Pastel de Nata: A Culinary Legend, Celebrated in Madeira
Pastel de Nata: a beloved Madeiran favorite and culinary legend with religious roots from the mainland, considered one of the 50 best things to eat in the world!
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Cory's Shearwater: Sounds like Madeira
Never heard of Cory's Shearwater? If you have spent time on Madeira, you have likely heard its distinctive wailing!
Madeira Records Portugal's Biggest Drop in Home Sales
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 Offers Madeira-Azores Return Flights From 79 Euros
Azores Airlines sells return tickets between Funchal, Ponta Delgada and Terceira from 79 euros. The offer runs until 5 November.
Sculpted by Time: Madeira’s Impossible Mountain Ridges
Discover the fascinating geological story behind the razor-thin mountain ridges and steep valleys of Madeira's central massif.
Ronaldo Given One-Month Ban and 255-Euro Fine
Portuguese FA bans Ronaldo for one month and fines him 255 euros after leaving national team camp early.
Swiss Tourist Dies After Cardiac Arrest at Doca do Cavacas
A Swiss man around 60 years old died after cardiac arrest at Funchal's Doca do Cavacas beach despite emergency response.
Shotgun Man Spotted Hunting Partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço
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.
Caniçal Port Receives 27 Million Euro Investment for Expansion
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.
President Accuses Left of Manipulating Housing Protests
Miguel Albuquerque claims extreme left manipulates housing protests, defending Madeira's public housing construction approach.
Youth Party Warns Housing Crisis Continues
Juventude JPP warns housing remains unaffordable for Madeiran youth five decades after 1974 revolution