The PROS and CONS of LIVING in MADEIRA Portugal (The Truth)

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I moved to Madeira Portugal!! Whether you are thinking about moving to Madeira as an expat or you want to retire in Madeira or you just want to live in Madeira as a digital nomad, I think this will be helpful advice and contain good tips for you. After knowing Madeira Island so well for over 6 years and finally becoming an expat in Madeira. I thought it would be helpful to give my thoughts on the pros and cons of living in Madeira. Madeira is amazing and there are so many pros to living in Madeira, but there are also some cons to living in Madeira which you really should be aware of if you are thinking of moving to Madeira. Enjoy this video from Funchal Madeira, I hope it is helpful.
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00:00 Intro
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01:28 Pros Of Living In Madeira
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@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

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@jimjensen9139 Ай бұрын

I was hospitalized in Funchal last year. Specialist surgeon, mri, cat scan, X-rays etc. equipment was all first rate. Needed 6 days in the hospital and the total cost was EU 6,000 or USD $6;600. As someone from the states that was about 20% of what it would have run. The care was excellent and about 1/3 of the staff spoke English reasonably well. Not the way I wanted to spend holidays but I was impressed.

@lostinreverie2183 Ай бұрын

What happened to you there? I'm a doctor so these things fascinate me a little bit

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

sheesh! that is never what you want on a holiday! did your travel insurance not cover it? I am happy to hear that you were well treated though.

@jimjensen9139 Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP had a little issue with insurance and the hospital so I just paid it and got reimbursed later.

@yan-world 17 күн бұрын

@@jimjensen9139 My insurance paid me back after a month. The prices are reasonable, if compared to UK, US. The quality was good for me.

@leito1257 4 күн бұрын

I am very happy to hear that you are well and have been well taken care . Portugal 🇵🇹 is a beautiful country and certainly they don’t let you die in the streets. Feel proud to be Portuguese 🥰 Wish all the best, God bless you.💝

@antoniocruz8083 2 ай бұрын

I just spent a week there and as an overall summary, it's paradise. If you add all things together there provably is no other place in earth where you feel so comfortable and happily occupied.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

yeah it is amazing isn't it. Can't wait to get more content out

@brucewayne2773 2 ай бұрын

Proper pros and cons Joe. It's good to see you are so passionate about Madeira. Yes, immerse and show us why you have chosen to live there. You have a place to live, a proper place to eat and great multiple climates, so lets go 👍

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

ah I love it here, it gives me Northern Thailand vibes a lot when I get into the mountains, maybe that is why I like it so much haha

@brucewayne2773 2 ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP The air quality is much better and no constant beeping of the horns.

@AndyEvans-ye4xj Күн бұрын

Hi Joe. Really great video. A very balanced and fair view. We've travelled a lot but Madeira has really captured our hearts - it's the views, the people, the climate, the food but also as you say the 'depth' - certainly for such a small island. Every time we come we find something new and surprising and amazing to see and do. It's the little bakery you come across in the middle of nowhere - with the most amazing bread, or a breathtaking view you see, or the unexpected kindness of the people, or their creativity and positivity... Anyway, looking forward to seeing you explore it!

@BelaMadeira 2 ай бұрын

Great content Joe; balanced and fair. Probably worth mentioning that although Madeira has no beaches to speak of, our smaller island Porto Santo won the best beach destination in Europe (world travel awards). Interesting to see that you're from the Channel Islands which is where I grew up!

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

That’s a fair point! Perhaps that will be a video in itself, I might take the bike over there one day on the ferry and explore! I’ve never been. Oh really? Which island? I’m guessing not Alderney haha

@yeshashing 2 ай бұрын

Madeira is beautiful. Good choice Joe ❤

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

It’s stunning, that’s why I’m here :)

@IsaMGFaria Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP You are very lucky. You there...and I here...in UK. I can't understand it! lol 😄 🤩

@MrPhantom1961 2 ай бұрын

Hi Joe, lovely to see you filming again from our favourite island. My wife and I are in Italy this year, so not back in Madeira until 2025. Channels like yours keep us in touch with island life from afar. Keep up the wonderful reports. Loved your recent videos in Georgia.

