the way, the relationship between the archipelago and the anglophone world actually predates what we now think of as “tourism”: the islands have been a favourite winter resort for well-off Brits since the mid 19th century, and, curiously enough, Britain seriously considered downright annexation of the archipelago during the so-called “Peninsular Wars” (i.e., Napoleonic wars and the Hispano-French invasion of Mainland Portugal and subsequent flight to Brazil of the Portuguese Court with British help). The idea was to ensure control of the South Atlantic (just as Gibraltar ensured dominance over the Mediterranean).
Thanks for sharing that history with us, Paulo. The Azores are still on our list! - Josh & Kalie
Thanks for being upfront about the “touristy” vibe in Funchal.
You're welcome. The other parts of the island that we visited were far less and are less expensive too so Madeira should be considered by people that enjoy island, subtropical life. - Josh & Kalie
My favorite V-logger couple ✌❤
It was a great V-Log as always !!!
I couldn't agree more 😀
@@gabriellarosa5015 😅✌
Thanks, Shahab! We appreciate the love!!! ❤️ - Josh & Kalie
Aww, you guyssssss. - Josh & Kalie
Ahaaaaaaaaaaa 3:55 is where I live, how cool. :) Pretty much agree with all your points, although I do live here fine without a car as I enjoy walking everywhere, even the hills or groceries shopping. Definitely not possible/fun with a young kid. For the mountain hikes I always go with a guide who has a car so no issues there either. I'm in love with Funchal and the friendly people here. 29-years young digital nomad. :)
Thanks for sharing, J D! We appreciate your input. 😊 Much love. - Josh & Kalie
Omg! Going there next Sunday!
Awesome! Have a great time. - Josh & Kalie
Hi guys! so happy to see you as I’ve been waiting each day checking in to see your new spot to explore.
Thanks, great content as always 💕
Hey! That's really cool that you've been checking to see if we've released a video. We're about to get back to 2 videos per week. We've had a lot going on with Kalie's parents visiting us so it took a little time away from video editing. Thanks for the message. - Josh & Kalie
You should check Porto Santo which is a smaller island and part of Madeira, in that island you have sand and no mountains. I think for me to be living in Madeira I would have a car, outside Funchal and on the south side. When I was younger I used to spearfish so I could stay there without the fever of a small place, but if was today I would have to travel to Portugal every year (the airfare used to be cheaper for the residents of Madeira and Azores, not sure now).
Thanks for sharing. We'll have to check out Porto Santo at some point. - Josh & Kalie
I'm going in March and can't wait now! 🥰 Thank you
Great vid, very informative. I agree this place probably isn't ideal for young families. We're retirees, and definitely planning some long term stays. Thanks kindly!
Thank you, Rob. We appreciate you sharing your take. Glad that you liked it. - Josh & Kalie
Madeira actually has not a tropical climate, it has a sub-tropical climate. The temperatures that Madeira have in the Winter are actually lower than tropical standards - and I'm only talking about the Southern and Eastern Coasts, because the Northern Coast has a climate close-related with the one in the Azores and it's also not rare to snow in the higher grounds (mainly in the island peaks).
Madeira has not a beach, however the neighboor Porto Santo Island has a really long 9 km beach.
Canary island are more tropical and less cloudy than madeira
@@leonardosanchez5442 The Canaries are much drier than Madeira. Most islands have an "almost" (or have indeed) a desert climate.
@@diogorodrigues747 drier but more shine and sunny day. La palma es the perfect island in canary island and depend is you are in the north and or south.
@@leonardosanchez5442 As a Portuguese person that spent some summers in various Canary islands in childhood, I like the Canaries a lot (unfortunatelly the last time I went there was in 2011, ten years ago).
However, you are comparing apples with grapes. Madeira is more for walking and seing the landscapes, whereas the Canaries are more for sunbathing - they said that in the video.
@@diogorodrigues747yes thanks you. I don’t know if you have been in la Palma. It’s so similar to madeira not all of the canary island are like this. Yes both are beautiful with a lot to things to do.
Great video, very correct, well done, will share on my blog Madeira Island News, hope you are still enjoying the island.
Thanks for the vote of support, Tobi. We also appreciate the share on your blog. Drop a link here whenever you do. - Josh & Kalie
I enjoyed this video and want to visit Madeira soon! As far as being a tourist...I am a forever tourist and own it! I will love and contribute to my new home as I am, an American lucky to find my place in this fabulous country!!❤Portugal
Thanks, Tamara. Keep us posted on your visit there and what you think about Madeira (Funchal). Give that Ronaldo a statue a hug for us! - Josh & Kalie
Thanks! Great video as usual; love you guys 💙
You're welcome! Thank you, C C!! ❤️ - Josh & Kalie
How lucky you are guys.
