In the Ecological Park of Madeira, more precisely near Areeiro Peak, there is a deep cistern covered by a cement igloo which was constructed by a British family to keep the snow that fell on the mountain and turn it into ice. By that time the ice would come from up there at the back of a strong man walking all the way down to Funchal... Now imagine someone wanting a Madeira Wine on the rocks as it is fashion now!

From here, when clouds are not low, one can admire Funchal city spying through the valley and touching the blue sea that contrasts with the green mountains.