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

There’s plenty more to come from Madeira haha so you’ll be happy haha. I’m out filming as much as I can

@supatracross5172 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful view ❤ and clear blue skies 💙💙

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Yeah! The weather is so good here! That’s why I’m here haha

@MariaSams-om8vw Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, I’m from Madeira but I have left when I was 18 and I live in uk for nearly 30 years. It was nice to see my hometown a gain

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

ah, I am glad you liked it :)

@sueg2470 2 ай бұрын

Loved seeing all the places I remember from my holiday there. I was lucky that we made the most of our week and explored as much as the island as we could. Seeing the food again made me even more determined to return. Prices certainly jump up as you get towards summer though. Looking forward to all the new content and seeing where the monkey bike takes you 😄😄

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

hopefully you enjoy the new series then, there is lots of cool content to come... I hope hahaha

@antoniocruz8083 2 ай бұрын

Don't forget to show how insanely steep the streets are. There are main streets with 20% inclination with shops, buses, schools and public pools. I could not get the car to change to 2nd gear. Even the highways can be 12%. You can go from 0 to 650m elevation in a few minutes where you ears pop and it's a few degrees colder, all within Funchal.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

haha yes, that is true! even my bike struggles sometimes.

@seanburchill5373 2 ай бұрын

Great content Joe and welcome back! We look forward to bumping into you again on the streets of this little paradise we call home. Cheers!!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

thank you! yes, do say hi

@johnnyfinance 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Joe! Appreciate the straightforward informative delivery of all the info. Hoping to arrange a vacation there in the next 12-18mos for few weeks. Have to go back and watch more of your previous vids. Keepm coming!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

ah you will love it and then you will end up wanting to move here too haha it is inevitable

@carolrampling862 2 ай бұрын

Loved this Joe, so much information. A lovely natural flow to this video, you nailed it. 👌 Thanks for sharing.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

thank you! now onto the proper content from Madeira haha

@georgepiteira7586 Ай бұрын

Hi Joe, we love your creative content on all things Madeira Portugal. Some ideas that come to mind that you can expand are coming up with the top 3 unique food joints, top 3 things to see or do (or festivities) in each municipality of Madeira. Yes, the island is small, but, there are a total of 10 municipalities. We would also appreciate a few vlogs to learn more about Madeira's sustainable agriculture and traditional practices and where the local produce comes from. We love your creative content and look forward to seeing more. Cheers!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

I will try my best for you :) Glad you enjoy the content.

@Aria-sm7xv 14 күн бұрын

Those are really thoughtful suggestions.

@jansenglasgow3507 2 ай бұрын

I ve been there 7 amazing days Siiiiuuuu, great job Joey

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

so good right! hopefully you will enjoy the upcoming content

@the.word.alchemist Ай бұрын

On way home from a two week trip on Madeira. Wow. What an island! Stayed mostly in the north, which I love. Can recommend "As Pedros snack bar" in Ponta Delgada to your belly. More a lunch place, and no menu (I guess he cooks what he has in) - the Espada was soooooo good! Thanks for the Bella 5 recommendation - very tasty.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

The north is stunning isn't it. I love riding over there. I will definitely check out that snack bar, I have added it to my list. sounds like my type of place. Yeah, bela is awesome!

@anastasiiakordonska5986 2 ай бұрын

Hi Joe, I've just discovered your channel. I found very interesting videos about PROS and CONS of LIVING in different places. Looking forward to such videos

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Welcome! I hope you enjoy all the videos :)

@Jamesmatthews 2 ай бұрын

Great video mate. Looking at hopefully living in Madeira down the line. Bloody love that island

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s an awesome place! I’m sure you’ll make it here one day to live

@beverlyweber4122 2 ай бұрын

❤❤ beautiful location!!

