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Before Madeira had an airport, seaplanes landing in Funchal Bay provided the island’s only air link to the outside world. This came to an abrupt end after a tragic incident that grounded flying boat travel for good.
In the heart of Funchal, Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital stands as Madeira’s leading medical center. Yet, many may wonder: who was Dr. Nélio Mendonça, the man honored with this legacy?
Madeira had quite a few earthquakes in recent years, raising the question: Is Madeira in danger of earthquakes?
Miguel Albuquerque spoke out today about the future of tourism in Madeira, saying that “there are places that have never been promoted or valued. That needs to change”.
A moderate 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Madeira this morning, felt weakly on the Madeira-Tore region and as far as mainland Portugal.
Watch the latest Lobo Marinho sighting in Madeira which is part of a rising trend of encounters with the endangered species. Follow our Lobo Marinho Tracker for more updates and footage.
Madeira has the highest express rental rate in Portugal for homes priced under €750 per month. In the second quarter of this year, 43% of these rentals were completed in less than 24 hours - well above the national average of 13%.
30 kittens and 100+ cats urgently await responsible adoption at Santa Cruz’s upgraded CRO centre. Adoption is free and includes vaccines, deworming, and sterilisation.
The recent Facebook survey got results that may come as a surprise. Here are some thoughts on why almost 2/3 want strict visitor quotas in Madeira.
Google removed almost 11,000 YouTube channels and other online accounts linked to state-backed propaganda. More than 9,700 of them were connected to Russia and China.
The PS calls for restrictions on rental cars and the creation of peripheral parking areas to reduce congestion in the city’s central streets.