Madeira Home Prices Up 14.6% in 2025
According to Idealista, Madeira recorded a 14.6% increase in property prices over the past year, proving robust market activity and tight housing conditions.
Cruise Tourism in Madeira Generates €62 Million
Funchal’s cruise port closed 2025 with record €62 million impact, 750,000 passengers, but growth slowed compared with the stronger increase seen in 2024.
Machico and Santana Oppose Hiking Time-Slots for Residents
Santana and Machico are challenging Madeira's new mandatory trail registration, labeling the time-slot requirements restrictive for local residents.
U.S. Seizes Russian Shadow-Fleet Oil Tanker in the North Atlantic
After the removal of Maduro, U.S. forces seized a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet that had hastily painted a Russian flag on its hull while trying to evade sanctions enforcement.
Madeira Sees Record Employment in Foreign-Owned Companies
In 2024, Madeira saw record employment in foreign-owned companies, with 243 firms creating over 5 000 jobs and significant economic impact.
Heavy Rain Floods Paul da Serra Plateau
Watch footage of Paul da Serra submerged under water at the start of 2026, after heavy rainfall flooded the plateau.
Madeira Rejects Cash for Hikes as Mobile Coverage Falls Short
Madeira hiking trails now operate with digital-only payments, leaving tourists frustrated by poor mobile coverage.
The Two Paths of Madeira: Understanding Levadas and Veredas
Levadas and veredas follow different histories, landscapes, and risks, shaping how people experience Madeira. But what exactly sets these two apart?
First Fatal Road Accident of 2026 Claims Life of Man
Madeira’s first fatal road accident of 2026 occurred in Ribeira Brava when a man died after his car fell down a steep slope.
Madeira Rent Levels Now Reach Porto District
According to Idealista, median rents in Madeira now match those in the Porto district, with Funchal further narrowing the gap with Porto city.
Black Gold, Black Friday: How Venezuelans Returned to Madeira
At the start of the 20th century, Madeirans crossed the ocean in search of a better life in Venezuela. With Black Friday in 1983 that dream started to collapse. What followed was a long journey - from exile to homecoming.