Rock & Home
The island
Ribeira da Janela
A quiet corner of Madeira's dramatic north-west coast.
In pictures
Exploring Madeira
A few moments from around the island — the coast, the mountains and the light we get to call home. Photographs taken by our family.
Terraced coastGreen mountains falling to the sea on the north-west
Porto Moniz poolsNatural volcanic swimming pools, minutes away
Cliff pathsWalking trails along the wild coastline
Evening lightSun rays breaking over the cliffs
Atlantic surfWorld-class waves on the northern shore
Quiet villagesLittle harbours tucked under the mountains
North coastDramatic cliffs and terraced hillsides
Mountain mistClouds drifting through the peaks
Big skiesEver-changing weather over the ocean
Right on your doorstep
A quiet corner of paradise
Far from the crowds — sea stacks, waterfalls and green mountains in every direction.
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Right on the ocean
Fall asleep to the Atlantic, 400 m below the terraces.
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Levada trails
Famous walks and laurel forest start minutes from the door.
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The sea stacks
The iconic rocks of Ribeira da Janela right off the coast.
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Slow evenings
Some of the island's clearest skies and quietest sunsets.