In this video we scout the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal. A Portuguese jewel, with temperate climate all year round, unbelievable natural landscapes and affordable living.
Join us in this unique adventure to learn its history, the many things to do, best neighborhoods to live in and more.
Find out why Madeira is so popular among expats claiming to be their paradise for both city and island style living.
But can Madeira be our little paradise to call home? Let’s find out.

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LINKS FOR ACCOMODATIONS/TOURS IN THIS VIDEO
► TOUR(S): Sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro: http://bit.ly/41h0RQE
► HOTEL(S): https://www.enotel.com/enotelmagnolia

Chapter List:
00:00 Start Intro
01:05 Why Madeira?
01:44 Our Paradise Home Requirement Checklist
02:06 Flying into Madeira
04:32 Fast Roads and Public Transport
05:38 Walkability
08:38 Things To Do
24:06 Weather
24:57 Access to Beaches
26:00 Cost of Living and Estimated Monthly Expenses
28:24 Medical Care
29:31 Safety/Security
30:23 Real Estate Prices/Neighborhoods
33:40 Final Thoughts

Our Forever Home Requirement Checklist:
□ Distance to International Airport: Less than 45 minute by car, train, subway or bus.
□ Public Transportation: Reliable metro, bus systems, trains, rideshare services and bike/scooter friendly.
□ Walkability: Markets/restaurants/shops within a 15 minute walk, parks and outdoor recreation within a 30 minute drive.
□ Things to Do: International restaurants, parks/outdoor activities, live music and art scene. Beaches, nearby city attractions and dog friendly activities.
□ Average Weather: Ideally between 60F 80 degrees year round. 300 days or more of sun, exposure to no or few natural disasters.
□ Access to beaches: Walking distance preferred or 3hour drive max. Wide, quiet beaches with plenty of water sports.
□ Cost of living: Low cost utilities, fresh foods, energy efficient alternatives.
□ Good medical care: Major hospital within 10 miles, high quality care, low health insurance premiums and prompt emergency services.
□ Safety and Security: Low crime rates, able to walk around safely at night and active police presence.
□ Price/Style of Homes/Neighborhoods: Up to $400,000usd purchase price or $1,800 a month for rent 2 Bedroom/2 Bath minimum, yard space, high speed internet, approximately 200sq meters finished space. Detached home preferred, views, pool access and a gated community is a plus.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
Madeira useful information: https://www.visitmadeira.com/pt/trave...
Digital Nomad Village Madeira Islands (StartUP website): https://digitalnomads.startupmadeira.eu/
Madeira Government and Tourism Statistics: https://estatistica.madeira.gov.pt/#

USEFUL FACEBOOK GROUPS:
Expat Community Funchal Madeira Portugal
Madeira Expat Community

REAL ESTATE WEBSITES:
https://www.idealista.pt/comprarcasa...
https://www.flatio.com/s/Madeira_Island
https://casa.sapo.pt/engb/district.m...
https://www.imovirtual.com/en/comprar...

RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING TOOLS WE USE
► EMPOWER (formerly Personal Capital) Money manager, networth calculator & retirement planner: https://fxo.co/1353861/SeekingParadis...
► NEW RETIREMENT Retirement Financial Planner:
https://bit.ly/3Rta8Tq

RESOURCES WE USE TRAVELING & LIVING ABROAD
► EXPRESSVPN Virtual Private Network (3 extra months free with 12month plan with our affiliate link):
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► WISE Easy and cheap International money transfers:
https://wise.prf.hn/l/NJPoJ9N
► TRAVELING MAILBOX View your postal mail online anywhere: https://travelingmailbox.com/?ref=1426
► HOME EXCHANGE The#1 home exchange community in the world (Travel for less): https://www.homeexchange.com/?ae=633
► DISCOVERCARS (Support us by using our affiliate link): https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=s...
► BORDR Easiest way to get your Portuguese NIF and/or Bank Account (Get $10 off for each with our affiliate link):
https://www.bordr.com/?via=seekingpar...

MILEAGE REWARD TRAVEL ESSENTIALS WE USE
► CHASE SAPPHIRE PREFERRED Our favorite rewards credit card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19...
► TRAVELFREELY Free app to manage travel reward credit cards (Learn how travel for free): bit.ly/3Z2OvdV

OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION TOOLS
► EPIDEMICSOUND Copyright Free Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...

Other Music:
Future Girl RKVC
Support by RFM NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

Music: Reflection [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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