The Municipality of Machico has been awarded the Geoconservation 2023 Award, created in 2004 by the Portuguese Group of ProGEO (International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage).
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Pedro Coelho, the mayor of Câmara de Lobos, has stated that although delighted with the increased growth in tourism within the municipality of Câmara de Lobos
The Savoy Palace has been recognised in Condé Nast Traveller's 'Readers' Choice Awards as one of the best hotels in Europe.
Asked if the region can cope with increased levels of tourism without jeopardising the normal functioning and distribution of water to residents, Amílcar Gonçalves, chairman of the board of directors of ARM – Águas e Resíduos da Madeira, began by saying that with regards to levels of consumption, tourism is considered a fluctuating population.
The President of the Canary Islands has confirmed that the Canary Islands government has an interest in a maritime link, of goods and passengers, between Madeira and the Canaries.
Low-cost airline Ryanair has criticised ANA's proposal to raise fees at airports for 2024 and threatened to close its Madeira base if costs do not come down.
SATA – Azores Airlines recently announced that due to its success, it will maintain its Madeira - New York route and that it will be adding two new direct flights from June to September 2024 (Madeira - Boston/ Madeira - Toronto).
The European Commission has admitted the economic impact of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and floods, in southern European countries such as Portugal, particularly for tourism, and calls for measures to combat climate change.
The Mayor of Funchal, Pedro Calado, today visited the new Cultural and Research Centre of Funchal (CCIF). Whose facilities are divided into two modules: the cultural and the scientific-technological.
A new study conducted by EasyJet of 996 Portuguese tourists, reveals the main must-see experiences in Europe.
Despite the efforts of PSP agents, it was practically impossible to reach the summit of Pico do Areeiro from 08:00 this morning.
Tomorrow, the 11th of September, the Pisa da Uva will take place in the parish of Arco de São Jorge in collaboration with the Museum of Wine and Vine and the Institute of Embroidery Wine and Handicrafts of Madeira at the Museum of Wine and Vine (Museu do Vinho e da Vinha).
Binter Airlines has announced their new travel promotion between Madeira and the Canary Islands, with prices starting from 62.65 euros each way.
The Recommended Pedestrian Route Pico do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo is closed, as a rockfall has severely obstructed the path, state the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN).
The President of Madeira recently visited Porto Santo and the new Vila Baleira Urban Park, located in the Fontinha. On visiting the new site, the President categorically stated that the area is eco-friendly and sustainable. Moreover, he made it clear that campsites do not constitute a tourism "objective" for Porto Santo.