Crime Rate Falls 6.4%, But Fatal Road Accidents Are a Concern
Crime in Madeira has fallen 6.4% in 2025, with violent crime down 1.5%, but fatal road accidents have already reached last year’s total.
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Lobo Marinho Achieves All-Time Passenger Record in July
Between June and August 2025, the Lobo Marinho ferry carried 183,000 passengers, an increase of 6.5%, while cargo transport grew 30% compared to last year.
Funchal Teleférico Will Close For 3 Months
The Funchal cable car is set to close for three months for essential upgrades. The renovations will include larger cabins and reinforced infrastructure to enhance safety and improve the ride experience.
Bus Strike in Funchal Called Off After Agreement
The strike by Horários do Funchal staff, planned for two days, was cancelled when workers agreed to the company’s proposal during a union meeting this evening.
Why Does LIDL Hesitate to Invest in Madeira?
LIDLs investment in Madeira has long been planned, yet nothing happened. Find out what´s going on!
Major Cruise Operators Plan More Frequent Stops in Madeira
With 750,000 cruise passengers expected in Madeira this year, major cruise lines plan to maintain or further increase the frequency of their visits in the coming years.
This Week's Live Concerts in Madeira
Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concerts and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!
Tourists Fined €750 for Trespassing on PR1
Three tourists were fined a total of €750 for climbing a gate to access a closed section of Madeira’s PR1 – Vereda do Arieiro trail.
Puppies Abandoned Near Garbage Container in Caniço
In Caniço, puppies left in a box beside garbage were rescued. CRO Santa Cruz is asking the guardian of the mother dog to come forward for help with sterilization.
Madeira Ranks First for International Real Estate Searches
Madeira has the highest share of property searches from abroad in Portugal. At the same time, foreign property purchases in Portugal have dropped to their lowest level since 2021.
Sharks Spotted at Ribeira Brava Lead to Swimming Ban
Swimming was temporarily banned at Ribeira Brava beach after harmless “caneja” sharks were spotted near the shore. Authorities raised the red flag as a precautionary safety measure.