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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

🌸 Feliz Dia da Mãe! 🌸 Madeira quase Esquecida deseja um feliz dia a todas as mães! ❤️ Que este dia seja cheio de carinho, recordações e aquele abraço apertado que só uma mãe sabe dar. Feliz Dia da Mãe! 💐 #DiaDaMae #Madeira #MaesMadeirenses #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Nat @kapukamum.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Espetacular mesmo na chuva 🌹🌸🌼🌺

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Madeira Flower Festival 2026 Programme 🌺 Full schedule 30 April – 31 May. Parades, flower carpets, concerts & more! Get the official English programme here: tinyurl.com/MadeiraFlowe... Don’t miss this colourful celebration! 💐 #FestaDaFlor #FlowerFestival #Madeira #VisitMadeira

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Flower Festival- Programme 2026

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

🌊 Take the leap ... Madeira style. One breath. One jump. Pure freedom over the Atlantic. Madeira Island never disappoints. Where’s your next adventure taking you? #MadeiraIsland #TakeTheLeap #OceanJump #Madeira #AtlanticAdventure #BlackAndWhitePhotography

Image Description:

A dramatic black-and-white photograph captures a young man mid-air as he leaps into the ocean. He is shirtless, wearing dark swim trunks, with his body fully extended in a graceful, almost flying pose. His right arm is stretched forward and upward, reaching toward the sky, while his left arm is tucked closer to his body. His legs are straight behind him, bare feet pointed, and an anklet is visible on his right ankle.

The scene is set on a rugged coastline with dark volcanic rocks and crashing waves below him. In the background, a large, distinctive rocky island formation rises from the sea under a clear sky. The ocean appears turbulent with white foam where waves break against the rocks. The overall composition is powerful and dynamic, emphasizing freedom, courage, and the raw beauty of nature.

Location: Madeira Island, Portugal (recognizable by the iconic coastal rock formations).

This high-contrast monochrome style gives the image a timeless, cinematic quality.

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Madeira Island Portugal Searching for world peace... Searching for acceptance... Searching for compassion... Searching for true meaning of love...

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Ribeira Brava, Madeira Winding down the steep curves and counter-curves until reaching the village. Different times... In the background, the Lugar de Baixo and the Ponta do Sol pier! Date unknown | Author unknown #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida #madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Throwback to Praia de Santa Cruz in the late 1950s or early 1960s. A peaceful pebble beach, wooden pier, and that classic summer vibe from another era. Photo kindly shared by Nélio Nunes. #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Glimpse of Funchal's past! The corner between Rua 5 de Outubro and Rua do Marquês do Funchal, before the Palácio da Justiça was built. Captured sometime between 1956 and 1962. Notice the iconic tower of the former Câmara Municipal in the background. #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A vintage glimpse of Ribeira Brava, Madeira, in the 1960s. The iconic Church of São Bento nestled between rugged cliffs and the "wild river" valley. A timeless piece of island history. #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

07/1960 Timeless view of the Lido bathing complex in full swing on a summer day. The iconic diving platform, the pools carved into the rocky coastline, and the distant islet create a scene that captures the era of seaside leisure. Photographer: unknown #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Vista do Pico dos Barcelos, Santo António (Strolling in a hammock) Vintage postcard from the 1960s. Edition by J. Arthur Dixon, Ltd. #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida #madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Use #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida to dive into the island's forgotten gems, old photos, and cultural memories that time nearly erased. What's your favorite piece of Madeira's past? 📸 #Madeira #MadeiraIsland 📸 construction of a Levada

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Piscina de Marés, Ponta Delgada, Madeira. Historic photo by Francisco Freitas on Sep 9, 1962, during the Ponta Delgada swimming tournament. #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The catamaran Independência docked at Porto do Funchal. Acquired in 1983, it was the fastest boat on the Madeira–Porto Santo route, cutting the journey down to about 1h30 (compared to the old Pirata Azul’s 3h30). An icon of the 80s/90s! ⚓ #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Foz da Ribeira de São Vicente and Estrada Real no. 23 (on the left in the photo). Last decades of the 19th century. A striking historical view of this iconic coastal spot in Madeira. #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida #Madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Monumental Bridge (now known as Ponte do Ribeiro Seco) São Martinho Parish, Funchal A historical image of this beautiful bridge that was once part of daily life in Madeira. Date unknown. #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida #Madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Pro tip for Madeira PR levada walks: Tired of the checkpoint drama and timed-entry fees on those popular PR routes? Forget the official path... just SWIM the levada! 💦😂 #Madeira #Levadas

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NullPointer 🍄 @nuiipointer.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Tree window. Old laurel trees, Madeira. #trees #moss #ferns

Part of a very old laurel tree with a hole in it, through which another laurel tree can be seen in the distance. The close by tree has moss, lichen and ferns growing on it.

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Damian Waters @damian-waters.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

A rainy day in Madeira - provides for a bit of drama in the clouds at least!

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Madeira Quase Esquecida @madeiraqe.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

"Casa rural na Ponta do Pargo. Fotografia de Joaquim Augusto de Sousa (1853-1905), 1872 a 1880", Photographia-Museu Vicentes.

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Madeira Quase Esquecida @madeiraqe.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Chão da Ribeira, Seixal. Fotografia de João Francisco Camacho das últimas décadas do séc. XIX. #Madeira #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Quase Esquecida @madeiraqe.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Costa do Seixal (antiga Estrada Real N.º 23). Fotografia de João Francisco Camacho das últimas décadas do séc. XIX. #Madeira #MadeiraQuaseEsquecida

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Madeira Quase Esquecida @madeiraqe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

São Martinho. A chamada recta da Ramboia, mais tarde também conhecida como a recta do Madeira Palácio. Sem data patente. Autor não referenciado. #Madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Madeira Island Portugal #Madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Very interesting!! Tech meets travel in this awesome TechRadar video! “AI Planned It” they took their Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro on an AI-powered adventure to Madeira Island! youtu.be/pAZ6uL2Dlo4?... #TechRadar #AIPowered #MadeiraTravel #Madeira #SmartphoneTech

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Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro: we took the best AI phones on vacation

YouTube video by TechRadar

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Madeira Island Portugal Searching for world peace... Searching for acceptance... Searching for compassion... Searching for true meaning of love...

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Johannes @johannes-jacobs.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Levada Walk on #Madeira #hiking #travel #photography

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Bom dia... Good morning... Guten morgen... Buenos dias... Bonjour... Goedemorgen... Buongiorno... Gm... GuMo... Moin... #Madeira

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Geke Aik @geeskeaik.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Mooi Madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Sunbeams & Serenity in a Stormy World ... Amidst the echoes of worry ... of possible conflict in Europe and beyond ... this #Madeira Island cat reminds us: breathe deep, soak in the light 😌 Eyes closed, paws relaxed, it savors the now ... a quiet rebellion against the chaos.

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Madeira Island: This imagery honors the island’s agricultural heritage while emphasizing the woman’s strength and connection to her environment. 📸 Hugo Reis #Madeira

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Madeira Island / Ilha da Madeira @madeiraisland.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Scene: An Old Couple's Serene Lunch on a Madeira Terrace Perched above their whitewashed quintinha, nestled into Madeira's emerald hills, the elderly couple sits on a sun-dappled terrace. 📸 Hugo Reis #Madeira

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