Fifty years after the failed leftist coup that ultimately paved the way for Portugal’s full democracy the Third Republic, Chega is calling in the Madeiran Parliament for the establishment of a Fourth Republic, a redesign of the constitution.
Madeira’s Laurissilva forest faces a growing threat as invasive plants spread rapidly, endangering native species and the UNESCO World Heritage classification.
Madeira, a haven for electric car owners with 61% of homes having garages or private parking spaces and thus more than twice as many as Lisbon.
Inflation in Madeira in 2025 is estimated at 3.5%. It is higher than in 2024 and is expected to exceed the national rate of 2.3% by about 52%.
At the base of a 250-meter cliff, Fajã dos Padres remained isolated for centuries. Its transition from Jesuit ownership to private estates reveals a hidden place defined by history, rare wines, and Madeira’s raw landscape.
This detailed 2026 guide to traveling Madeira by bus covers everything you need to know about using public transport in Madeira.
The Public Security Police (PSP) in Madeira issued a warning on Facebook regarding the dangers of meeting people through social media.
The Madeiran Chamber of Commerce warns that tourist taxes risk to confuse visitors, make business harder and damage the islands economy in the long term.
São Vicente will introduce a tourist tax in April, leaving just one of Madeira’s 11 municipalities without a current or planned tax.
Heavy rain is forecast for a short period tomorrow evening, triggering a yellow weather alert.
Active since October 2024, Madeira’s tourist tax has raised over €13 million. However, Officials now argue this no longer covers expenses. Some propose a flat €20 airport fee to replace complicated hotel taxes and trail fees.