Book Your Spot: PR Trails in Madeira Require Time Slots in 2026
Starting in 2026, visitors must reserve an online timeslot in advance to walk an official hiking trail in Madeira.
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With a resident population of around 257,000, Madeira welcomes over 2 million tourists annually, accounting for more than 10 million overnight stays. Stay informed about the island's tourism scene with the latest news!
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Portugal Pushes Back After Ryanair Cancels Azores Flights
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.
Fanal Announces Daily Cap of 3000 Visitors
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.
Madeira’s AL Companies Seek to Expand, Claiming “Quality”
AL companies are dismissing problems, pushing ‘quality’ rhetoric, while advocating further growth without addressing society’s most pressing issues.
TAP Air Portugal Ranked 2nd Cheapest European Airline in 2025
TAP Air Portugal has become Europe’s second-cheapest airline in 2025, according to AirAdvisor.
Centuries-Old Trees in Fanal Now Shielded by Fences
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.
German Woman Working on Madeira Missing Since Sunday
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.
Eurowings Launches Direct Flights Between Madeira and Hannover
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.
The Wait Ends: Madeira’s Legendary PR1 Trail to Reopen
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.
PSD Files Protest Over TAP Flight Fare Increase to Madeira
The PSD has protested TAP’s €30 fare increase on Lisbon–Funchal and Porto–Funchal flights, warning it pushes ticket prices above €400 and exceeds the Social Mobility Subsidy limit.
Santana Cable Car Earns Up to €18,000 per Month in 2025
By September 2025, the Rocha do Navio cable car in Santana had earned more than €140,000 and welcomed nearly 20,000 visitors.
