Madeira Adds 35 New Short Rentals Per Week, Up 74%
With 35 new short-term rentals added every week, Madeira now represents 17% of Portugal’s new listings, reflecting a 74% growth compared to the first four months of 2024.
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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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Colossus: The Rise and Fall of Madeira’s Hotel Atlantis
Rising in 1972, Hotel Atlantis was Madeira’s modernist masterpiece. Once a symbol of luxury, this concrete colossus collapsed within 22 years under the weight of a changing world.
Madeira Plans Study for Megayacht Marina
Madeira will study building a megayacht marina in 2026, aiming to further expand the tourism sector and serve luxury yacht travelers.
Residents to Enjoy Free Access to Botanical Garden
Trade-off? After announcing that residents will need to reserve timeslots for 42 hiking trails from 2026, authorities have now revealed that residents will enjoy free access to the Madeira Botanical Garden.
Lack of Flights: Porto Santo Hotels Face Weaker Hotel Occupancy
Porto Santo’s hotel occupancy in December remains lower than the previous years, with limited flights from Lisbon highlighting the vulnerability of the island’s tourism sector.
AirBaltic Flight Struggles to Land at Madeira Airport
An AirBaltic flight faced extreme difficulty during its descent before making a last-second touchdown at Madeira Airport today.
PR1 Hiking Fee Set at €10.5 as Officials Reveal More Details
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.
World Travel Awards: A Commercial Ecosystem Disguised as Prestige
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.
TAP Cancels Flights on Day of General Strike
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 This Month
Madeira expects 57 cruise ships to arrive in Funchal this month, including 12 scheduled for New Year’s Eve on December 31.
A Blueprint for Madeira? Lisbon Tightens AL Rules
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?
