Machico council announced its plans for paid camping zones in Caniçal. Councillor Hugo Marques says it will bring order, income, and better facilities to a site that is currently minimally appealing.
Visitors to Cabo Girão, among the tallest sea cliffs in Europe, criticized the dirty glass panels and neglect, insisting that with an entrance fee in place, the viewpoint should be properly cleaned and cared for.
Tourism without limits is harming everyday life in Funchal, the opposition says, accusing officials of neglecting housing, mobility, and the needs of long-term residents
Transavia France has launched a new flight - connecting Madeira with Marseille.
Starting in 2026, Madeira will charge non-residents at more popular natural sites. Since last year, multiple separate tourist taxes were put in place, raising the question if a single, and more transparent model, would be better.
Passengers stranded in Madeira have shared first-hand accounts of long waits, canceled flights, and nights spent in airport terminals — with some vowing never to return to the island.
Madeira’s government plans to extend the VR1 from Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol to address the rising and unresolved traffic congestion in Western Madeira
An EasyJet flight to Madeira turned into a nightmare as travelers were stuck on the plane for six hours with no meals & drinks, no updates, and no onward support.
Watch the intense video of today’s Marabu A320 challenging landing at Madeira Airport amid strong crosswinds.
In May 2025, Madeira’s tourism recorded 1.15 million overnight stays (up 7.8%), with Alojamento Local (AL) stays rising 19.3%.
A political debate is unfolding in Madeira as the party Livre calls on citizens to oppose plans to privatize public hiking trails, warning of threats to nature, access, and heritage.
