Madeira Home Prices Up 14.6% in 2025
According to Idealista, Madeira recorded a 14.6% increase in property prices over the past year, proving robust market activity and tight housing conditions.
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Madeira Leads Luxury Housing Supply on Portuguese Islands
Madeira is the main market for luxury homes on the Portuguese islands. Rising supply, lower demand, and strong interest from abroad are shaping the region鈥檚 property scene.
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Can Madeira Ban Property Sales to Non-Residents?
In order to protect locals from ever increasing real estate prices, Madeira is facing growing debate over whether it can ban property sales to non-residents. Here's why such measures are highly unlikely.
Madeira's Labor Cost Index Jumps 7.0% in Third Quarter
Madeira's labor cost index rose 7.0% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, as wage and non-wage costs both grew faster than the national average.
The Medical School That Came Long Before Madeira's University
Long before the University of Madeira existed, Funchal had its own medical school. It began with 11 students in 1837 and went on to prove that Madeira could build its own institutions.
Machico Suspends Zoning Plan to Clear Way for New Hotels
Machico's council (PS) unanimously suspended part of its master plan to clear the way for two new hotels. The opposition (PSD / CDS-PP) backed the move but wanted it to go further.
Madeira Reopens 20 Hiking Trails, Keeps 19 Shut After Storm
IFCN says 20 of Madeira's classified hiking trails are passable again, while 19 stay closed after storm damage to access points and ground conditions.
Rutte Says Ukraine Remarks Targeted Public, Not Leaders
NATO chief Mark Rutte says his comments on Portugal and Spain over the Ukraine war were about public opinion, not politicians, after a diplomatic row.
Madeira Extends TVDE Licence Freeze by Four Months
Madeira's regional government extended the freeze on new TVDE operator and driver licences by four months. The island's ride-hailing fleet has grown to about 800 cars.
Road to Pico do Areeiro Turns One-Way From November 23
Madeira will make the mountain road between Pico do Areeiro and Eira do Serrado one-way from November 23, citing rising traffic and new cable car works.
IFCN Keeps 41 Madeira Trails Closed After Storm Charles
The IFCN kept all 41 classified hiking trails in Madeira closed through Thursday, citing storm Charles damage and unstable ground.