House Prices in Madeira Climb 13.6% Over the Past Year
Madeira's housing market surged 13.6% annually by November 2023, driven by Santa Cruz's 21.4% growth. Funchal remains the priciest, echoing Portugal's national trends.
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Uber’s Back! Ride-Sharing Giant Returns to Madeira
Transportation powerhouse Uber announced it will return to Madeira! After a three-year absence, the regional government has granted approval, bringing new mobility options and fresh competition to the island.
€1.3 Million Fireworks Light Up Madeira for New Year's Eve
Funchal is making a big investment in this year's New Year's Eve fireworks, but topping last year's spectacular display, which left a lasting impression on many, will be a tough challenge.
30-Meter Tsunami: Funchal, Machico And Santa Cruz in Danger
Madeira’s defense forces simulated a 30-meter tsunami, revealing vulnerabilities in Caniçal, Santa Cruz, Machico, and Funchal. Key areas, including Funchal’s Lido area are in danger.
Madeira Reports 25% Growth in Public Bus Passengers
Madeira's bus services carried 16 million passengers from January to September 2024, reflecting a 25.2% year-on-year increase and growing public transport demand.
Foreign Buyers Make Up 42.5% of Madeira’s Real Estate Demand
The figure comes from search data on Idealista.pt and should be interpreted with caution. Local buyers, who are often better informed and rely on alternative sources, may not use Idealista.pt as frequently for real estate searches.
Brussels Airlines Announces New Direct Connection to Madeira
Brussels Airlines unveils a new summer route to Madeira, offering weekly direct flights from the European capital starting April 2025
Housing Valuation in Madeira Reaches Record €2,010/m²
In October 2024, Madeira’s housing bank valuations surpassed €2,000/m² for the first time, reflecting the highest growth in Portugal. The increase was mainly driven by rising apartment valuations and strong market activity.
Madeira Honors International Day Against Violence Toward Women
Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by a partner or family member. With these numbers in mind, Madeira marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a series of events at the Legislative Assembly.
Passengers Slam Madeira’s New Public Transport System
Madeira has made significant progress in improving public transportation on the island. However, not everything is going as planned: SIGA seems barely able to cope with the increasing demand, and longstanding issues remain unresolved.
Concerts in Madeira During The Last Week of November!
Get a fresh take on Nina Simone, The Beatles and more - Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concert's and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!