Tourism in Madeira Rises 9.7% as 1.9 Million Visitors Arrive
Madeira attracted 1.9 million visitors in the first nine months of 2025, a 9.7% rise from last year. The revenue per available room went up significantly.
Machico Sea Rescue: 44 Year-Old Irish Man Dies, Teen Survives
A 44-year-old Irish man died after entering the sea at Maiata Beach in Madeira, reportedly while trying to rescue his daughter, who survived and was taken to hospital.
Horários do Funchal Again Extends Use of Old GIRO Passes
It ain't over, until its over! Old Giro Bus passes remain valid until February 2026 - provided that this will be the last extension.
Chega Pushes to Launch Madeira-Mainland Ferry
Francisco Gomes of Chega-Madeira urged the government to launch an international tender to reinstate the regular ferry service, which was discontinued in 2019.
Madeira’s Curral das Freiras Hosts 41st Festa da Castanha
The Festa da Castanha returns for its 41st edition, celebrating the chestnut in the heart of Curral das Freiras.
Madeira’s 2024 Wildfire Investigation Closed After Lack of Proof
The court closed the case on Madeira’s 2024 wildfire after failing to prove who launched the rocket that ignited the blaze, which burned 5,000 hectares over 13 days.
Funchal Has the Highest Rental Costs in Portugal
Funchal households face extreme housing costs, spending 100% of their income on rent in the Q3 2025. That is the highest rate in Portugal & more than three times than the recommended 30-33%.
Funchal Teleférico Halts Operations After Technical Failure
An electronic fault caused the Funchal Teleférico to stop working. Passengers were briefly trapped, and repairs are expected to be finished by tomorrow, when service is scheduled to resume.
A "Perfectly Miserable Increase": Meal Allowance to Rise 10 Cents
A "handful of nothing": The government’s plan to raise the public sector meal allowance by just €0.10 a year has drawn sharp criticism.
Cabo Girão Entry Fee Increases By 66% From January
After a 50% hike in entry fees this year, taking in the spectacular views from Cabo Girão’s busy skywalk is set to rise by another 66%.
The Battle of Funchal: Germany’s Assault During World War I
During the Great War, German submarines repeatedly attacked Funchal, carrying out a severe assault on Portuguese territory.
