40,000 Rental Cars in Madeira Raise Concerns With Taxi Drivers
Madeira’s taxi drivers are alarmed by the surge in transport licenses, fearing increased competition from tourist transport services and rental cars.
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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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Madeira Tourism Hits Record €756 Million in 2024
Madeira's tourism industry hit a record €756.7 million in 2024, growing 15.3%. Key figures show increases in revenue, occupancy, and visitor numbers, with German, UK and Portuguese markets driving growth.
Incident on Monte Toboggan Due to Wet Road
A minor accident involving a traditional carro de cesto occurred today on the Monte Toboggan sled in Funchal. Fortunately, no one was injured despite the rainy weather contributing to the incident.
Ryanair Stations Second Aircraft in Madeira, Now Serving 11 Routes
Ryanair is expanding its operations in Madeira by adding a second aircraft at its base. This move will support 11 routes, including three new destinations launching this summer.
New SeaBus Brings You From Calheta to Funchal And Back For €73
SeaBus is a soon-to-be-launched transport service that will connect Calheta, Funchal, and Caniçal, catering to tourists eager to explore Madeira's breathtaking coastline.
2024 Sets Record with 5 Million Passengers at Madeira Airports
Passenger traffic at Madeira and Porto Santo airports exceeded five million for the first time in 2024.
New EasyJet Flights For Madeira in 2025
EasyJet is expanding its 2025 network with new routes from Portugal, including Funchal - Nantes, Funchal - Amsterdam, and more connections across Europe.
Madeira Nominated for "Best European Destination" Award
Madeira has been nominated for "Best European Destination" by National Geographic Spain.
TAP Transports Over 2,600 Passengers Daily on Madeira Routes
TAP Air Portugal announced it transported nearly one million passengers to and from Madeira in 2024, averaging nearly 2,700 people traveling to or from the island with TAP every day.
UK Leads in International Flights to Madeira
28.6% of all air international traffic to Madeira is from the UK. Germany and France follow with 20,6% and 8.9%. 4.66 million international passengers have reached Madeira from January to November 2024.
Renewal Works Begin on São Vicente Seafront
The São Vicente seafront is set for a major renewal, with an investment exceeding 3.5 million euros planned over the next four months.
