President Wants Helicopter Tourism for High-Income Visitors
Madeira’s president pushes for the return of helicopter travel to attract high-spending visitors and compete with other tourist destinations.
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Santana Cable Car Earns Up to €18,000 per Month in 2025
In 2025, Madeira’s Rocha do Navio cable car in Santana achieved record success, earning over €140,000 by September and drawing nearly 20,000 visitors to the island’s northern coast.
Tourism in Madeira Rises 9.7% as 1.9 Million Visitors Arrive
Madeira attracted 1.9 million visitors in the first nine months of 2025, a 9.7% rise from last year. The revenue per available room went up significantly.
Funchal Teleférico Halts Operations After Technical Failure
An electronic fault caused the Funchal Teleférico to stop working. Passengers were briefly trapped, and repairs are expected to be finished by tomorrow, when service is scheduled to resume.
Cabo GirĂŁo Entry Fee Increases By 66% From January
After a 50% hike in entry fees this year, taking in the spectacular views from Cabo Girão’s busy skywalk is set to rise by another 66%.
AirBaltic Launches First Direct Flights from Tallinn to Madeira
The Latvian airline airBaltic has begun weekly Sunday flights connecting Tallinn and Madeira nonstop, available until 28 March 2026, lasting about six hours.
Madeira Triumphs at World Travel Awards Europe 2025
Madeira again won several major prizes at the 2025 World Travel Awards Europe, being recognized as Europe's Leading Island Destination for the 11th consecutive year
Tourist Laughs at Being Ripped-Off at Mercado dos Lavradores
Reputation under fire: Madeira is once again being ridiculed as a viral TikTok shows a tourist at Madeira’s Mercado dos Lavradores laughing to tears and rolling on the floor after being charged a staggering €72 for a few pieces of fruit.
Foreigners Make Up 22% of Traffic Violations in Madeira
Madeira’s 2025 traffic data shows foreigners account for up to 22% of violations, mostly due to poor parking.
President Pushes for Two More Golf Courses in Madeira
Believe it or not, President Albuquerque has announced plans for two more golf courses in Madeira, on top of the one already being built in Ponta do Pargo. This would bring the total number of golf courses across the archipelago to six.
It’s Hip, if It’s Chic - Funchal’s €55 Insect Dinner Is Back
Hotel NEXT invites diners to chew on curiosity: insects, street food flair, and €55 for a night both bold and questionable.
