Polish Officials Monitor Search Operation for Igor Holewiński
Polish officials are following the search for the missing Igor Holewiński, as his family calls for experienced hikers to help with the rescue operation in the coming days.
Polish officials are following the search for the missing Igor Holewiński, as his family calls for experienced hikers to help with the rescue operation in the coming days.
On the fourth day of searching for Igor Holewiński, additional rescue teams and volunteers equipped with specialized gear are determined to locate the missing hiker.
Igor Holewiński has been missing since Sunday, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Searches are set to resume, focusing on difficult terrain.
Closed since the 2024 wildfires, the PR1 Pico do Arieiro–Pico Ruivo trail is now scheduled to reopen. Visitors will be able to access it after the Madeira Island Ultra-Trail event.
More than 8,000 people have already used the shuttle bus to Pico do Arieiro this year - averaging more than 55 passengers per day. Many depart from Funchal, enjoying a reliable transport option, though ticket prices may soon increase.
Daily police patrols at Pico do Arieiro have helped reduce traffic jams and confusion during peak hours. Visitors now face clearer rules, easier parking - though not everyone is pleased with the changes.
Stay safe and keep in mind the latest status of levadas and hiking trails.
Portable payment devices are being deployed by Madeira’s PolĂcia Florestal to enforce €250 fines immediately for trail infractions.
Safety concerns closed the private Canavieira Beach path in 2018. Officials now consider reopening it for public access.
Despite warnings and hefty fines, over 20 tourists have been caught hiking on Madeira’s closed trails.
Maintenance works will cause the PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes to be closed for maintenance