Government Says Madeira Has Capacity for More Tourism
Madeira’s government insists the island has capacity for more tourism, despite mounting concerns over traffic, housing shortages, and stress on fragile ecosystems.
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With a resident population of around 257,000, Madeira welcomes over 2 million tourists annually, accounting for more than 10 million overnight stays. Stay informed about the island's tourism scene with the latest news!
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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.
Cabo GirĂŁo 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%.
AirBaltic Launches First Direct Flights from Tallinn to Madeira
The Latvian airline airBaltic has begun weekly Sunday flights connecting Tallinn and Madeira nonstop, available until 28 March 2026, lasting about six hours.
Madeira Triumphs at World Travel Awards Europe 2025
Madeira again won several major prizes at the 2025 World Travel Awards Europe, being recognized as Europe's Leading Island Destination for the 11th consecutive year
Tourist Laughs at Being Ripped-Off at Mercado dos Lavradores
Reputation under fire: Madeira is once again being ridiculed as a viral TikTok shows a tourist at Madeira’s Mercado dos Lavradores laughing to tears and rolling on the floor after being charged a staggering €72 for a few pieces of fruit.
Foreigners Make Up 22% of Traffic Violations in Madeira
Madeira’s 2025 traffic data shows foreigners account for up to 22% of violations, mostly due to poor parking.
President Pushes for Two More Golf Courses in Madeira
Believe it or not, President Albuquerque has announced plans for two more golf courses in Madeira, on top of the one already being built in Ponta do Pargo. This would bring the total number of golf courses across the archipelago to six.
It’s Hip, if It’s Chic - Funchal’s €55 Insect Dinner Is Back
Hotel NEXT invites diners to chew on curiosity: insects, street food flair, and €55 for a night both bold and questionable.
O Portinho: New €100 Million Hotel in Santa Cruz
Blessing or curse? Madeira’s heavy dependence on tourism is set to further intensify with the announcement of the €100 million beachside hotel project “O Portinho” in Caniço.
President Guarantees: Cable Car Project Will Move Forward
Madeira’s president has guaranteed he will move forward with the disputed Curral das Freiras cable car project.
