Madeira Reopens 20 Hiking Trails, Keeps 19 Shut After Storm
IFCN says 20 of Madeira's classified hiking trails are passable again, while 19 stay closed after storm damage to access points and ground conditions.
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Road to Pico do Areeiro Turns One-Way From November 23
Madeira will make the mountain road between Pico do Areeiro and Eira do Serrado one-way from November 23, citing rising traffic and new cable car works.
IFCN Keeps 41 Madeira Trails Closed After Storm Charles
The IFCN kept all 41 classified hiking trails in Madeira closed through Thursday, citing storm Charles damage and unstable ground.
Praia Formosa Promenade to Stay Shut for Two More Weeks
Funchal's Praia Formosa promenade will stay closed to pedestrians for about two more weeks while officials assess storm damage from Charles.
Madeira Trail Fees Rise to €7.50 From April 2027
Madeira will raise hiking trail fees for non-residents to €7.50 from April 2027, with busier routes up to €18, and extend new fees to protected diving sites.
Madeira Still Lets Hikers Book Trails Closed for Sunday
Madeira ordered all classified hiking trails closed this Sunday, but the SIMplifica portal is still taking paid bookings for that same date.
All Hiking Trails Closed Sunday as Storm Approaches
Regional authorities close all classified hiking paths on November 8 as depression Bruna brings wind gusts to 130 km/h.
5,500 People Checked on Madeira Hiking Trails Since April
Madeira authorities inspected 5,500 hiking trail users since April, detecting 43 unpaid access fees and less than a dozen illegal entries on closed routes.
Should Madeira Spread Tourism Beyond Crowded Hotspots?
Sustainability consultant Paulo Brehm warns Madeira must rethink tourism, guiding visitors to less-crowded areas, involving residents, and considering a single regional tax.
U-Turn! Residents Can Now Access Trails Without Online Booking
As announced today, Madeira residents no longer need to register their hike on Simplifica, allowing spontaneous access while visitor controls remain.
5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans
5% of hiking slots are reserved for residents. Since they make up only 2% of hikers, the president of the IFCN considers this quota sufficient, all while arguably struggling to defend the law.
