Porto Santo Starts €6.1 Million Public Tender for 2nd Golf Course
Porto Santo has launched a €6.1 million public tender for the first phase of its second course.
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Golf Madness: Is The Archipelago Going to Have 7 Golf Courses?
How many golf courses are enough? For fewer than 260,000 residents, seven is madness. While many locals struggle with housing and wages, the regional government chases golf dreams for the few who can afford them.
Lobo Marinho Now Uses Shore Power to Save 3,200 Tons of COâ‚‚
The ferry no longer relies on diesel engines while docked, drawing electricity from the grid instead. The only catch is that Madeira’s energy mix still depends largely on diesel to generate power.
Lobo Marinho Achieves All-Time Passenger Record in July
Between June and August 2025, the Lobo Marinho ferry carried 183,000 passengers, an increase of 6.5%, while cargo transport grew 30% compared to last year.
Government Wants €5.5 Million Solar Park in Porto Santo
The government has suspended Porto Santo’s Master Plan for two years, allowing construction of a €5.5 million photovoltaic park to advance the island’s renewable energy goals.
Brazilian Swims 42 km From Porto Santo to Madeira
A 36-year-old Brazilian daredevil will swim from Porto Santo to Madeira tomorrow. Wish him luck!
Tourist Dies in Porto Santo After Accident at Holiday Rental
A tourist died today after an accident in her holiday home on Porto Santo. Emergency efforts and plans to transfer her to Madeira were unsuccessful.
Columbus in Madeira: The Story of His Years on the Islands
Before his famous journey to the Americas in 1492, Columbus lived and got married on Porto Santo. On the Madeira archipelago, he gained important skills, met key people, and began planning to sail west across the Atlantic.
Porto Santo Seawater Desalination: Turning Ocean Water into Life
Porto Santo, a dry island with no rivers and scarce rainfall, was at risk of severe water shortages until the 1980s. Its solution: pioneering desalination technology that transformed ocean water into fresh water.
Watch the Lobo Marinho Ferry Battle Rough Seas
The Lobo Marinho ferry faced strong winds and rough seas on its recent trip between Madeira and Porto Santo, as shown in a new video posted on Youtube.
United Airlines Launches Direct Flight from Madeira to New York
Starting June 8, United Airlines introduces direct flights from Madeira to Newark, New York. Fares are around €560 one way, offering the only direct US connection for Madeira travelers.
