Madeira Will Limit Access to Popular Hiking Trails
Madeira will take action to protect its hiking trails and set limits on foot traffic. Digital tickets, more rangers, and higher fines will also be implemented.
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Madeira Seeks to Limit Mass Tourism & Protect Natural Areas
The IFCN and Madeira University are partnering to explore solutions for limiting mass tourism and safeguarding the island's vulnerable natural environment.
Madeira to March for Housing Rights on November 14
A Funchal march for housing rights on November 14 joins a national protest day, as DREM data shows Madeira's home prices up 18.3 percent.
Palheiro Golf Claims Top World Panoramic Award Again
Palheiro Golfe won World's Best Panoramic Golf Club for the third straight year at the World Golf Awards 2026, held for the first time in Egypt.
IPMA Issues New Weather Warnings for Tuesday and Wednesday
IPMA has issued new yellow warnings for rain, wind and high seas in Madeira and Porto Santo as storm Bruna continues to disrupt the islands.
Heavy Rain Turns Funchal's Estrada Monumental Into a Stream
Estrada Monumental in Funchal flooded on Saturday as heavy rain from a storm system hit Madeira, after days of Civil Protection warnings of possible flooding.
Eurowings Flight Evacuated at Madeira Airport After Emergency
Eurowings flight EW9605 to Dusseldorf was evacuated at Madeira Airport on Saturday after an emergency. Firefighters surrounded the plane; the cause is unknown.
Videos Show Flights Abort Landings in Storm Bruna
Plane-spotters and a passenger filmed aircraft aborting landings at Madeira Airport on Saturday, as Storm Bruna grounded dozens of flights.
Madeira Airport Cancellations Climb to 37 Amid Storm Bruna
Cancelled flights at Madeira Airport rose to 37 by Saturday afternoon as Storm Bruna intensified, with 20 arrivals and 17 departures now affected.
New Hospital Will Not Fix Madeira's Health Problems, Workers Say
Unions and health professionals told PS-Madeira that the new hospital alone will not solve staff shortages and long-standing problems in regional health care.