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

just you wait until you see more of it :)

@maxf3253 2 ай бұрын

Brave Joe, I am travelling though you❤❤❤❤❤❤

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

I hope you’ll enjoy it Max

@luismanuelruiz1622 Ай бұрын

Thanks Joe. I want to visit Madeira next Month May. Thanks for the information.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

you will love it!! hope you enjoy the content

@RuePhoto 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe & more from Madeira please! ☺ You'll have to introduce me to Kenzie, she's such a beauty & I'll definitely have to try one of those beef pregos! By the way that was extremely well explained & you had it to a tee, but were you tempted to stop at Nata 7 as you were glancing there?! I've yet to try bubble tea so I now have an excuse when in Funchal! Enjoy the rest of your week & weekend & friend 🤗

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Haha you caught me Rue! Nata 7 will be in next weeks video, I saved it for that video theme, you’ll see why :)

@RuePhoto Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP I don't seem to be getting notifications for your replies for some reason! 🤔

@charlesnorm4883 2 ай бұрын

Would love to see a video about the different places to live on the island. As well as learn about the pros and cons of living there.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

I will try my best for that one in future

@LivingWalks Ай бұрын

Good to see you back Mr P! We'll be in Funchal in a couple of weeks, be good to catch up over a chinesa!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

awesome, when are you here?

@LivingWalks Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP 31st May - 18th June, we've bought a place in Funchal! We can tell you all about it, and look forward to hearing about your new plans too.

@helploveinspire2006 Ай бұрын

Nice video man. We’re hoping to close on a home there in July!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I wish you luck

@danny_and_diggy 2 ай бұрын

Madeira looks good Joe 👍 We never thought about going there but we might reconsider now after seeing this vlog 😊

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

keep watching and I will see you guys here soon haha! I will convince you next month when I am in BKK

@brunod1186 Ай бұрын

Good choice 👍

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

thank you!

@L_Sombrero Ай бұрын

A deep dive into the property market there would be very helpful.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

I will see what I can do :)

@LukasNiebel Ай бұрын

Great video Joe, I'll be flying to Madeira tomorrow to live for the next 7 months as a Dive Instructor. Happy to connect and explore some places with you together 😊

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

that is awesome! where will you be instructing?

@LukasNiebel Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP the dive shop is called Manta Diving and is located in Canico de Baixo, right in the national marine park.

@shaunashton9744 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing lots of different and exciting places to explore Joe. The Georgia series is a great example of showing a location that I wasn't expecting to be so beautiful. I think Portugal & Spain would be a good place to start, lots of great food and beautiful locations. Happy to see more on Thailand and SE Asia in general. Funchal does look beautiful but I think it would be too isolated for me to live in, I am more than happy to come visit. Plus the beaches are a lot better where I live.

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Yes! Definitely, going to try and get some good content out from here and hopefully people enjoy it, it is nice to show a place that I like so much.

@dianacoulson4724 Ай бұрын

Just curious, Where do you live with the great beaches?

@shaunashton9744 Ай бұрын

@dianacoulson4724 Australia. But actually some of the best beaches are facing the roaring 40's of Antarctica. Think Point Break and Bells Beach

@dianacoulson4724 Ай бұрын

@@shaunashton9744 I did wonder! I'm from Sydney but live in Spain... I've been trying to get to Madeira for a long time...

@shaunashton9744 Ай бұрын

@dianacoulson4724 I thought you may have been from Aus. Everyone thinks QLD has the best beaches but actually NSW is much better. Unfortunately I have only had 10 day visit to Spain but would love to go back.

@bob-007 Ай бұрын

For beaches check out Porto Santo island, which is part of Madeira. Might make a nice video!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

yes! i will film that, I want to take my motorbike over for a trip, thank you for the tip

@suespencer6563 Ай бұрын

Also, Machico is lovely! Great beach and not as touristy.

@justindewey6914 2 ай бұрын

Great video. We loved Madeira and Funchal. The only real negative for Funchal that we had was the amount of traffic going through the town.

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Fair point, I guess I don’t really notice it on my small bike, I just nip through it.

@antoniocruz8083 2 ай бұрын

It's nothing compared to cities in Portugal and very little polution too because of the sea breezes.

