Handcrafted with passion and driven by vision — how one man revived the iconic Santa Maria de Colombo in 1998, creating a beautifully handmade vessel that still sails daily today.
Madeira’s government plans to extend the VR1 from Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol to address the rising and unresolved traffic congestion in Western Madeira
An EasyJet flight to Madeira turned into a nightmare as travelers were stuck on the plane for six hours with no meals & drinks, no updates, and no onward support.
Watch the intense video of today’s Marabu A320 challenging landing at Madeira Airport amid strong crosswinds.
In May 2025, Madeira’s tourism recorded 1.15 million overnight stays (up 7.8%), with Alojamento Local (AL) stays rising 19.3%.
A political debate is unfolding in Madeira as the party Livre calls on citizens to oppose plans to privatize public hiking trails, warning of threats to nature, access, and heritage.
Madeira’s Tourism Secretary Eduardo Jesus clarified that illegal camping outside conservation zones isn’t the regional government’s responsibility - leaving it up to the municipalities to deal with unregulated overnight stays.
A 53-year-old Czech tourist died after falling around 50 meters at Miradouro do Juncal, a scenic but unofficial viewpoint at Pico do Arieiro
Using harsh words, environmentalist Raimundo Quintal said that Laurissilva is a Gaza Strip for endemic species. He urges political leaders to act quickly and set limits to protect the island.
Madeira’s plan to hand over the management of its hiking trails to private companies has raised concerns about environmental protection, the use of public funds, and possible conflicts of interest.
Is it legal to sleep in your car in Madeira? The short answer is yes - but the full picture is more complex. Find out what’s allowed, what isn’t, and whether it’s really a good idea.
