Traditional Madeiran items for your Christmas

Madeira Embroidery

Madeira embroidery is a unique style of embroidery that can be found in Madeira at Bordal. Founded in 1962, Bordal is one of the main manufacturers and exporters of the famous Madeira embroidery. With approximately 40.000 designs, they specialize in pieces for tables, bed linen, and baby clothing, using the finest linens and cotton. When you visit Bordal, you can watch the making of embroidery work, take a historical tour of Madeira embroidery, participate in a workshop or purchase your very own souvenir!

Adress (Morada): Rua Dr. Fernão Ornelas, 77, 9050-021 Funchal Phone (Telefone): (+351) 291 222 965 bordal@bordal.pt | www.bordal.pt | www.facebook.com/BordalBordados-da-MadeiraLda-206803039336120

Madeira Wine

Madeira wine is a fortified wine. It’s produced and bottled on the Portuguese Madeira Islands, just off the east coast of Portugal (also the namesake of the wine). It is a type of wine that uses a specific grape variety, using unique techniques that have been passed through generations. You can visit these locations in Madeira to taste some of the island’s best wine and purchase bottled wine to take home. Alternatively, you can also buy bottled Madeira wine online.

Pereira d’Oliveira A great place for trying Madeira’s large variety of wines. Be sure to book a table in advance. Adress: | Rua dos Ferreiros, 107 9000-082 Funchal Phone: +351 291 220 784 | Email: geral@doliveiras.pt

Henriques & Henriques, vinhos S.A. Going back to 1850, Henriques & Henriques wines are generally recognised as great quality classical Madeiras. Adress: Avenida da Autonomia, 10 | 9300-138 Câmara de Lobos Phone: +351 291 941 551 www.henriquesehenriques.pt | heh@henriquesehenriques.pt

HM Borges Very informative and friendly spot in Madeira, just out of the center. Adress: Rua 31 de Janeiro Nº 83, 9050-401 Funchal Phone: +351 291 223 247 www.hmborges.pt | info@hmborges.com | www.facebook.com/pg/ hmborgesmadeira

Madeira Embroidery

Sugarcane Syrup

One of the most historically and culturally important products in Madeira is the sugarcane syrup (Mel de Cana).The plantations of sugarcane, or sweet cane, are as old as the first steps made by men in the transformation of Madeira’s landscape. But sugarcane syrup is much more than a part of Madeira’s history. It’s a living product, modern, constantly adapting and whose art makes Fábrica Mel-de-Cana Ribeiro Sêco, the most distinguished representative of honey, nowadays. You can purchase it directly from the Fabrica or also at supermarkets across the island.

Adress: Rua das Maravilhas, 170, 9000-175 Funchal Phone: (+351) 291 741 503 www.fabricaribeiroseco.com | www.facebook.com/Fabrica. Ribeiro.Seco

Wickerwork

Wickerwork is one of the main industries of Madeira. In the 1850s, Camacha, Boaventura, and São Vicente were the main centers of production where the locals devoted themselves to this typical craft. You can now find wide variety objects of all shapes and sizes such as trays, baskets, furniture, many decorative pieces and most important, wickerwork for the Monte Wicker Sleigh ride; all made by hand on the Island. The Camacha Wicker Factory (Café Relógio) is a great place to watch the work happening. Also, you can purchase a souvenir here. In Café Relógio you can find a museum with wicker pieces, and the shop to buy wicker pieces.

Adress: Largo Conselheiro Aires de Ornelas, 9135-053 Camacha Phone : +351 291 922 777 caferelogio@caferelogio.com | www.caferelogio.com | www.facebook.com/caferelogio

Madeira Honey Cake

One of Madeira’s oldest delicacies, the Honey Cake (Bolo de Mel) is a very traditional dessert in Portuguese cuisine. It combines simple and sweet ingredients. For example, molasses, cinnamon powder, chopped almonds, and walnuts. This gives the richly tasting cake a unique flavor. People usually bake this cake at Christmas time, but you can purchase it year-round. One of the places to buy the honey cake, besides shops and supermarkets, is at Fabrica Santo Antonio, which also has many other Portuguese desserts to try.

Adress: Travessa do Forno nº 27 e 29 - 9000-077 Funchal Phone: +351 291 220 255 geral@fabricastoantonio.com | www.facebook.com/fabricasto. antonio | www.fabricastoantonio.com

Madeira Firewater

Aguardente is a spirit drink from Madeira, produced by alcoholic fermentation and distillation of the juice of sugarcane, and distilled by traditional methods. The result? A specific characteristic of rum, also known as the “firewater” of Madeira. Be careful, it is strong! It is widely available at supermarkets around the island. It´s used to make another well knowned drink tradicional in Madeira, “Poncha”. Besides supermarkets, you can buy it where it is produced, at Engenho da Calheta or Engenho da Costa Norte (Porto da Cruz).

Engenhos do Norte (Porto da Cruz) Adress: Rua do Cais nº6, 9225 - Porto da Cruz Phone: 291 742 935 engenhosdonorte.com| jfariafilhos@sapo.pt | www.facebook. com/Engenho-Porto-da-Cruz-893730287363853

Engenho da Calheta: Adress: Parque Empresarial da Calheta - Lote 30/53, Estreito Da Calheta, Madeira, Portugal Phone: 963 023 441 geral@enmadeira.com | www.enmadeira.com | www.facebook. com/Os-Sabores-da-Madeira-do-EngenhoNovo-870387919650284/