@IsaMGFaria Ай бұрын

Bolo do Caco is delicious. They use to give it a wonderful flavour spreading garliic butter. Bolo do Caco is made with Sweet Potato. Is curious the name of this "bread"...called Bolo do Caco. If we translate to english it would be another meaning: Bolo (Cake) of the Caco.why "Caco"?. What does it mean? Caco means a piece of a broken ceramic ou something like "Roof Tile".....so the name Bolo do Caco is because in the past (very old times) people in Madeira Island use to bake it in a piece (Caco) of broken Roof Tile. Nowadays ....things are modern and there are many peeople there that doens't even know the reason of its name! 🤩🙃 Thank you for this wonderful Video.. I've just subscribed your chanel! .......................... PS.: "Bazar do Povo"...a very popular Store (you were almost there in this Video)......my Grandfather (my father's side) worked there many years. I was born in this beautiful Island, but never lived there. When I was a 3 months baby, my parents decided to leave the Island for Brazil-Sao Paulo where I lived til I came to the UK in 2006). I only visited Madeira when I was already an adult woman. When I was a child I used to send letters to my Granddad to this address: "Bazar do Povo" at Rua do Bettecourt-Funchal (Bettencourt Street). I grew up with Madeira inside my heart, as my Father was a Photographer in Madeira and taught me everything about the Island. I dream of living there! Like the Music: I have a dream....a song to sing ( yes...sing and dance the famous folk dance: "Bailinho da Madeira"). Sorry for this long Comment. When I talk about Madeira I get excited! 😆🤩🥰

@TheJoeyP 21 күн бұрын

thank you :)

@yan-world 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience living there. 👍 As for the insurance, I had to pay with own money (approximately 200 euro), but the insurance returned me after one month. The medical service was a great quality. As for rent, I had to pay $ 100 per day on Airbnb. Kinda expensive, but comparing the rent prices with London, Paris, Barcelona or USA cities, maybe it is not so bad, eh. As for the job options, if you have a US remote job or an online business, you can do OK.

@TheJoeyP 14 күн бұрын

yes, remote job is the way forward I think. but obviously that in itself disrupts the economy for the locals.

@sachacat100 Ай бұрын

Hey Joe. Nice video. Enjoyed seeing Madeira again and the tips on restaurants. The Madeira government offers a subsidy for flights for residents. “The Portuguese Government yesterday approved the extension, until 31 December of this year, of the transitional regime of the social mobility subsidy for air and sea travel between the mainland and Madeira and between this region and the Azores.” This is how it works: “Residents continue to pay “up front” In practice, Madeirans who travel between the region and the mainland or the Azores continue to have to pay for the trip in full and then be reimbursed by the State through the social mobility subsidy - a compensation that aims to promote the territorial cohesion of the islands -, when the new model provided that they would pay only the fixed contribution, the rest being paid directly by the State to the companies. The law, meanwhile suspended, had been presented to the national parliament after approval by the Regional Legislative Assembly of Madeira and, later, by the Assembly of the Republic, on July 19, 2019. It fixed at€ 86 and €65 the air fares paid by Madeiran residents and students, respectively, for trips to the mainland and the Azores.”

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

yes! that actually is a great help, I should start taking advantage of that to be honest.

@Aria-sm7xv 14 күн бұрын

Whoa! I think you just fixed my decisions, decisions dilemma. I might just be happy to pay higher taxes than I would in Canada to retire to Madeira and be able to fly to EU at a respectful price. I am eager to travel.

@daviddeveau5101 2 ай бұрын

I want to visit Madeira. And now I really want to. Thank you. The Azores would be very nice too.

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Azores would be awesome, I’ll definitely take a filming trip there one day

@tracychesney4303 2 ай бұрын

Hey Joe. GREAT video! Your Madeira videos a few years ago is what got me attached to your channel! It’s the first Madeira KZfaq channel we found actually! I’ve really enjoyed all your Thailand, as well as your other food and travel videos. Anyways, we moved here just over a year ago and spent 10 months in Funchal. We moved to Tabua in January, and we’re so fortunate that we can hike straight out of our front door and we just fall in love with Madeira over and over again - we’re pinching ourselves every day. Would love to show you around Tabua and the lovely neighborhoods we hike through, as we get to know this fab part of the island, just between RB and Ponta do Sol. Send me a pm if you’d like to join us on a hike or two - we’re a trifle older than you (😊) but are game for most things. We have a couple favorite restaurants on this side of the Island, too, that serve what’s available locally. I’m so glad you’re continuing with the channel and that you’re adapting and changing what you offer. It’s great content, and your views will only increase, I’m sure.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

thank you! glad you enjoy all the content, hopefully you have seen the improvement haha. Yes definitely we should catch up. and by all means let me know the restaurants too, always looking for places to film.

