A 41-year-old man was injured on Tuesday, the 27th of October, after a wave swept him onto rocks at Praia Formosa, in Funchal. The alert was raised at 13:21. According to an operational source, the man was caught by a breaking wave and thrown against the rocks, hitting his back.…
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The Porto Santo Line has informed press agencies of a time change on its 14th of November evening service. The journey was initially scheduled for 18:00. This has been delayed by an hour, and the Porto Santo Ferry will leave Porto Santo at 19:00. All tickets have been automatically rescheduled…
Porto Santo’s beach will become a testing ground for three coastal protection methods under a €2.1 million project designed to tackle erosion and strengthen the island’s natural sea defences. The work combines the reuse of sand dredged from Porto de Abrigo, the addition of sand to Fontinha beach and the…
September 2026 was warmer and drier than average across Madeira, with all weather stations analysed recording temperatures above the 1991–2020 climatological normal and rainfall below it. Figures released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM), based on IPMA data, show that the largest temperature deviation was recorded at…
A cruise to Madeira, a journey up to Monte and a ride down in a traditional wicker basket: some experiences enjoyed by visitors today were also on the itineraries of German holidaymakers arriving in the 1930s. Their visits formed part of an unusual chapter in the island’s tourism history. Between…
Scientific divers taking part in the Madeira Ocean expedition have recorded greater biodiversity inside the Garajau Nature Reserve than in a nearby unprotected area, highlighting the benefits of marine conservation. Speaking to Lusa, Filipe Henriques, one of the scientific diving team coordinators, said the observations showed the reserve’s positive contribution…
Researchers taking part in the Madeira Ocean 2026 expedition have fitted a satellite tag to a Blainville’s beaked whale, marking a major milestone in the expedition’s first stage. Scientific coordinator Beatriz Vinha told Lusa that the tag is expected to remain attached for around six months, allowing researchers to track…
Madeira will celebrate its marine heritage from the 7th to the 11th of October with the third edition of the Madeira Whale Fest. Part of the Madeira Nature Festival, the event aims to bring the community closer to the ocean and highlight the importance of protecting whales and dolphins. The…
An earthquake registering 3.0 on the Richter Scale was recorded this morning at 03:29, southeast of the Desertas Islands, about 100 kilometers from Funchal. According to the seismic network of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the quake occurred at a depth of 42 kilometers. Samantha Gannon info…
A 37-year-old French tourist was found dead aboard a sailboat anchored off Porto Santo on Tuesday morning, 29th of September. The Judicial Police were called to investigate the circumstances of his death. The alarm was raised at 08:36 by an acquaintance who had been unable to contact the man. Officers…
A high-speed boat of a type commonly used to transport drugs was seized off Madeira today, the 26th of September. The vessel, which has four engines, was towed to the pier beneath Madeira Airport and is in the custody of the National Maritime Authority. Bruno Teles, the authority’s commander in…
Juntos pelo Povo (JPP) is seeking support from its European partners to restore a passenger ferry service between Madeira and mainland Portugal. The proposal was discussed on Wednesday, the 23rd of September, when JPP secretary-general Élvio Sousa met Sandro Gozi, secretary-general of the European Democratic Party and a Renew Europe…
The Lobo Marinho ferry will be taken to the Canary Islands next month for repairs to its propulsion system following a breakdown that occurred off Garajau last week. In a statement, the Porto Santo Line said the vessel will undergo work at the ASTICAN shipyard in Las Palmas de Gran…
Dozens of passengers were forced to spend the night at Porto Santo Airport, some sleeping on mattresses provided by ANA, after strong winds prevented numerous flights from landing in Madeira on Saturday. Hotels across Porto Santo were reportedly full, leaving no accommodation available for passengers whose aircraft had been diverted…
The Madeira archipelago recorded further seismic activity early on Sunday morning. According to official data from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), an earthquake was detected at 06:35 on the13th of September 2026, with its epicentre north of Porto Santo, at coordinates 34.210° North and 16.392° West. The…