Contrast offers intense and sharp experiences. In Sofia’s Place you breath the local community spirit and culture in a sophisticated and cosmopolitan accommodation, in the heart of one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around. As Jardim do Mar itself, Sofia's Place offers the local and the universal, the unique and the diverse, the rural environment and the urbane comfort. Sofia was born in the pitoresque village. And as roots are kept intact, Jardim do Mar became more cosmopolitan as it attracted artists (writers, poets, painters), surfers and nature and tranquility lovers from all over.

Saturday, 6 August 2011

Porto Santo, 2 hours away by ferry

Picture taken by Nelio with a mobile phone, last week, while on holiday there - click on to view it

Porto Santo island is also a good option if you come to Madeira islands. It's a two hour trip by ferry from Funchal, capital of Madeira. The ferry leaves in the morning and comes back in the evening. If want to get there very quickly, go by plane. You have got good hotels overthere to stay as long you wish.

Porto Santo has got this long and beautiful beach, but do not expect to get sunny days and too hot temperatures all the time even in Summer. Sometimes it gets even cool and windy. This little, exotic and dreamy island is best for resting, relaxing, get away from everything, playing golf, do water sports, do some health treatments with the island sand known for its (proven) healing properties and go for a swim in the celar blue-greenish sea water.

The substance or cure that the beach sand supposedly contains is a carbonated material, discovered to have a healing, therapeutic application for humans. And with such report, the Island has built a thalassotherapy health clinic.

But if you ever wondered what it would be like to personally try the sands healing properties, you need to go down and cover your whole body with the beach sand. Dig yourself in and enjoy a day down at the beach and test it for yourself , some swear by it.

Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Guest message 10

July 22, 2011
Key words & ideas:

"Very comfortable home", "House admirably decorated"; "Superb house"; "House well situated on the Island"; "Ideal climate."

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Guest message 9

July 2011
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"Superb house"; "Well decorated house"; "Jardim do Mar is the best village in Madeira with no doubt"; "Safe"; "Peaceful", "Inhabitants are very friendly"

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Guest message 8

July 1, 2011
Key words & ideas:

"Excellent stay", "Decorated with very good taste"; "Village ideal to recover energies"; "Small restaurants."

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Guest message 7

June 12, 2011
Key words & ideas:

"Like being in a family home"

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Guest message 6

April 2011
Key words & ideas:
"Food and wine"; "Total luxury"; "Perfect for the family"


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Guest message 5

February 27, 2011
Key words & ideas:
"Peacefull surroundings", "lovely climate", "perfect holiday", "enjoyed house and island", "warm welcome"

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Sunday, 19 June 2011

509th anniversary of Calheta municipality



This year celebrations of the 509th anniversary of Calheta municipality, located in the West area of Madeira Island, start on the 22 and of June and finish on the 25th, in Vila da Calheta, five minutes away from Jardim do Mar by car.

On the 24th you have live music and open air disco. The next day you have the traditional parade (marchas) in the honour of São João (Saint John) with groups from all the eight counties (freguesias) of the municipality. At midnight there will be a firework show over the beautiful bay of Vila da Calheta and then live music.

Please, be welcome and have fun.