@huardmichele 3 күн бұрын

Hello, was there in March, from Canada; fell in love with the european charm and the strong nature. Will be back in November. Thanks for the tip (Bela Five). I presume you already know Porto da Cruz and the amazing 'snack bar' A Pipa ? Keep us posted!

@yorkhunt1251 2 ай бұрын

Funny my first boba tea experience was actually in Porto last year! My bf's late uncle had a time share in Madeira and he agreed to let my bf use it. Now that the time share has been passed onto my bf's cousins, not a word has been breathed about that agreement. Your video might be the closest we'll ever get to Madeira. 😹😹😹

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

noooo it is such an awesome island, I will convince you to come and visit, do not worry about that

@chriswalker19931 Ай бұрын

Welcome Joey.. Filming in public here definitely gets awkward 😂 Will ensure to say Hi if I see you about. Great content 💪

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

haha 100% thankfully I tend to try and ignore it, gets me sometimes still now though! sure, do say hi

@markfitzy.86 Ай бұрын

I love that place.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

me too!

@LTRaider 2 ай бұрын

I agree & love it! I went last Fall & looked at property. But in the end the taxes, & the government’s wishy washy behavior on Visas really deterred me. Sadly. I’m so glad it’s working for you. Blessings!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

yeah, that is always a pain isn't it. Makes no sense to me that taxes and visas restrict our access to the world, but sadly it is the way

@supatracross5172 2 ай бұрын

Hi Joe!

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Hello hello

@user-oi2rd8yl2u Ай бұрын

Madeira s sister island Porto Santo has a huge sand beach.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

good shout!

@michaelrodrigues9451 2 ай бұрын

About time someone done some good content about maderia, there’s a restaurant called vides in estreito de camera de lobos great value and great esptatada

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

hahaha no pressure! Jeff from Hit the road will be thrilled haha. yes!! it is on my list to film, do not worry.

@leito1257 4 күн бұрын

Espetada..?😂

@SallySparks 2 ай бұрын

Good list. I've been here a year and a half and have found though, that it has been easy to make long term friends. I'm older, though, and connecting with other people who have moved here, for the most part. Maybe it's more transient for people who are younger, outside of the digital nomad community. Healthcare? I think with the private hospital and the upcoming university medical complex, we're in good shape for healthcare. It was a factor in our decision, and I consider it a pro.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

hmmm maybe it is just me then haha! You are totally right about the new hospital, I completely forgot about that despite riding past it.

@brendajackson3653 Ай бұрын

love that you enjoy the island of Madeira, it makes me proud as the offspring of Madeiran locals, however, it is concerning for the amount of foreigners wanting to get holiday homes there which means that gentrification diminishes opportunities for the locals which in turn changes the feel of the culture.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

you are right! I try and represent it well and give to the local economy, not just the tourist spots :)

@rf071968 Ай бұрын

We are out there from 02/05 for a week, really looking forward to it. I’ve saved Bela 5 for a prego!. Looking for some live music bars for the evenings, any ideas? Great content, keep it up.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

you want to go to Bela for the fish really, prego is good, but the fish is where they shine. Live music in the evenings... I think it is more a bit sporadic and depends on when they have someone booked. Usually they post events on social media, so it isn't always easy to come across them.

@rf071968 Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP thank you

@MK-cc5ve 16 күн бұрын

This is exactly the content I needed. Just perfect. I am vacillating between retiring to Madeira or somewhere in France from Canada. I’ll have to spend 6 months a year in either one to qualify for EU citizenship (despite being born a Dutch national, now former Dutch national), and I want to travel the rest of the time. I’m weighing climate v. ease of travel. Decisions…decisions…

@TheJoeyP 14 күн бұрын

decisions decisions indeed. but I think you will love living there.

@Aria-sm7xv 14 күн бұрын

@@TheJoeyP You make everything, food, travel, So genuinely and authenticity tempting. It’s your superpower.

@MariusCristianParaschiv 10 күн бұрын

Very nice! What video camera are you using?

@TheJoeyP 9 күн бұрын

thanks, I think I filmed this one on gopro 12. usually I film on the canon r10, but more and more I am just using my iPhone as it is so easy

@evopsomopso Ай бұрын

They are also building a giant new hospital on the island! This will raise the health standard significantly.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

yes!!! I forgot about that... whoops

@Andytizer Ай бұрын

Madeira seems a top destination for nomading and retiring. Question - what about tech gear, is it easy to get the latest phones, Macs etc or are these a pain to buy. What about online shopping, hard, expensive, is it different to mainland Portugal?

