Santana Cable Car Reopens After 18-Month Closure
The Santana cable car is back in business and is set to reopen!
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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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PLAY Airlines Launches Weekly Iceland - Madeira Flights
PLAY Airlines is set to launch weekly direct flights from Madeira to Iceland this Tuesday!
These Are The Seven Hiking Trails to Charge €3 Entrance in 2025
From 2025, seven hiking trails will implement a €3 entrance fee. This system will remain in effect at least until 2026, when it may be replaced by a forest tax.
Hard Talk? Official Meeting With Airbnb on Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb representatives met to discuss balancing tourism growth with local community needs, while focusing on regulating short-term rentals.
Funchal Launches €2 Tourist Tax Effective Today
Funchal introduces the €2 tourist tax from today, addressing rising tourism numbers.
Experts Discuss Tourism in Madeira at Public Conference
The evolving landscape of tourism in Madeira is set to be publicly discussed at a conference on world tourism day in Funchal.
Seven Madeiran Hotels Nominated for World Travel Awards
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are the gold standard for global travel and tourism excellence. This year, seven Madeira hotels are nominated in six categories.
UK to Require Travel Authorization from European Visitors
Planning a trip to the UK from April 2025? Unless you are exempt, get ready for a new travel requirement!
Rise in Unskilled Labor Serves Madeira's Tourism Industry
Coinciding with Pestana's CEO's call for increased unskilled worker immigration to Madeira, recent data confirms a rise in the island's unskilled workforce.
Zero Hotels for Sale in Madeira as Tourism Flourishes
Zero Hotels for Sale! Madeira’s booming tourism makes it - according to Idealista - the only region in Portugal without any hotels in their real estate market.
Madeira Airports Busier Than Ever as Traveler Numbers Climb
Madeira's airports are setting new records, with the occupancy rate reaching almost 90% and international passenger numbers surpassing previous benchmarks.
