The IFCN has finally moved to protect Fanal’s UNESCO World Heritage site by fencing off centuries-old trees to control visitor impact, implementing visitor pathways, and announcing that paid parking may be introduced.
As the first European butterfly to disappear, the Madeiran Large White, once common across Madeira and even Funchal, has been declared officially extinct by the IUCN.
Major changes are coming to Fanal Forest. A capacity-management system and a limit of 3,000 daily visitors will apply. In addition, a Laurissilva Interpretation Center, new leisure areas, signages, and further infrastructure have been confirmed.
Stay safe and keep in mind the latest status of levadas and hiking trails.
Tornadoes? You won’t see them in Madeira! Here is why the island - despite its tropical climate - is protected from these powerful storms.
Authorities in Madeira have issued warnings for strong winds and high waves tomorrow, urging residents and visitors to stay safe and avoid walking near the sea.
After almost a week of intense searching by family and friends, 31-year-old Polish tourist Igor Holewiński was found dead today in a remote mountain area of Santana.
Family and friends have launched a fundraiser to finance a private rescue mission for Igor Holewiński - the young man who went missing while hiking in Madeira.
The court closed the case on Madeira’s 2024 wildfire after failing to prove who launched the rocket that ignited the blaze, which burned 5,000 hectares over 13 days.
A wild seagull in Funchal tested positive for H5 avian influenza. President Albuquerque said authorities have activated surveillance and safety measures to prevent the virus from spreading to domestic birds and humans.
Madeira’s Laurissilva forest faces a growing threat as invasive plants spread rapidly, endangering native species and the UNESCO World Heritage classification.