It is such a beautiful place almost magical.
Well done, enjoy it and I hope you can be very happy there.
Hi Miguel, this is a part of a series where we travel to a variety of places in Portugal, aggregate data and info, and then give our personal take on it. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Well, I think that's a excellent idea and a fantastic project as well.
To have the privilege to go to such beautiful and wonderful places, I honestly think you are blessed !
Please I do wish you the very best and hope you can be as happy as possible.
If you need some additional information about the places you visit in Portugal 🇵🇹 , do not hesitate in contact me. I will do my upmost best to guarantee that you have an unforgettable experience.
God bless you 🙏.
@@MiguelFerreira-xv3qf Thank you very much. We feel blessed too. It's pretty amazing stuff to us that's brought us to this point. We don't take it for granted.
God bless you too! - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere I know that you are not taking anything for granted and are just absorbing every little moment, every new experience, each new scenario as they come !
I just want you to be 100% happy in this little country planted in Western Europe that really is a gem do be discovered !
We love to have people like you in here enjoying and being part of the country that we call Portugal 🇵🇹.
Be really happy please !
My father was born there, actually planning on moving there in a year !
You're gobbling up our Madeira content. :-) Thanks for the comment. - Josh & Kalie
Great video, thanks. Most tourists/ Expats move to rural areas, mainly from Ponta do Sol to Calheta, less touristic and affordable. When speaking you may ask to speak in Portuguese otherwise they will talk in English, my mother is born on Madeira and in some places they talk to her in English and she can't speak English. I agree with you, most of the people that moved here wanted to be Isolated or near the nature/sea, living on a Island have its downsides, for many not dealbreaker but for others and if you want to travel frequently to the best option.
Really enjoyed this particular presentation. I intend to visit Funchal and will be staying in Madeira for one month in May, 2022. I am also planning to visit Porto and am wondering about the town across the river from Porto....what do you think of it???
Gaia is great for a walk, glass of Porto and sunset view...All I know, but it's nice!!
Thank you Tamara!
Hi! Thanks for subscribing and writing us. May seems to be a great time to be in Madeira. Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos are all worth a look! - Josh & Kalie
😊 - Josh & Kalie
Thank you guys for the information!! Madeira is definitely my speed. I'll be taking an exploratory trip in April, God willing. That fitness group looks like fun!
Nice, James! We hope that you get to go. Please let us know how you enjoy it. The fitness group was great fun! - Josh & Kalie
Sacre bleu! No mention of the Funchal New Year's fireworks show!?!
Local here! Kalie got a wrong impression on "this is more of an island for hiking" than to enjoy the beach. Yes, we're not known for our white sand beaches but we do have black and yellow sand beaches. We just have a different approach; you'll see us in bathing complexes and in lava pools way more than in sandy beaches. We take summertime seriously, I mean, we are islanders, we love the ocean and the sun. There are lots of people who go to the beach the whole year and yes Kalie, we also "lay out on the beach all day". Living on an island, specially Madeira, is like being on vacation every single day and most people don't have that fortune
Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
It's so great to be able to reconnect with your videos and see what you have been up to while I have been working all the time in the wine harvest. I have obviously missed you guys a lot, because I am speechlessly captivated by how pretty Kalie looks with her ponytail sweep in the Expat That discussion!
Thank you very much. We're glad to see you back in the comment section and knowing your back to watching ExpatsEverywhere. - Josh & Kalie
Good video guys! Back on mainland. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon
Thanks, Rhonda! Wayta make it back on the mainland. Great to see you both and looking forward to linking up again! - Josh & Kalie
We lived on Terceira ,Azores for 2 years…lots smaller. 8 years Okinawa , Japan. Island living is the best. Honolulu, Hawaii 4 years.
Wow. So you're islanders for sure! Nice to know. - Josh & Kalie
Where you live now?
I´m really glad with Kali´s "no immediate expat" statement at 11:24. A special mentalitiy is required to live on an island. I visited Heligoland when living in Hamburg. It´s very small & requires a special mindset! But no reason to dump the idea. I disagree with the statement of NO yellow sand beaches. Right, Funchal has Fermosa with black sand, as the Canaries. But Machico´s beach has yellow sand (imported from Morocco😁). ¡thanks!
