Funchal municipal councillors LuĂs Filipe Santos and Jorge Afonso Freitas have called for urgent work at the popular Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint and its surrounding gardens, describing the attraction’s current condition as “unworthy of one of the city’s most important landmarks.” In a statement, the councillors said they had received…
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Access to the Ninho da Manta Viewpoint from PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro will be temporarily closed on the 19th and 20th of August, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has announced. The section connecting the main PR1 trail to the viewpoint will be closed for safety reasons…
The Grape and Farmers’ Festival in Porto da Cruz will not take place this year, the local Casa do Povo has announced. In a social media post, the organisation’s management explained that a lack of funding and public support had made it impossible to hold the event “with its usual…
Political party, New Right Madeira, has raised what it describes as “serious concerns” over the alleged use of employment contracts by foreign nationals seeking to regularise their residency status. In a statement, the party said it had received reports from business owners alleging that, after signing an employment contract, some…
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…
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…