Hello Dianne! Totally agree! It’s way steeper than it looks! Lol! Miss you guys too and hope all is well! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
What an experienced driver he has to be to be driving in those steep roads at that speed 😆 Thanks Doug for the company, I really enjoyed that morning.👍
I remember last year following Google maps to an Airbnb, car giving up half way up a hill and having to free wheel back to somewhere less steep. Never had a car give up before. Plus no barriers to a sheer drop.
Hello! Yes that sounds like a story that most of us have or can relate to! Lol! Driving the island is a whole new way to experience driving! Thanks for watching and sharing your story. Cheers! M&D
Hi Doug and Monique! Hope you are both feeling better. What a great informative video! The process you described on how to change your drivers license was really clear and exactly matched the experience we had here. It was very easy. Some people are wary about handing over their license from their home country, so getting a duplicate before you leave may be an option. However, if it's only being used to rent a car when you are on vacation, you can obviously use your new Portuguese license. I really liked the driving sequences. They clearly show why it's important to know where you are going in advance and where to avoid in a regular car. I find those gutters at the side of some roads to be very disconcerting! Cheers!
Hello John! Thank you so much for watching our video and for your supportive and helpful comment. We hope all is well with you and Nancy and that you are loving your Second Half of life on this beautiful island! Cheers! M&D
Thank you for taking the time to answer viewer questions, even though you're feeling under the weather. A lot of great information packed into this video, plus the thrilling Madeira mountain driving! One question; does the Clio have the Hill Assist feature? I hope you guys feel better soon!
Hello Chris! Yes the Clio has hill assist, as most cars here do that were made after 2012 Thanks for watching and for your kind words. We appreciate it. Cheers! M&D
Yes, the Clio in this video already has Hill Assist. However, I’m old school and I switch it off most of the time. I like “heel and toe shifting” again, I’m old school. 😀
It feels good your Sense ofbelonging. Thats why we are so welcoming....we want you to feel you belong.....its disapointing when some people after the excitmant Goes down. Start being só Critical....we never. Promised Haven on Earth....
Hello Isabela! Madeira🏝️ is so welcoming and absolutely a sense of belonging. 💕 You are so right about some becoming critical. It’s unfortunate. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. Cheers! M&D
Hello Michael! That sounds like a great price compared to what we’ve heard from others. Not sure if there is more to it or just where it’s coming from that we’ve heard a higher price? Definitely worth checking around! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
You can travel by container ship, but that doesn't include a vehicle in the 180 Euro cost. The ferry that was operating, in fact only operated for 2018-2019. You can ship your car, and then fly to madeira otherwise.
Hi Doug and Monique, Hope you have both recovered by now! You mention that a letter of good standing from the DMV needs to be authenticated by the Consulate. Would this be the US or a Portuguese Consulate? Many thanks!
Thank you for another helpful video! I'll likely order an EV new or get a used one from mainland Portugal once I arrive in September. When buying a car is it fine to wire money from a foreign bank to the dealer or would you recommend having the funds in a Portuguese bank account? Some of those backroads look good for ebike rides!
Hello Chris! Doug says that he would recommend having funds in a Portuguese bank account. It’s more normal and will make for a smoother easier transaction. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
Hello! Electricity is the highest priced utility on the island but still reasonable. It is cheaper than petrol or diesel. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
Hello! I don’t think one has anything to do with the other. When it expires , we will do and renew it! Monique did have her license stolen and went in for a replacement license - no problem! Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
An electric vehicle is really ideal for Madeira. I have seen slopes unsuitable for a gas car, even for a diesel. Suggestion: fly with an internet bought passage from Transavia to Porto (far cheaper than a travel agency, you'll be surprised how cheap). Buy an electric RV here in Coimbra as the german Xbus, (so I'll get a commission 🤣) Coimbra is really nice to spend some days, and then go back to Portimao for the ferry.
Hello Teodoro! That sounds like a great plan- we may just take you up on that one day!! An EV is, as you say, ideal for Madeira!! Thanks for watching, for commenting and for your suggestion! We are excited to one day visit Coimbra!!! Cheers! M&D
Video just doesn't do the steepness justice! Brave man Doug! Miss you guys!
Hello Dianne! Totally agree! It’s way steeper than it looks! Lol! Miss you guys too and hope all is well! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
Can’t wait for Doug to show me all these roads!😂
Hello Laurie! Ha ha! For sure!! A driving adventure it is! Thanks for watching and commenting. Madeira awaits you! Cheers! M&D
What an experienced driver he has to be to be driving in those steep roads at that speed 😆 Thanks Doug for the company, I really enjoyed that morning.👍
Hello Rui! Totally appreciate that you took the time ! It was a lot of fun! Look forward to seeing you and your family again! Cheers! M&D
@@Track_Us_Down You are very welcome. Looking forward to see you guys soon too.
I remember last year following Google maps to an Airbnb, car giving up half way up a hill and having to free wheel back to somewhere less steep. Never had a car give up before. Plus no barriers to a sheer drop.
