At Mercado dos Lavradores, one of Madeira’s most iconic spots, tourists arrive in the thousands but often depart shocked, overcharged, and deceived by systemic practices that exploit trust with inflated prices and misleading products.
The toboggan rides are set to run on three days between Christmas and New Year’s.
People have once again taken to the streets of Funchal to protest the regime of Nicolás Maduro, holding on to the hope that freedom and peace may soon return to Venezuela.
Residents in Funchal can expect loud military training noises tonight as the 3rd Garrison Regiment conducts exercises for newly enlisted soldiers.
Madeira expects 57 cruise ships to arrive in Funchal this month, including 12 scheduled for New Year’s Eve on December 31.
Madeira is preparing for one of its busiest festive seasons in recent years and a €4.6 million public investment in Christmas and year-end celebrations.
FĂłrum Madeira will celebrate the season with its Christmas Market, running from November 26 to December 23, offering regional products and festive shows in the central square.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina RodrĂguez have announced plans to marry in Madeira following the 2026 World Cup.
In the Machico murder case, a court sentenced Javier Wolff to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sofia Gonçalves, a mother of two who was killed by blows to the head while she slept.
The Sá family’s Fazenda Sá brings Madeira coffee to life, with young plants covering half the farm, limited guided visits, and a focus on high-quality local production.
ACIF-CCIM reportedly opposed the minimum wage increase, arguing it exceeds productivity growth. This reasoning clearly oversimplifies the issue: productivity tells only part of the story.
