Madeira Traffic Statistics: It’s Going Up!
The latest traffic statistics show a steady rise in Madeira’s vehicle flow, alongside growing fuel consumption - even as electric vehicle numbers continue to climb.
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Throughout the last decades, traffic has been increasing steadily in Madeira. Stay up-to-date on the latest road incidents. Get breaking news on traffic jams, rental cars, road closures, and incidents regarding public transportation.
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Passenger Traffic at Madeira Airports Rises 15.1% in June
Madeira airports recorded a combined 15.1% increase in passenger traffic over the past 12 months, including a 20.9% rise in international travel.
Madeira Rally 2025 Begins Its 66th Edition
Rali da Madeira returns and runs until August 2. Here is the detailed guide to stages, top competitors, and what’s new in 2025.
PS Wants Traffic Limits for Rent-a-Car Vehicles in Funchal
The PS calls for restrictions on rental cars and the creation of peripheral parking areas to reduce congestion in the city’s central streets.
Two Sisters Died in a Road Accident Last Week
Two elderly sisters died after their car crashed in Calheta. The accident was one of 62 road incidents reported in Madeira this past week.
Madeira Airport Traffic Grows 14.9% in May Compared to Last Year
Passenger traffic at Madeira’s airports rose by 13.8% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, driven mainly by a rise in international travel.
Madeira Extends Via Rápida From Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol
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
Motorcyclist Dies Two Days After Serious Crash in Funchal
A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash on Funchal’s Caminho dos Pretos has died after spending two days in intensive care.
Transport in Madeira: Key Stats for the First Quarter of 2025
8% more cable car revenue, 16.5% more cruise passengers, and a 10% rise in road accidents — here are the latest transport stats from Madeira’s busy first quarter of 2025.
Porto Moniz Opens New Parking Area for 135 Cars
A new privately funded parking lot has opened in central Porto Moniz, adding 135 parking spaces.
Authorities Argue That CCTV is Needed to Pursue Pranksters
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
