My tour guide and local expert Valdemar Andrade was incredible. We spent two full days with him. One day on the west side of Maderia, and one day on the east side. He spoke very good English, and was able to tailor our tour based on our profile and our desires. He made recommendations to use our time effectively and get the most of the day. His knowledge of the island is just incredible. From it's history, to it's culture, to it's food, wine, vegetation, farming techniques, the "sea", the beaches, and he knew exactly where to be and when to avoid crowds and the large buses. Everything went seamlessly due to his attention to the details, while still being flexible based on our growing interests. The sights and sounds of the island were just incredible. Valdenmar was always looking out for us including our safety. A real gentleman. A highly recommend him.