Before Madeira had an airport, seaplanes landing in Funchal Bay provided the island’s only air link to the outside world. This came to an abrupt end after a tragic incident that grounded flying boat travel for good.
The Madeira Classic Car Revival returns this weekend to Funchal for its 12th edition, featuring 567 vintage vehicles and celebrating the island’s deep connection to classic cars.
Madeira's cinemas see a drop in screenings, audience and box office revenue.
Luxury meets logistics in Funchal this weekend, as seven superyachts make stopovers on their transatlantic journeys.
“We promise to be brief,” the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. It’s not right, but it’s also a response to silence and misguided communication.
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
Due to repeated vandalism, Funchal Mayor Cristina Pedra is considering restricting nighttime access to the city’s historic Jardim Municipal.
Funchal installs 44 surveillance cameras across 38 sites to improve public safety. Authorities say the system will aid police response and crime prevention.
Got clothes you no longer wear? Have some used clothing in good condition that deserves a second life? Put the meaning back in the fabric and donate!
Yesterday's 175th anniversayry concert of the Municipal Band of Funchal in the Baltazar Dias Theatre featured a powerful tribute to the - now deceased - maestro, Ennio Morricone (*1928 - †2020).
The Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro arrived in Madeira where he spent time with his family in Funchal. During his visit, he will also attend a PSD campaign event.
