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Madeira's cruise tourism reached new heights in the first quarter of 2025, with nearly 267,000 passengers visiting the island - a 19.64% increase compared to the first 3 months of 2024, whereas tourists and crew spent an average of โฌ61.40.
With 2.6 million overnight stays from January to March - 85% from foreign visits - Madeiraโs tourism industry keeps reaching new heights. Here are the most recent numbers!
As reported today, Madeira will take action to protect its hiking trails and set limits on foot traffic. Digital tickets, more rangers, and higher fines will also be implemented.
Cristiano Ronaldoโs remarkable earnings in Saudi Arabia have made him the highest-paid athlete in the world for the third consecutive year. His estimated annual income stands at โฌ245 million.
Daily police patrols at Pico do Arieiro have helped reduce traffic jams and confusion during peak hours. Visitors now face clearer rules, easier parking - though not everyone is pleased with the changes.
PSP officer in uniform goes viral for dancing in the street, connecting with the community.
Funchal is now the fastest city in Portugal to rent a home. One in four homes is rented in less than 24 hours.
โWe promise to be brief,โ the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. Itโs not right, but itโs also a response to silence and misguided communication.
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.
Madeira's small but ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ deserves all our attention ๐ฏ Check out the upcoming concert's and ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ!
In March 2025, more than 440,000 passengers used Madeiraโs airports. International travel grew significantly by 15,8%, while domestic travel decreased.