After weeks of anticipation, Wednesday evening’s solar eclipse passed over Madeira with considerably less drama than many had expected. At Pico do Areeiro, several dozen residents and tourists gathered near the Madeira Astronomy Observatory and Park. Children and adults equipped with protective glasses waited enthusiastically for the eclipse to reach…
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A section of the glass floor at the Cabo GirĂŁo viewpoint has been covered with a metal plate after reportedly being damaged by a young tourist who threw a stone at it. The impact cracked one of the layers forming the specially reinforced glass panel. Staff immediately cordoned off the…
A reported private visit to Madeira by members of the Saudi royal family has apparently been cancelled following privacy concerns. The delegation was expected to arrive on Thursday and was reported to include Princess Sara bint Mashour Al Saud, wife of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. However, the Crown…
The arrival of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked to a reported visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to local media reports, the Crown Prince and a wider delegation are expected to visit Madeira later this month. The PSP…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) will increase its presence and surveillance at Madeira’s main mountain viewpoints ahead of the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, the 12th of August. Pico do Arieiro and Achada do Teixeira are among the locations expected to attract the largest crowds, as both…
IHM – Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira began demolishing an illegal and vacant structure on Tuesday. The building is located on land adjoining the Nogueira neighbourhood in Camacha. According to IHM, the site had been occupied without permission and was reportedly being used as a gathering place by people consuming drugs,…
I read this article in JM-Madeira and thought it interesting. Madeira may be known for its levadas, dramatic coastline, good food and spring-like climate, but illness and accidents can happen in even the most idyllic destination. Gastroenteritis, a fall on a walking trail or an asthma attack can quickly turn…
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo this afternoon, attracting considerable attention from aviation enthusiasts. The large aircraft, which is part of a Saudi Arabian fleet, made a rare appearance in Madeira. Spotters and other aviation enthusiasts gathered to watch and photograph its arrival. Depending…
The Citizen’s Shop on Avenida do Infante continues to operate on a limited basis following a breakdown of its air-conditioning system. As JM reported last Friday, the authority responsible for the facility said that the necessary procedures to repair or replace the equipment were already underway and that the problem…
Tourists were once again seen ignoring safety signs at the Guindaste Viewpoint in Faial on Monday, venturing close to the cliff edge to take photographs or enjoy the view. Images shared on social media show visitors entering a restricted area despite the clearly visible warnings. Such behaviour has become a…
Portugal’s Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued an important warning about the risks of communicating with strangers online, particularly criminals who use intimate images or videos to blackmail and extort their victims. Under the campaign slogan “VOLTE-FACE online is fierce and real,” the PJ warned that an apparently harmless social media…
Artificial reefs created from sunken ships in Madeira and Porto Santo help support marine biodiversity, but cannot reproduce all the ecological functions of natural reefs, a scientific study has concluded. The findings are based on nine years of fish monitoring by Madeira’s marine biodiversity programme, BioMa, which has been operating…
The north and south coasts of Madeira and Porto Santo remain under a yellow hot weather warning until Wednesday, according to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). The weather warning will remain in place until 10:00 on Wednesday, due to the persistence of high temperatures. A yellow warning,…
Bathers discovered a dead dolphin floating close to the shore at SĂŁo Pedro beach, in Santa Cruz, this morning. Initial images sent to the newsroom showed the marine animal near the pebble beach, although it was not immediately clear whether it was a dolphin or a seal. The Maritime Police…
The transportation of large wind turbine components to Paul da Serra may cause temporary traffic disruption until the end of September, according to ENEREEM, part of the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM) Group. The operation will carry turbine blades, tower sections and other equipment to the Loiral III and Paul wind…