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

you are spot on! you can get stuff here, for sure. there are normal shops and electronic shops. You can order online, but it does take time! it isn't expensive, but it does take time. it is one of the compromises of living on a small isolated island, but it is paradise

@NotfromDateline Ай бұрын

Id like to know what remote work you do and how you got into it, how much it pays etc, cheers! I enjoyed this video

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

personally, I just do KZfaq, but I did work remotely as an IT consultant previously.

@aderitodealmeida5644 10 күн бұрын

"Sandy beaches"? Hint: Porto Santo island... there, in the same archipelago...!

@TheJoeyP 9 күн бұрын

good call!

@MrAmhara 15 күн бұрын

To be fair Madeira is not in Europe. It’s technically part of the African tectonic plates system. It’s sort of like France claiming Tahiti is in Europe.

@TheJoeyP 14 күн бұрын

culturally and politically :)

@odairmendes9863 Ай бұрын

Interresante

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

thank you!

@christobar 21 күн бұрын

Don't forget about Porto Santo for beautiful beaches!

@TheJoeyP 21 күн бұрын

that is true, I will take my motorcycle over one day and film

@luliluli1471 11 күн бұрын

The main con of Madeira, for the English, is to get the pronunciation right. But a great video, though.😊

@TheJoeyP 9 күн бұрын

:) thanks

@Socrates... Ай бұрын

What are the criteria to retire there? Does it lead to citizenship? Could you do a video on this and other routes?

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

I would need to do some research for that. I wish I could retire, but not just yet haha

@zemrpereira Ай бұрын

I was born and raised in madeira, one big thing you failed to point out. If culture is your thing, music, art, whatever, Madeira is a desert it has next to nothing. So yeah, you can and will get bored. That's why I left and I'm not going back. And its as expensive as Lisbon, which is just stupid. Just as Lisbon, it was waaaay too many tourists and it's ruining economic life for locals, since our income is so poor.

@zemrpereira Ай бұрын

And if you want sand, go to porto santo for a weekend. 15min flight ou 2,5h by ferry. Best beaches in Portugal, by far.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

that is kind of true, but if I want a dose of pure culture, I can jump on a plane somewhere! everywhere has a compromise. London is full of culture and food and I loved it, but then other aspects dragged on me eventually

@EmBaMusik Ай бұрын

Soooo I definitely try the Restaurant you mentioned but I also have my suggestions that you need to try 😁 so I think my Favourite Prego is from the Black Pearl in Funchal, the meat is so good my Favourite is the mustard Prego the mixed sauce is so incredible 🤤 and the chef is so simpatico (we talked hours when we were there ^^ absolutely interesting man, if you go there greet him from the two Germans which talked long with him in fevereiro) and the second restaurant is the Praça Velha im Porto da Cruz. Amazing prego, amazing view, good price. And then I have two recommendations not for prego in particular. The first is the Década Café in ribeira bravo with Venezuelan food. Very good and very friendly owners. The last one is a Snack bar Avista Navios (just if you are driving next to it you can go there) it is in Seixal. The homemade Cake is really good we had the cookie cake and brownies. Very very good. Just if you are in the area ^^

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

Black Pearl I must try, people have mentioned it to me a lot, so I should try it. the One in Porto Da Cruz is great, I have eaten there. Thanks for your recommendations, I will check them out!

@EmBaMusik Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP you will not regret it. So delicious, and the chef/owner is so sympathetic and has so many interesting stories about the world ^^ and speak multiple languages (perfect British English, Spanish, Papiamento if I remember right and Português of course 😄). He looks a little bit like the god father 🤣

@marcelinadesousa9953 Ай бұрын

I'm from Madeira living in Guernsey channel islands, my son iis 26 yrs old born in Guernsey he said if he could do his job in Madeira and earn the same he would move because he loves there, it's just the wages that unfortunately is too low

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

yeah, that is the big big issue! I am from Alderney :)

@officialrobertcenox 2 ай бұрын

Cons of living in madeira = online purchases takes ages to arrive. And flights are not affordable for East and out of Europe compared to other airports .

