IN FOCUS Tourists Face New Charges at More Sites Across Madeira

Tourists Face New Charges at More Sites Across Madeira

Starting in 2026, Madeira will charge non-residents at more popular natural sites. Since last year, multiple separate tourist taxes were put in place, raising the question if a single, and more transparent model, would be better.

IN FOCUS Portugal's Real Estate Prices Skyrocket 80% in 5 Years, Leading EU Market

Portugal's Real Estate Prices Skyrocket 80% in 5 Years, Leading EU Market

Considering the time between 2019 and 2024 and according to Global Property Guide, Nowhere else in Europe have property prices risen as much as in Portugal.

IN FOCUS Cory's Shearwater: Sounds like Madeira

Cory's Shearwater: Sounds like Madeira

Never heard of Cory's Shearwater? If you have spent time on Madeira, you have likely heard its distinctive wailing!

Political Parties Clash Over Sale of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital

Political Parties Clash Over Sale of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital

Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital in Madeira will be sold, with political parties opposing the decision due to care shortages and public interest concerns.

Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project

Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project

Ponta do Sol intends to partially cover Estrada dos Anjos, following the Tabua-Ribeira Brava model, to ensure safety while preserving the landscape.

SIGA Launches New Pre-Paid Bus Tickets for Tourists

SIGA Launches New Pre-Paid Bus Tickets for Tourists

Today, SIGA launched a new range of pre-paid bus passes designed for tourists, filling a long-standing gap in Madeira’s local public transport offering.

5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans

5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans

5% of hiking slots are reserved for residents. Since they make up only 2% of hikers, the president of the IFCN considers this quota sufficient, all while arguably struggling to defend the law.

Câmara de Lobos: Today a Reference Parish, Says Mayor

Câmara de Lobos: Today a Reference Parish, Says Mayor

Freguesia de Câmara de Lobos celebrated its 596th anniversary yesterday, with the mayor emphasizing the parish’s growth and declaring it now holds “reference” status.

Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year

Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year

Madeira will receive fixed speed cameras on Via Rápida and Via Expresso this year.

Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue

Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue

The young man who set fire to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue earlier today, was apprehended by PSP Madeira and taken to hospital for urgent psychiatric evaluation.

Madeira's Teatro Metaphora Wins International Award

Madeira's Teatro Metaphora Wins International Award

Green Steps a project running in Câmara de Lobos since 2015, was awarded the prestigious international prize 'Connecting Cultures' by the international CT Awards 2025 in Germany.