Madeira is a regular top contender at the World Travel Awards. Often billed as the “Oscars of travel,” the awards operate largely as a self-sustaining marketing cycle and face serious accusations online.
Coffee is a cherished tradition in Madeira’s daily life, but knowing what to order can be tricky for newcomers. This guide helps you understand local coffee names so you can order with confidence.
Madeira's population increases due to record migration, but the ongoing decline in the youth demographic raises concerns. The female population now outnumbers men by over 12%.
Organisers call a people's assembly on housing and tourism at Funchal's Municipal Garden on Sunday, 25 October, at 18:00.
Home sales in Madeira fell 17.9% in the second quarter of 2026, the steepest drop in Portugal, while prices rose 18.3%.
Azores Airlines sells return tickets between Funchal, Ponta Delgada and Terceira from 79 euros. The offer runs until 5 November.
Discover the fascinating geological story behind the razor-thin mountain ridges and steep valleys of Madeira's central massif.
Portuguese FA bans Ronaldo for one month and fines him 255 euros after leaving national team camp early.
A Swiss man around 60 years old died after cardiac arrest at Funchal's Doca do Cavacas beach despite emergency response.
A man with a shotgun was seen hunting partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço, a protected area where hunting is forbidden and tourists frequently walk.
The Commercial Port of Caniçal will receive 27 million euros to expand its facilities, including landfill extension and new cranes, to double cargo handling capacity.