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.
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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.
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.
