25-Year-Old Woman Dies in Car Accident in Funchal
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 Increases to 3.5% in 2025
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%.
From Jesuit Priests to Malmsey: Fajã dos Padres’ 400-Year Legacy
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.
Madeira by Bus: Ultimate Guide to Public Transport in Madeira
This detailed 2026 guide to traveling Madeira by bus covers everything you need to know about using public transport in Madeira.
PSP Alerts Public to Dangers of Online Dating
The Public Security Police (PSP) in Madeira issued a warning on Facebook regarding the dangers of meeting people through social media.
ACIF Warns That Tourist Taxes Can Threaten Madeira’s Economy
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 Launches New Tourist Tax in April
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 Triggers Yellow Weather Warning for Tomorrow
Heavy rain is forecast for a short period tomorrow evening, triggering a yellow weather alert.
Is €2 Enough? Funchal Considers Raising its Tourist Tax
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.
Housing Turning Point? Madeira With Decline in Sales and Value
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.
Madeira Cruise Tourism Brings €62 Million in 2025
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.