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Yeah the prices are stuck with high demand and a finite amount of seats due to a small airport which can’t expand. Always going to be an issue now I guess. Online shopping is just something you have to accept when you live on a remote island.

@MrFilfernandes 2 ай бұрын

Which Channel Island are you from Joe ? I’m from Jersey been living in Madeira for two years

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

I am from Alderney!

@MrFilfernandes Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP If you’re ever in Santana way give us a shout

@garyk9878 Ай бұрын

It would help if when talking about prices of things such as rent, food, buses and so on, that you give examples. What do you pay for rent and what does look like. A one bedroom, two bedroom, utilities, internet…..how much was your lunch and so forth.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

Well that’s fine in the moment, but prices are changing all the time - so I decided not to do that or it would become outdated info very quickly.

@ivanbarbosa81 2 ай бұрын

You should visit Cabo Verde not far from there

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

That’s a good shout! I’m always open to content ideas :)

@Janeg4929 Ай бұрын

Born and raised in the UK however my family are from Madeira. My parents went on holiday to Madeira in March/April and when I asked who they saw there they said they saw you 🤣

@TheJoeyP 21 күн бұрын

haha that is cool! Did they say hi or just spot me?

@Janeg4929 20 күн бұрын

@@TheJoeyP they just spotted you. Probably too scared to say hello 😂 we love your videos

@TheJoeyP 20 күн бұрын

@@Janeg4929 haha next time definitely say hi! I’m friendly, well, friendly enough haha

@desertdweller8520 2 ай бұрын

Driving can be challenging here.

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

I’m used to it! After Bangkok and Saigon, Madeira is a breeze to drive haha

@paco_pacato 2 ай бұрын

You could do some effort to not switch the e and i in Madeira. If you can say hey (or say) you can say MadEIra instead of Madiera.

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Well one is the British which is how I’d naturally say it and the other is the Portuguese if I remember! I am British after all

@clone_prosantos1655 28 күн бұрын

You forgot porto santo island beach the best of europe , it's madeira to

@TheJoeyP 21 күн бұрын

I will film there, don't worry!

@walid1469 Ай бұрын

❤

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

thank you!

@ruialves4965 2 ай бұрын

I love Madeira 🍻

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

Me too!!

@TheGforceuk Ай бұрын

As a couple who are looking to retire in a few years. Could you comfortably retire on 30k between you and then state pension 6 years later than that.

@TheJoeyP 21 күн бұрын

I have to admit, I am not in a position to help on that. I think there are some other channels who focus on retirement in Madeira.

@TheGforceuk 20 күн бұрын

@@TheJoeyP it wasn’t so much a question about retiring but could we live on 30k a year in Madeira do you think . No rent as we’d be buying

@irmelieija Ай бұрын

Did you have a channel before?

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

yes! Joe Parrilla! but I am keeping that for Asia content going forward

@Travellereleven 2 ай бұрын

Hey Joey! Going to make Madeira my base as well! Coming the 4-8th June to scout where to live! Would love to meet up for a coffee/beer/wine! Cheers 🍻 are you on twitter by any chance?

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Definitely recommend a scouting mission, you never know until you know. Unfortunately I leave in May for a couple of months on filming trips so won’t be around in June.

@francoisemond4218 Ай бұрын

Hey ! I am trying to find your IG... can't find it... can you help please? Obrigado

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

@the.joey.p

@bull.dog. 2 ай бұрын

Have you dealt with the bureaucracy yet?

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Of course! It’s very paper based but I’ve definitely been places where it’s worse.

@bull.dog. 2 ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP not just paper based, but as you mentioned - it's not what you know, it's who you know - meaning corruption, and recent scandal's are proof of that

@pavelbobb3069 Ай бұрын

visited Madeira In April ,lovely place csame back to Canada last night and its snowing now ,wtf 🤣

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

hahaha that is never good! cannot beat the sub tropical climate here!

@jackmason4374 2 ай бұрын

Rents have gone up due to all the digital nomads taking up properties that should go to locals same as the canaries

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

Well not just that, the influx of tourists means everyone is turning to Airbnb and AL. Digital nomads also driving prices up everywhere, but traditional tourism and interest is doing it just as much. Supply is low, demand is huge, it’s inevitable.

