Located on top of a cliff and surrounded by subtropical gardens, Reid’s Palace is a majestic place. Read more »
Reid’s Palace in Funchal
Jeannette van Mullem
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Hotel The Vine in Funchal
Design Hotel The Vine is located in a shopping mall in Funchal. Responsible for the interior design of this hip and stylishly decorated hotel is local designer Nini Andrade Silva. She drew her inspiration from Madeiran wine production and the influence of each season. These combined to the use of different colours that can be found on each floor. Read more »
Local produce at the organic market in Funchal
Every Wednesday, in the center of Funchal, there is a farmers’ market offering locally grown organic fruit and vegetables. It’s advisable to come early because the demand for organic food is greater than what can be supplied. FreshBio also offers a weekly delivery service of fresh organic vegetables for inhabitants of Madeira. Read more »
Porto Bay Serra Golf in Santo da Serra
While staying at the self catered cottage Quinta das Colmeias, we enjoyed breakfast in Porto Bay Serra Golf. A charming hotel located near the golf course. The main house is marked as a regional heritage and dates back to the 1920’s. Read more »
Quinta das Colmeias in Santo da Serra
If you like a very quiet, rural place at an organic farm Quinta das Colmeias might be a tip for you. Pure! loved the idea of being surrounded by organic chickens and sheep. Read more »
Whale sharks in Donsol
Donsol used to be a small quiet village. That all changed when swimming with whale sharks became a tourist attraction. The biggest shark in the world with a length of 13 to 15 meters is also the biggest fish. WWF has been a partner in the Donsol whale shark tourism since 1998. The eco tourism project supported by the WWF follows strict rules to avoid disturbing the animals. Read more »
Restaurant Waters of the World in Bad Nieuweschans
Chef Stefan Steinigeweg loves a contemporary, modern way of cooking and to surprise his guests with pure products that take the center stage. He prefers to source his ingredients for restaurant ‘Waters of the World’ from local suppliers that lie within a radius of 50 kilometers around Bad Nieuweschans in the Netherlands. Read more »
Hotel Restaurant Bitter en Zoet in Veenhuizen
Hotel Restaurant Bitter & Zoet (Bitter & Sweet) owes its name to one of the lovely renovated servant quarters which have been transformed into cosy hotel suites. At Bitter & Zoet you can enjoy a cup of coffee out in the sun, a lovely gourmet meal in the restaurant or a great stay in one of the beautiful suites or spacious apartments. You can buy freshly baked bread at the bakery. Read more »
Malmö Pure! Food & Travel
So exciting! In July Pure! will visit Malmö, which became the first Fairtrade city of Sweden in 2006. In Malmö you will find an increasing choice in restaurants that offer organic, local and fair trade food.
The city of Malmö has established very ambitious targets, for the next 10 to 15 years, concerning the environment and sustainability. They have set up Eat S.M.A.R.T. which is built on the Swedish nutrition recommendations combined with the environmental goals of Sweden: Read more »
KaLui Restaurant in Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa, Palawan, is well known for a wide variety of restaurants. Friends recommended KaLui Restaurant. It’s a popular restaurant, with a Balinese cuisine and barefoot dress code, and this night the place was fully booked for both sittings. We therefore suggest to make reservations. Read more »
