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.
TAP Air Portugal has become Europe’s second-cheapest airline in 2025, according to AirAdvisor.
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.
A female German travel agency worker has been reported missing on Madeira since Sunday. She was last seen at a hotel in Caniço de Baixo.
Travelers can now fly directly from Madeira to Hannover every Monday, adding another direct connection to one of Madeira's largest tourism markets. Prices start at €49.99 one-way.
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.