Hello! Yes that sounds like a story that most of us have or can relate to! Lol! Driving the island is a whole new way to experience driving! Thanks for watching and sharing your story. Cheers! M&D
Hi Doug and Monique! Hope you are both feeling better. What a great informative video! The process you described on how to change your drivers license was really clear and exactly matched the experience we had here. It was very easy. Some people are wary about handing over their license from their home country, so getting a duplicate before you leave may be an option. However, if it's only being used to rent a car when you are on vacation, you can obviously use your new Portuguese license. I really liked the driving sequences. They clearly show why it's important to know where you are going in advance and where to avoid in a regular car. I find those gutters at the side of some roads to be very disconcerting! Cheers!
Hello John! Thank you so much for watching our video and for your supportive and helpful comment. We hope all is well with you and Nancy and that you are loving your Second Half of life on this beautiful island! Cheers! M&D
Thank you for taking the time to answer viewer questions, even though you're feeling under the weather. A lot of great information packed into this video, plus the thrilling Madeira mountain driving! One question; does the Clio have the Hill Assist feature? I hope you guys feel better soon!
Hello Chris! Yes the Clio has hill assist, as most cars here do that were made after 2012 Thanks for watching and for your kind words. We appreciate it. Cheers! M&D
Yes, the Clio in this video already has Hill Assist. However, I’m old school and I switch it off most of the time. I like “heel and toe shifting” again, I’m old school. 😀
It feels good your Sense ofbelonging. Thats why we are so welcoming....we want you to feel you belong.....its disapointing when some people after the excitmant Goes down. Start being só Critical....we never. Promised Haven on Earth....
Hello Isabela! Madeira🏝️ is so welcoming and absolutely a sense of belonging. 💕 You are so right about some becoming critical. It’s unfortunate. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. Cheers! M&D
Get to know more and more about Madeira… Thank you for practical information 😊
Hello Darlia! Thank you so much for watching and we are glad you find value in our content. Cheers! M&D
Thanks for sharing as usual.
Hello Brandy! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
Looking forward to seeing the Island in a few weeks! I loved your Villa! I hope I can find a similar layout!
Hello! That’s great that you’re coming to Madeira. Best of luck in your search. Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
Thanks a lot for representing the island. Wish you all the best in the future
Hello! Thanks for watching and for your kind words. We love Madeira! Xoxox Cheers! M&D
Thanks for sharing your experience ❤
Hello cleaningtime! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
I recognize that car ❤❤ 😂
Hello Jess! Ha ha not surprised you do!! Lol! Hope you’re doing great! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
that's why, you must try drive in old roads, too see , others Madeira views and experiences, that tunnels don't show..
Hello! Well said… exactly. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
Looks like you could ferry a car from the mainland (portimao) to Madeira for 125 Euros. Another fun video!
Hello Michael! That sounds like a great price compared to what we’ve heard from others. Not sure if there is more to it or just where it’s coming from that we’ve heard a higher price? Definitely worth checking around! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
@@Track_Us_Down Yeah. Just a quick Google query. Did seem too good to be true for such a long trip.
You can travel by container ship, but that doesn't include a vehicle in the 180 Euro cost. The ferry that was operating, in fact only operated for 2018-2019. You can ship your car, and then fly to madeira otherwise.
Hi Doug and Monique, Hope you have both recovered by now! You mention that a letter of good standing from the DMV needs to be authenticated by the Consulate. Would this be the US or a Portuguese Consulate? Many thanks!
Hello! For us we took it all to our local Portuguese Consulate. Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
Thank you for another helpful video! I'll likely order an EV new or get a used one from mainland Portugal once I arrive in September. When buying a car is it fine to wire money from a foreign bank to the dealer or would you recommend having the funds in a Portuguese bank account? Some of those backroads look good for ebike rides!
Hello Chris! Doug says that he would recommend having funds in a Portuguese bank account. It’s more normal and will make for a smoother easier transaction. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! M&D
Wait until you have to replace the battery. They’re around $15,000 Stateside. Can’t imagine how much they are in Europe. 😬yikes!
Hello! Hopefully that won’t happen any time soon. Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
Nice Video. Thank you so much! Is the price for electricity on madeira high or low, is IT per Km cheaper than a petrol car? 🚗
Hello! Electricity is the highest priced utility on the island but still reasonable. It is cheaper than petrol or diesel. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
Does your portuguese license expire on the same date as your surrendered license?
How do renewals work in PT?
Hello! I don’t think one has anything to do with the other. When it expires , we will do and renew it! Monique did have her license stolen and went in for a replacement license - no problem! Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
An electric vehicle is really ideal for Madeira. I have seen slopes unsuitable for a gas car, even for a diesel. Suggestion: fly with an internet bought passage from Transavia to Porto (far cheaper than a travel agency, you'll be surprised how cheap). Buy an electric RV here in Coimbra as the german Xbus, (so I'll get a commission 🤣) Coimbra is really nice to spend some days, and then go back to Portimao for the ferry.
Hello Teodoro! That sounds like a great plan- we may just take you up on that one day!! An EV is, as you say, ideal for Madeira!! Thanks for watching, for commenting and for your suggestion! We are excited to one day visit Coimbra!!! Cheers! M&D