Traditional dishes of Madeira
We happened to be on holiday in Madeira for Mother's Day 2024. Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 600 miles from Portugal and about 400 miles from the Moroccan coast, the island of Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is a tropical archipelago with a salubrious subtropical climate and breathtaking views. We spent the first part of the day on the Encumeada Levada nature trail where we got to experience breathtaking views from one of the highest vantage points on the island. It would be fitting to top that with a special Mother's Day treat and what better way than a special white tablecloth lunch of the very best traditional dishes from Madeira? We found the answer to our prayers at the Restaurante Sé Dourada near the Sé Cathedral in Funchal. Let me introduce you to a couple of traditional dishes of Madeira. Lapas with garlic bolo do caco Lapas or Limpets is a Madeiran delicacy cherished by locals and visitors. The clear cool waters off the coast of Madeira are