Starting in 2026, Madeira will charge non-residents at more popular natural sites. Since last year, multiple separate tourist taxes were put in place, raising the question if a single, and more transparent model, would be better.
Madeira will charge a minimum fee of €4.5 for hiking trails, with PR1 costing up to €10.50. Residents must make mandatory reservations through the SIMplifica platform.
Madeira is a regular top contender at the World Travel Awards. Often billed as the “Oscars of travel,” the awards operate largely as a self-sustaining marketing cycle and face serious accusations online.
Portugal prepares for the nationwide strike as TAP Air Portugal cancels flights, advising travelers to rebook and watch for updates this week.
Madeira expects 57 cruise ships to arrive in Funchal this month, including 12 scheduled for New Year’s Eve on December 31.
Lisbon is set to tighten its short-term rental regulations, slashing licensing availability by up to 50% in some areas. Could this new framework serve as a blueprint for Funchal and address Madeira’s escalating housing crisis?
Everything you need to know to buy your €3 hiking trail ticket on the Simplifica website in Madeira.
Starting in 2026, visitors must reserve an online timeslot in advance to walk an official hiking trail in Madeira.
Ryanair’s plan to end all flights to the Azores from 29 March 2026 could have serious economic impacts. Here’s a breakdown of the dispute.
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.
AL companies are dismissing problems, pushing ‘quality’ rhetoric, while advocating further growth without addressing society’s most pressing issues.
