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.
Real estate sales and transaction values in Madeira are falling, yet limited supply and strong demand keep prices high - what will happen next? Two real estate consultants share their views.
Funchal’s cruise port closed 2025 with record €62 million impact and 750,000 passengers, but growth slowed compared with the stronger increase seen in 2024.
Santana and Machico are challenging Madeira's new mandatory trail registration, labeling the time-slot requirements restrictive for local residents.
After the removal of Maduro, U.S. forces seized a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet that had hastily painted a Russian flag on its hull while trying to evade sanctions enforcement.
