The ferry no longer relies on diesel engines while docked, drawing electricity from the grid instead. The only catch is that Madeira’s energy mix still depends largely on diesel to generate power.
Between June and August 2025, the Lobo Marinho ferry carried 183,000 passengers, an increase of 6.5%, while cargo transport grew 30% compared to last year.
The government has suspended Porto Santo’s Master Plan for two years, allowing construction of a €5.5 million photovoltaic park to advance the island’s renewable energy goals.
A 36-year-old Brazilian daredevil will swim from Porto Santo to Madeira tomorrow. Wish him luck!
A tourist died today after an accident in her holiday home on Porto Santo. Emergency efforts and plans to transfer her to Madeira were unsuccessful.
Before his famous journey to the Americas in 1492, Columbus lived and got married on Porto Santo. On the Madeira archipelago, he gained important skills, met key people, and began planning to sail west across the Atlantic.
Porto Santo, a dry island with no rivers and scarce rainfall, was at risk of severe water shortages until the 1980s. Its solution: pioneering desalination technology that transformed ocean water into fresh water.
The Lobo Marinho ferry faced strong winds and rough seas on its recent trip between Madeira and Porto Santo, as shown in a new video posted on Youtube.
Starting June 8, United Airlines introduces direct flights from Madeira to Newark, New York. Fares are around €560 one way, offering the only direct US connection for Madeira travelers.
Ferries to Porto Santo on March 7 and March 8 are canceled because of bad weather. If you're affected, make sure to reschedule your trip!
The Lobo Marinho ferry will return to service on Wednesday after undergoing extensive upgrades, including a shore power connection and biofuel compatibility, enhancing its sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