@pentrubarbati 2 ай бұрын

We live in a free world stop with this communist atitude

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

@@pentrubarbati 🤣🤣

@nigel8499 2 ай бұрын

I think you're better in Europe and forget Asia for now. Just my personal view.

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

for now yes! although I have been here nearly a year but only got around to filming now. a trip to Asia is definitely on the cards, but this is my home for now!

@LTRaider 2 ай бұрын

What is your IG handle? Can’t find you.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

@joeparrilla

@luisfilipe534 Ай бұрын

Real estate speculation by foreigners is making impossible for locals to buy or rent a house

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

Yep! Big problem! Not sure how that’s solved though.

@luisfilipe534 Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP Portugal is becoming a thematic park for tourists, digital nomads, and retires from north of Europe. What we need in legislation. Like in some other countries with much less severe house crisis, non residents should not be allowed to buy residential houses.

@MadinaVadache Ай бұрын

I can never live on island sorry, visit is ok.

@TheJoeyP 21 күн бұрын

no one is forcing you haha

@jsilvamaintenance Ай бұрын

Lisbon is Lisbon ( o resto é paisagem )

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

haha yes!

@williamdfr1715 7 күн бұрын

May I ask why you choose to call yourself an ex-pat rather than an immigrant?

@TheJoeyP 6 күн бұрын

Because I’m British and that’s normally the term used as standard: but also because I don’t see it as permanent for me.

@williamdfr1715 6 күн бұрын

I do understand about the temporary nature of the term. But I'm just extremely wary of how British people who choose to retire abroad (which is not temporary) choose to call themselves ex-pats, whereas those nasty coloured people who come to work in Britain are always referred to as immigrants, usually by the self same people. As an immigrant myself, I am extremely conscious of the double standard, although I accept that in your particular case it is indeed the right term, no criticism intended and no offence taken I hope.

@joelfaulk Ай бұрын

Are you flaming?

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

@motozest7856 11 күн бұрын

2:13 50 km squared?? Too much Vinho da Madeira, I see... It's 15 times that size, mate.

@TheJoeyP 11 күн бұрын

Slip of the tongue / meant to say 55km long

@SoupHack Ай бұрын

That is a statue of Messi 😂

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

hahaha you will be arrested on arrival for saying that!

@SoupHack Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP :)))

@mikenelson1624 2 ай бұрын

✨✨🍅✨✨🔅❤️‍🔥

@TheJoeyP 2 ай бұрын

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@joaquimsilvadomingues6927 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹😱❤❤❤❤

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

❤❤

@BO_Riddle 2 ай бұрын

If thats a new hair cut i'll eat my hat.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

hahah get your knife and fork out, I have never had a skin fade before

@bgmckeown 20 күн бұрын

Another beautiful island ruined by tourism sadly

@TheJoeyP 20 күн бұрын

Ruined??

@McDuff_ZA Ай бұрын

He talks too much

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

That’s why it’s my channel

@teddydavis2339 2 ай бұрын

It's so amazing how people are falling in love with Portugal. The country is beautiful, but the people ruined it for me. Honestly, I never met such racist people in my life. I probably would have felt differently if I didn't get treated like crap by random people. I hope it continues to be good for you. Make sure you learn they language or find an expat community. It's not easy to make Portuguese friends. Good luck, mate!

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

Madeira is great for me!

@luciatheron1621 Ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that about my tribe.

@cybilm133 4 күн бұрын

German here. Been to Madeira multiple times and have never had a problem with local people. They have always been very helpful and kind.

@wheredogaysretire Ай бұрын

Hi Joe! I loved this video. Great things to know about Madeira. I am the host of the Where Do Gays Retire Podcast. I interview people who have moved to different places all over the world that are safe places for the LGBTQ community. If you are part of this community I would love the opportunity to have you on my show. If you are not, I still will recommend your channel because I love the content. Thank you for what you do. Feel free to get in touch with me. Mark.

@TheJoeyP Ай бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks for the offer. However, unfortunately, I’m not part of that community, but appreciate the offer and recommendation. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@markgoldstein4663 Ай бұрын

@@TheJoeyP Thank you! I'm going to post one of your videos in my group of you don't mind.