😊 Thanks, Teo. Remember though, our statement about the beaches were in regards to Funchal. Machico is north of the airport. - Josh & Kalie
Ha ha! I guessed right that you would not ex-pat Funchal because it is very touristy. I was there several years ago and really enjoyed it but I also felt there were just so many tourists and too many people responded to my Portuguese in English. I would return for a visit though now knowing what to expect but still just enjoy the nice weather, good food and scenery. Just a side note, the time that we went to Madeira we had to do an overnight in the Azores where I had previously done a few trips. São Miguel seemed so authentic and nicer than Madeira. Great video guys and impressive to hear your Portuguese coming along.
Thank you, John. 🙏 We're working on it. We hope to make it to several places in the Azores and create videos there too. It'll certainly be in 2022 at this point. Thanks for sharing what you said here! - Josh & Kalie
Thank you for the very informative video. Just thought I’d add, although I’ve seen espada being served with a banana, as a local, I’ve only ever had it served with a red wine and garlic reduced sauce, and as much as I love passion fruit, the thought of having it with espada makes me retch. Kayleigh has amazing teeth btw. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing. We saw it with banana and passion fruit on several menus and saw online it's a thing. You should try it. It's good. The sauce isn't sweet. The tartness from the passionfruit gives a nice balance. - Josh & Kalie
Also, Kalie says thank you! Her teeth are so white. 😁 - Josh
Thank you for sharing your video 💙💙👍👍
It's so beautiful. The canary islands would be a must to see
Yes we spent 5 months living in madeira! Now living on Azores!
Island girl. You probably can make a fair comparison between both archipelagos, pros and cons
Nice! Do you have a preference? Maybe we can get you on an interview? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere yes would LOVE that!
@@TiffanyLeah Hey, sorry I missed this message. Would you mind emailing me at contact@expatseverywhere.com ? - Josh & Kalie
What are your thoughts on the Leiria district? We are taking an exploratory trip to Portugal for 2 weeks with our 3 children, 10, 12 and 14 year olds.
Leiria is a little too small for us but it's got all of the basics for sure. It seems to be a slower paced life and cheap than the larger cities in Portugal so your money could go far. The kids would most likely be in public school or homeschooled, however, if you get them in sports or other activities, they're sure to make friends. We didn't spend a ton of time there, but those are our impressions. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks, any recommendations for families with teens; we're in our early and late 40s. Our kids are homeschooled.
@@favored4life email Kalie at info@expatseverywhere.com as she'll be able to give you more insight. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks
Very nice - brings back fond memories . May I ask , do you think it would be possible to arrange a one-bedroom appartment for 30 -60 days at a cost of 300 Euros per month ? Thank you .
It's probable but not downtown and it will depend on the season as well. - Josh & Kalie
Did you find an apartment to rent for a few months ? I am looking for similar.
I live in Machico, we have a sandy beach, and the locals treat me like a local, I have been gere 7 years
Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Tony. We appreciate you watching. - Josh & Kalie
Agree with everything but I would argue that property prices in Funchal are actually pretty high for what you get. Currently watching your videos as I want to visit mainland this year :) Great content so far, really enjoying it 👌🙏
Thanks, Chris. Compared to other major parts of Portugal, the ppm2 in Funchal is better. Prices aren't cheap in Portugal. Those days are gone. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere 😭 maybe I need to consider moving to the mainland when the time comes to buy. Any nice beach recommendations near Lisbon? With surf? Coming over in a few months 🙌
beautiful place and excellent information Thanks
So nice of you. Thank you. - Josh & Kalie
You definitely nailed it. Thanks.
We appreciate that! Also, we love seeing that public sub icon next to your name!! - Josh & Kalie
For a place that kind of looks like the Honolulu of Portugal, I would have expected it to be more expensive.
Honolulu of Portugal is a fun way to put it! - Josh & Kalie
Can you guys do a video on Ponta Delgada, Soa Miguel, Azores. And also a video or videos on valença or any of the towns connected by train along the Minho river on the northern border with Spain
We'd love to and we hope to in due time. These kinds of videos cost a lot because of travel expenses. We're based in Porto so flying to the Azores isn't cheap. 😊- Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere oh I get it. I was already assuming that and figured if you did any of the places I mentioned the towns along the menho river would be first because ( according to google) they're only 1.5 hr train ride from porto
@@JasonBrownafewmomentsl8er It would be one of the easiest for us to do although nothing is ever "easy" with a 2 year old. 😅 - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere you mean traveling and filming and watching a two-year-old all at the same time isn't a cakewalk 😆 if I move there it wouldn't be for another 15-20 years so I'm wouldn't expect the videos to be a priority I just thought I'd plant the idea. I do appreciate you responding so quickly and I love your videos
@@ExpatsEverywhere also if it's information you have a video on the coming changes to the golden visa program and other visa options would be cool
We love to hike and while I would give the hiking a 10 for beauty, maybe some of the most beautiful in the world, the trails are really crowded. We visited two weeks at the end of October so not high season.
