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MADEIRA FRIENDS

Your international community on the island. Digital nomads, remote workers, expats and locals.



MEET THE FOUNDERS MARELIN & LUIS

We're givers, not takers

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We bridge the gap and connect the dots between locals, digital nomads, remote workers & expats

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VIBRANT COMMUNITY
Onboarding, day-to-day support, help, events and activities

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SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Knowledge transfer in schools, non-profits and volunteering

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BUSINESS AND TECH
Technology, networking, opportunities and investment


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FITNESS WELLNESS

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LUNCHES

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MEETUPS

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DINNERS

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PARTIES

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WORKSHOPS

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VOLUNTEERING

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SKILL-SHARING


THINGS WE DO FOR THE COMMUNITY
ALMOST EVERYTHING, REALLY

  • Relocate to Madeira

  • Accommodation

  • Real Estate Property

  • Legal & Tax Advice

  • Open your company here

  • Recommendations & tips

  • Healthcare

  • Car rentals & activities

  • Fitness & networking

  • Events & venues


WE HELPED MANY FRIENDS IN 2023

10.000+

People at our events

270+

In-person gatherings

170+

Rentals

Dozens

Relocated people

Multiple

Giving-back initiatives

Several

New companies

Few cool

Tech events

😏

New couples


OUR PARTNERS

Want to be part of this mission?

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COMMUNITY
MONTHLY SUPPORT
PROGRESS: 73% ⭐️

To pay for Marelin and Luis' minimum salary

  • 24/7 help to everyone

  • Community onboarding

  • Connect with locals and services

  • Rentals and real estate help

  • Manage whatsapp, slack, instagram, facebook, e-mail

  • Organize events and activities

  • Create giving-back initiatives

  • Tips and recommendations

  • Tax and legal support

  • Help relocating to Madeira