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Before the Runway: How Seaplanes Brought the World to Madeira

Before the Runway: How Seaplanes Brought the World to Madeira

Before Madeira had an airport, seaplanes landing in Funchal Bay provided the island’s only air link to the outside world. This came to an abrupt end after a tragic incident that grounded flying boat travel for good.

Madeira Classic Car Revival Returns This Weekend to Funchal

Madeira Classic Car Revival Returns This Weekend to Funchal

The Madeira Classic Car Revival returns this weekend to Funchal for its 12th edition, featuring 567 vintage vehicles and celebrating the island’s deep connection to classic cars.

Binter Restarts Twice-Weekly Direct Flights to Marrakech

Binter Restarts Twice-Weekly Direct Flights to Marrakech

Binter Canarias reconnects Madeira and Marrakesh with two weekly direct flights this summer. Passengers can expect a 2 hours of flight aboard a 72-seat aircraft

Madeira’s Cinemas: 10% Fewer Screenings and 6.5% Drop in Audience

Madeira’s Cinemas: 10% Fewer Screenings and 6.5% Drop in Audience

Madeira's cinemas see a drop in screenings, audience and box office revenue.

44 Campers Challenges Abrupt Rooftop Tent Ban

44 Campers Challenges Abrupt Rooftop Tent Ban

Without changing the law, Madeira has abruptly declared rooftop tent rentals illegal, threatening businesses that have operated legally with permits, such as 44 Campers.

The Infinite President: Immunity and the Erosion of the Rule of Law

The Infinite President: Immunity and the Erosion of the Rule of Law

Despite facing multiple corruption allegations, Madeira’s President Miguel Albuquerque remains in power, shielded by political immunity. The failure to have his name cleared challenges democracy and erodes public trust in judicial institutions.

Rooftop Tents Declared Illegal Under Existing Law as Renting Continues

Rooftop Tents Declared Illegal Under Existing Law as Renting Continues

The government has emphasized yesterday that renting cars with rooftop tents is illegal under existing legislation, yet this practice has been going on for many years and still continues. What did we miss?

Seven Mega-Yachts Visit Funchal Over the Weekend

Seven Mega-Yachts Visit Funchal Over the Weekend

Luxury meets logistics in Funchal this weekend, as seven superyachts make stopovers on their transatlantic journeys.

Scandinavian Airlines Set to Launch Direct Flights to Madeira

Scandinavian Airlines Set to Launch Direct Flights to Madeira

Scandinavian Airlines announced it will launch a new winter route from Copenhagen to Madeira.

Foreigners Make Up 85% of Tourism in Madeira, Highest in Portugal

Foreigners Make Up 85% of Tourism in Madeira, Highest in Portugal

With 2.6 million overnight stays from January to March - 85% from foreign visits - Madeira’s tourism industry keeps reaching new heights. Here are the most recent numbers!

Madeira Will Limit Access to Popular Hiking Trails

Madeira Will Limit Access to Popular Hiking Trails

As reported today, 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.