Santana: Madeira's Most Affordable Housing Market at €1,792/m²
Santana is Madeira’s most affordable housing market, despite a yearly 21.1% increase, according to Idealista. See how the other municipalities rank.
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Festival Colombo Draws Crowds to Porto Santo
Christopher Columbus came to the Madeira archipelago in 1478 and settled on Porto Santo after marrying the governor's daughter.
International Sharing School Invests €20M in Funchal Expansion
International Sharing School in Madeira invests over €20 million in new facilities, expanding capacity from 240 to 500 students.
Man Found Dead on Praia Formosa Beach in Funchal
A man's body was discovered on Praia Formosa beach in Funchal, with authorities investigating the circumstances and not ruling out foul play.
Wave of Death: The 1930 Tsunami That Hit Câmara de Lobos
On 4 March 1930, a cliff collapse unleashed a deadly tsunami on Câmara de Lobos. Explore the tragedy Madeira remembers as the Wave of Death.
Over Half of Portuguese Consumers Lost Purchasing Power in Last Year
Over half of Portuguese consumers lost purchasing power last year. Only 13% saw any increase as cost of living pressures change shopping habits nationwide.
Funchal Housing Supply Falls One-Third as Sees Biggest Drop
Funchal housing supply drops one-third vs last year, largest decrease among district capitals. Madeira island overall registered a 23% reduction in housing supply.
Porto do Funchal Named World's Best Cruise Terminal for Sustainability
Porto do Funchal shows sustainability excellence by winning World Cruise Award for 2026.
Madeira Launches Island-Wide SMS Emergency Alert System
Madeira residents and visitors will receive emergency alerts via SMS in Portuguese or English through new civil protection system
Madeira Inflation Rises to 3.8% in September
Inflation in Madeira reached 3.8% in September 2026, driven by rising fuel prices and services costs.
One in Six in Portugal Throws Small Tech in Regular Trash
Study reveals 17.8% of Portuguese consumers improperly dispose of fast-tech electrical items like chargers and earphones.