Nice! Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
Super cool!!! You two are just rock stars!
❤️ Aww 🤗 Thanks, Veronica. We appreciate it. - Josh & Kalie
Hi Guys, another great video! What would you say about possible retirement on Madeira?
Hi, Sean. We're betting that plenty of retirees would really enjoy it there. You could easily try it on for a year or two. Right? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Thanks guys, good to know. Thanks for the feedback!
@@seanburchill5373 You're welcome. - Josh & Kalie
We have our tickets to visit Madeira.
Awesome! - Josh & Kalie
Great video! A year on the island 🏝 would be very fun. 🥂
Thanks! Yea, it certainly could be!! - Josh & Kalie
Visit la Palma the volcano island erupted now o before it for me the most beautiful island
Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
I disagree that swimming/sea activities are not ideal in Madeira. Yes, no sandy beaches... BUT, the feeling of being in a calm natural pool while the sea rages around you is something that can't be beat.
Fair point about the pools! 😁 - Josh & Kalie
We have several sandy beaches around the Island
@@luisvasconcelos1053 in Funchal?
Love the video- full of ideas of how I can improve my Madeira videos on my channel and have subscribed today, many thanks
Way to go!
a great video. This is really important thing.A Realistic life
Thank you. Glad you think so! ❤️ - Josh & Kalie
on my list and soon!
Nice! - Josh & Kalie
Thanks for the excellent info on Funchal, we agree that it's an incredible place! I especially enjoy the awesome drone footage that the TH-cam channel "Stay Classy" offer. Some of the best videography I've seen!
Happy Halloween to you from the Colorado Rocky Mountains! 🎃🧟♀️🎃🧟♀️🎃
Joen and Amalia
@@rikmarx107 Yes! Joen is an incredible videographer and Amalie is a fabulous chef. Their videos are indeed classy! 👍
Thanks, Loquita. We're glad you liked the imagery we used. Hope you had a great Halloween. - Josh & Kalie
Very good presentation. Congratulaition.
Thank you very much! - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere your welcome, i live in Madeira since August 2020, for me it's the best place for retired. Your to young now, but think about to come here later 😇
In Pingo Doce supermarket you pay your meal by weight, depending on your appetite
Madeira is a subtropical island not tropical. Madeira has 4 seasons with 11 different climates. The higher you go in altitude the colder it gets.
The tropics in the northern hemisphere start in Mauritania, Mexico, Middle East, India. The only European nation with territory in the tropics is France in Guyana South America.
#facts. We misspoke. - Josh & Kalie
It's not that serious.
Just a couple of questions: Is UBER on Madeira? Is it a good option for someone who wants to live in Funchal without a car? Thank you!
Good question. Taxis are the norm. Last time we were there Uber and the local taxi union still hadn't resolved their issues so there weren't any Ubers that we could get. Bolt also didn't seem to have a presences likely due to the same thing. - Josh & Kalie
Correction: Funchal is a Mediterranean climate, which is a type of subtropical climate, not a tropical one. (i.e. It has a fairly dry summer and mild, moderately wet winters, but cooler than a tropical climate).
Which dessert did Cia pick? 😜
All of them, Terri! - Josh & Kalie
I really enjoyed this video. It was extremely helpful information. I appreciate how thorough your videos are when traveling throughout Portugal! 😊
Thanks, Abby. We appreciate the comment. We're trying our best. Now without Ami and G helping production, we're finding to tough to keep the same standard and chase Cia around. - Josh & Kalie
You should make a video about day care center for baby's / kids in Porto / Portugal
We're getting close to doing something like that. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere we have a very good for my son
@@ExpatsEverywhere can we talk another place then on TH-cam
@@nikolasrasmussen1283 seems like you found us. 😉
i'm going to madeira (funchal) and i am staying outside the centre, but i dont drive will i still be okay? i am quite fit and healthy, and i walk a lot at home but is it pedestrian friendly outside the centre of funchal meaning is there pavements/walk ways etc.
Hi Jessie, the answer is maybe. It really depends on where you are. If you're up on the hillside you most likely won't be around great sidewalks. However, you can get a taxi to take you to the center. Whether you'll be okay, all depends on what you want to do. If you're wanting to be in the city center on a daily basis, it's advisable to stay near the city center or else you'll be getting taxis everyday. - Josh & Kalie
the patina on Christian Renaldo's statue seems to have an uneven wear.
