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How to Buy Your Madeira Hiking Trail Ticket With Simplifica

How to Buy Your Madeira Hiking Trail Ticket With Simplifica

Everything you need to know to buy your €3 hiking trail ticket on the Simplifica website in Madeira.

Book Your Spot: PR Trails in Madeira Require Time Slots in 2026

Book Your Spot: PR Trails in Madeira Require Time Slots in 2026

Starting in 2026, visitors must reserve an online timeslot in advance to walk an official hiking trail in Madeira.

All Currently Closed Levadas And Hiking Paths

All Currently Closed Levadas And Hiking Paths

Stay safe and keep in mind the latest status of levadas and hiking trails.

Polish Officials Monitor Search Operation for Igor Holewiński

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.

Rescue Teams and Volunteers Intensify Search for Igor Holewiński

Rescue Teams and Volunteers Intensify Search for Igor Holewiński

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.

Rescue Efforts Continue as Igor Holewiński Remains Missing

Rescue Efforts Continue as Igor Holewiński Remains Missing

Igor Holewiński has been missing since Sunday, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Searches are set to resume, focusing on difficult terrain.

The Wait Ends: Madeira’s Legendary PR1 Trail to Reopen

The Wait Ends: Madeira’s Legendary PR1 Trail to Reopen

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.

Bus to Pico do Arieiro Carried Over 8,000 Passengers This Year

Bus to Pico do Arieiro Carried Over 8,000 Passengers This Year

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.

Police Presence Restores Order at Pico do Arieiro

Police Presence Restores Order at Pico do Arieiro

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.

Polícia Florestal to Enforce Instant €250 Trail Fines On the Spot

Polícia Florestal to Enforce Instant €250 Trail Fines On the Spot

Portable payment devices are being deployed by Madeira’s Polícia Florestal to enforce €250 fines immediately for trail infractions.

Closure of Path to Canavieira Beach Upsets Locals

Closure of Path to Canavieira Beach Upsets Locals

Safety concerns closed the private Canavieira Beach path in 2018. Officials now consider reopening it for public access.