The death of a man who was ready to be discharged but fell from a window once again highlights the serious problems in Madeira’s hospitals: patients who are forced to live in hospital beds, preventing others from receiving the care they need.
An 82-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after falling from a third-floor window at the Hospital dos Marmeleiros. The patient had been medically discharged but remained in the hospital due to a lack of social care placement.
After being transported to Nélio Mendonça Hospital, a 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead today following yesterday's car accident in Nazaré, Funchal.
Inflation in Madeira in 2025 is estimated at 3.5%. It is higher than in 2024 and is expected to exceed the national rate by 1.2%.
At the base of a 250-meter cliff, Fajã dos Padres remained isolated for centuries. Its transition from Jesuit ownership to private estates reveals a hidden place defined by history, rare wines, and Madeira’s raw landscape.
This detailed 2026 guide to traveling Madeira by bus covers everything you need to know about using public transport in Madeira.
The Public Security Police (PSP) in Madeira issued a warning on Facebook regarding the dangers of meeting people through social media.
The Madeiran Chamber of Commerce warns that tourist taxes risk to confuse visitors, make business harder and damage the islands economy in the long term.
São Vicente will introduce a tourist tax in April, leaving just one of Madeira’s 11 municipalities without a current or planned tax.
Heavy rain is forecast for a short period tomorrow evening, triggering a yellow weather alert.
Active since October 2024, Madeira’s tourist tax has raised over €13 million. However, Officials now argue this no longer covers expenses. Some propose a flat €20 airport fee to replace complicated hotel taxes and trail fees.
