The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) confirms that several pedestrian routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Porto Santo are closed. Among the courses currently closed are: PR 1.3 – Encumeada Footpath; PR 5 – Funduras Footpath; PR 7 – Levada do Moinho; PR 9 – Levada do CaldeirĂŁo…
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The mayor of Calheta, Doroteia Leça issued a statement reporting the closure of the Marginal da Calheta due to the danger of falling rocks and the need for urgent intervention. In her statement, Doroteia Leça informs that thearea will be temporarily closed to car and pedestrian traffic, as well as…
The Captaincy of Funchal announced, this afternoon, that it received from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) a category 6 severe weather warning for the archipelago of Madeira, which corresponds to wind force 7 (51 to 62 km per hour) from any direction. A Note signed by Captain…
Wind speeds reached more than 100 km/h in the eastern part of the island. The highest value was recorded in Caniçal/Ponta de SĂŁo Lourenço, with 114 km/h, followed by Santa Cruz/Airport, where gusts reached 106 km/h. In the sheltered basin of Funchal, winds still reached speeds of 70 km/h as…
Following the adverse weather forecasts, Casa do Povo de SĂŁo Roque do Faial was forced to cancel their initiative ‘BĂşzios Announce the Arrival of the New Year,’ which was scheduled for New Year’s Day at 07:00, at Pico do Areeiro. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Casa do Povo…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) informs that the Botanical Garden Cable Car will be closed between the 5th and 31st of January 2026 for maintenance works. The reopening is scheduled for the 1st of February 2026. “This closure aims to ensure the safety, efficiency, and quality of…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) predicts a rainy and windy New Year’s Eve, due to the influence of weather systems coming from the North Atlantic. According to the IPMA, between the 29th and 31st of December, the weather will be marked by the passage of low-intensity fronts,…
Late afternoon yesterday (27th of December), a flying object appeared in the skies over Madeira, attracting the attention of many. The object appeared to leave a bright trail behind it, prompting some to believe it was a meteorite. However, there’s still no official confirmation about what the phenomenon actually was.…
In a statement, the Madeira Regional Command of the Public Security Police (CR PSP Madeira) has shared on social media some key safety tips for anyone planning to explore the island’s walking trails. The PSP advises never to walk alone, wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring bottled water along…
“We are not going back. They can contest whatever they want, but the organiation is for the benefit of all,” said today the president of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, reacting to the protest of hikers to the new rules of access to trails, levadas, and veredas in the Region.…
A group of hikers and mountain lovers gathered this morning at the beginning of PR2, in FajĂŁ dos Cardos, Curral das Freiras, for a protest action against the measures the Regional Government intends to implement from January 2026 regarding access to trails, levadas, and footpaths in the Region. The initiative…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that following a landslide, the PR 16 Pedestrian Route – Levada FajĂŁ do Rodrigues, between FajĂŁ da Ama and Ribeira do Inferno, is temporarily closed for safety reasons. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 16
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that due to a landslide and subsequent walkway collapse, PR 10 – Levada do Furado pedestrian route, between Ribeiro Frio and Lamaceiros, is temporarily closed, for safety reasons. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 1
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 05:14 yesterday morning (Monday) off the southwest coast of the Desertas. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the quake had a depth of 43 km and would not have been felt. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com. Views: 15
The Funchal City Council has announced that, due to the adverse weather conditions, the Christmas Village in Praça do MunicĂpio will remain closed until Tuesday, the 16th of December. The storm has knocked down trees, ripped tiles and solar panels off roofs, wrecked padel centres, shut down a supermarket, and…