President Wants Helicopter Tourism for High-Income Visitors
Madeira’s president pushes for the return of helicopter travel to attract high-spending visitors and compete with other tourist destinations.
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Is It Legal to Sleep in Your Car in Madeira?
Is it legal to sleep in your car in Madeira? The short answer is yes - but the full picture is more complex. Find out what’s allowed, what isn’t, and whether it’s really a good idea.
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Madeira Tourism Hits Record €756 Million in 2024
Madeira's tourism industry hit a record €756.7 million in 2024, growing 15.3%. Key figures show increases in revenue, occupancy, and visitor numbers, with German, UK and Portuguese markets driving growth.
Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project
Ponta do Sol intends to partially cover Estrada dos Anjos, following the Tabua-Ribeira Brava model, to ensure safety while preserving the landscape.
SIGA Launches New Pre-Paid Bus Tickets for Tourists
Today, SIGA launched a new range of pre-paid bus passes designed for tourists, filling a long-standing gap in Madeira’s local public transport offering.
5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans
5% of hiking slots are reserved for residents. Since they make up only 2% of hikers, the president of the IFCN considers this quota sufficient, all while arguably struggling to defend the law.
Câmara de Lobos: Today a Reference Parish, Says Mayor
Freguesia de Câmara de Lobos celebrated its 596th anniversary yesterday, with the mayor emphasizing the parish’s growth and declaring it now holds “reference” status.
Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year
Madeira will receive fixed speed cameras on Via Rápida and Via Expresso this year.
Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue
The young man who set fire to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue earlier today, was apprehended by PSP Madeira and taken to hospital for urgent psychiatric evaluation.
Madeira's Teatro Metaphora Wins International Award
Green Steps a project running in Câmara de Lobos since 2015, was awarded the prestigious international prize 'Connecting Cultures' by the international CT Awards 2025 in Germany.
Man Sets Ronaldo Statue on Fire
A man deliberately set fire to the Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Funchal filming the act and a subsequent dance performance which he later shared online.