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.
In 2024, Madeira saw record employment in foreign-owned companies, with 243 firms creating over 5 000 jobs and significant economic impact.
Watch footage of Paul da Serra submerged under water at the start of 2026, after heavy rainfall flooded the plateau.
Madeira hiking trails now operate with digital-only payments, leaving tourists frustrated by poor mobile coverage.
Levadas and veredas follow different histories, landscapes, and risks, shaping how people experience Madeira. But what exactly sets these two apart?
Madeira’s first fatal road accident of 2026 occurred in Ribeira Brava when a man died after his car fell down a steep slope.
According to Idealista, median rents in Madeira now match those in the Porto district, with Funchal further narrowing the gap with Porto city.
