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SĂŁo Vicente Caves Face Uncertain Future Amid Safety Concerns

SĂŁo Vicente Caves Face Uncertain Future Amid Safety Concerns

Will the SĂŁo Vicente Caves remain closed for good? New statements from the president suggest a bleak outlook for their reopening.

Dancilhas Festival Brings World Dance to Funchal This Weekend

Dancilhas Festival Brings World Dance to Funchal This Weekend

Experience Funchal’s Dancilhas Festival this weekend, a celebration of global dance, music, and cultural heritage through live events and workshops.

Several Hunting Dogs Poisoned in Paul da Serra

Several Hunting Dogs Poisoned in Paul da Serra

Some dogs died after being poisoned on the first day of hunting season, in what appears to be an intentional act.

These Are The Seven Hiking Trails to Charge €3 Entrance in 2025

These Are The Seven Hiking Trails to Charge €3 Entrance in 2025

From 2025, seven hiking trails will implement a €3 entrance fee. This system will remain in effect at least until 2026, when it may be replaced by a forest tax.

Watch Magic Dolphin Ship Rescue Turtles Caught in Fishing Nets

Watch Magic Dolphin Ship Rescue Turtles Caught in Fishing Nets

A Madeiran tourist boat rescued two endangered sea turtles tangled in fishing lines off the coast of Funchal.

Madeira Suffers Three Fatal Road Accidents in Just One Week

Madeira Suffers Three Fatal Road Accidents in Just One Week

In the past week, Madeira has endured three tragic road accidents that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including two minors.

Why Does LIDL Hesitate to Invest in Madeira?

Why Does LIDL Hesitate to Invest in Madeira?

LIDLs investment in Madeira has long been planned, yet nothing happened. Find out what´s going on!

Madeiran Wines Awarded at Extreme Wine World Championships

Madeiran Wines Awarded at Extreme Wine World Championships

Four Madeiran wines were awarded prestigious medals, celebrating the unique character of wines crafted in extreme conditions.

Câmara de Lobos May Get New Access to Via Rápida

Câmara de Lobos May Get New Access to Via Rápida

Amidst concerns of an impending congestion crisis in the greater Funchal area, the president of Madeira has initiated discussions regarding a new connection to the via rápida.

Funchal Marina Construction Set to Pause?

Funchal Marina Construction Set to Pause?

According to a report and just few months before its grand opening, the Funchal Marina faces a sudden construction halt. What led to this unexpected twist, and what lies ahead?

Hard Talk? Official Meeting With Airbnb on Short-Term Rentals

Hard Talk? Official Meeting With Airbnb on Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb representatives met to discuss balancing tourism growth with local community needs, while focusing on regulating short-term rentals.