Madeira is famous for its elaborate embroidery. Historically, it is not certain when exactly the art of embroidery started in Madeira. The oldest pieces date from the 19th century and show strong English influence. The women mostly work at home and are scattered all over the island. By the daughter of an English merchant from Funchal, Misses Phelps, around 1860 the embroidery became an independent and Madeira typical art. The embroideries are reminiscent of traditional lacework, are richly decorated and very decorative. The oldest embroidery of Madeira is characterized by flower garlands, hole embroidery, chain stitch, rosettes and stars. On tablecloths, scarves, blouses, dresses, handkerchiefs, deco fabrics and children's dresses, the handcrafted works of art can be purchased today.

Madeira wine is a protected name for the south wine, specially made in Madeira. This liqueur wine is not only absolutely unique, but also associated with many traditional works. Its alcohol content is between 17 and 20%, depending on the variety. The wine is enriched with brandy to prevent fermentation. This increases the alcohol content because some of the sugar in the grape remains. The traditional aging process was the "Vinho da Roda Method". The wine was shipped to India and back again. Today, the "Canteiro method" is used more. The barrels are kept at a relatively high temperature, which also produces an aromatic and long-lasting wine. He easily sticks to 100 years without sacrificing quality. Rather the opposite is true. You just have to try it!

The craftsmen usually produce their goods at home. The wickerwork is often piled up in front of the doors of the houses before being picked up. The wicker work of willow branches secures the livelihood of many families and is one of Madeira's most important export goods. Each operation is still carried out by hand, as it was 100 years ago, even peeling the willows. The willow rods are cut in the north of Madeira, boiled or soaked cold and there already peeled. These are then passed on to the basket makers in Camacha, who use them to make baskets and furniture.

The first basket carriages "Carros de Cesto" were introduced as a means of transport for the inhabitants of Montes and thus the first public transport in Madeira. A British businessman in Monte, who was made inventive by the misery, or rather his tired legs, found the way down to Funchal to his trading office on the narrow, steep cobbled paths extremely tediously. At that time, there were no roads on Madeira, and the roads were unsuitable for horses and carriages because of their almost crushing narrowness and the steep slope.