😅 - Josh & Kalie
If I didn't know better I'd think Josh was a pt natural... His accent is PERFECT (and yes, I am a 39yo proud portuguese woman 🇵🇹 😉) 👍🏻
Woah! Thank you very much. I'm unfortunately far from being a PT natural, but Kalie and I are working on it. I love languages! I appreciate the encouragement. - Josh
Dear Expats your arrival in mass will as consequence make bigger corporations sink their fangs into the most popular cities and towns of Portugal and distort what was once something honest, down to earth and traditional to something more akin to what you might call a " tourist trap", and no I don't think its your fault, just a inevitable consequence of globalism and capitalistic endeavors . Therefore we the " Portuguese" will always be a welcoming people.
Here are a few tips for all of you coming to Portugal, during summer everything is more expensive in the litoral specially in the sourthern part of the country and during winter its more expensive up north around the Porto region.
For real authentic traditional food ignore big restaurants and focus on the family modest small restaurants or "Tabernas/ Cafés".
Going camping or couch surfing is a good idea if you are low on cash, know people around the country here and there, or plan to sight see a lot.
Booking an hotel room during peak tourist season will cost you way more than renting a small bedroom for a month or a few weeks so I recommend the bedroom.
Great video, I love to visit this city. Any suggestions?
Any suggestions regarding what aspect of Funchal? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Which is the best hotel to stay for a better view of the city?
@@arunj6564 Savoy Palace is probably what you're looking for. - Josh & Kalie
I agree with you, Kalie. Madeira is a fun place to visit, but not to live in as an expat.
Thanks for sharing. 😊 - Josh & Kalie
we are considering living there for a months with a toddler and I would like to know what facilities for children they have? How are the restaurants accepting them? are there children playgrounds?
Send Kalie an email to info@expatseverywhere.com and she should be able to answer this for you. Thanks. - Josh & Kalie
We lived 6 years in Madeira and now we know the pros and cons of an island.
Can you please tell us the pros & cons to help us understand,Thanks
@@nicktheomartin162 Well, I give you a quotation of a Madeiran inhabitant, who told me: " In good times, living on an island is like being in paradise, in bad times it is like hell!"
@@rudolfschock8492 isnt this the case everywhere? would appreciate it if you can elaborate more! I live in Madeira and moved recently!
@@joudylove Yes, with pleasure. You are limited on an island in times of a crisis e.g. COVID-19. Nearly everything hast to be carried from far away . The explanation of the inhabitants mean, if they are problems in the world in an island These problems are much more severe and difficult than on the mainland.
Looking to rent a 1 bedroom or studio apartment for 3 months this summer. Any advice on where to look please ?
For medium term, it's the usual sites to be honest. Idealista.pt, AirBnb, maybe SpotaHome, uniplaces, flatio. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Great , thank you very much ✌
The food prices may reflect the fact you were there during low- or shoulder-season, not high season.
Some of the prices we saw were printed on a menus and not just written on chalkboard but you might be right. - Josh & Kalie
Don't think restaurant prices will change during low a high season, since this s not a seasonal destination
@@luisvasconcelos1053 That's what we were thinking too. - Josh & Kalie
What cities in Central America exactly does Funchal remind you of? I can see Brazil but Central America? That’s a new one.
Like a historic Santo Domingo, DR. That's the first place that pops to mind. - Josh
My goodness so beautiful
It really is. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
Do you know the Ask Jackye Channel ???
Nope. We'll look it up though. - Josh & Kalie
Any Airbnb recommendations?
We would highly recommend the place we stayed. www.airbnb.com/rooms/49337529?source_impression_id=p3_1635685027_mTDO9N8FJCSWrlC6&guests=1&adults=1 Let me know if you can see it here. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Not available but thanks!
@@Ignite2Transform Did you see if any of their other listings are available? We're guessing they'll have similar level of accommodations in their other locations. - Josh
@@ExpatsEverywhere Going to check. Way to go!!! Hope I get to see you 3 soon :)
Renting the apartments seem between 1200 - 2500 euro , never. been able ti find apartment under 1200 euro
www.idealista.pt/en/arrendar-casas/funchal/
do you know that the celebration of the independence of the United States, on the 4th of July 1776, was commemorated with a toast of Madeira wine?
We've been told. The tradition of drinking Madeira wine didn't continue, however, as Madeira wine has been relegated to cooking wine/to make sauces in the US. Port is more common yet still not common. - Josh & Kalie
Pearl of the Atlantic 😃