Livre (Free Party) reiterates its position against the Regional Government’s intention to privatise pedestrian routes and calls on the local population to intervene in this matter and sign a petition to prevent Madeira’s walking routes from being commercialised. In a statement, Marta Sofia points out that this is “an attack…
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The first day of the official bathing season didn’t start too well for those choosing to swim at Praia Formosa. Beyond the main access, the areas to the far west were red-flagged due to spring tides. The same happened on the neighbouring beach, at Doca do Cavacas, where A yellow…
The Secretary of Tourism, Environment and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, rejects that the Regional Government is responsible for irregular camping outside the IFCN spaces. This is the competence of the municipalities, he says. He further attested that camping is not prohibited in Madeira, it just has rules that have to be…
The 53-year-old Czech tourist (not about 40 years old as initially reported) who fell and died this morning after falling 50 metres from the Juncal Viewpoint, in Pico do Areeiro, was not on a recommended pedestrian route. The viewpoint and the access route, which starts at the entrance of Radar…
Madeira Tourism has improved the way information on the status of the Institute of Forests and Conservation (IFCN), Classified Walking Routes, is presented on its official website, making it more accessible and relevant. This update allows tourists, guides, operators, and tourist entertainment companies will now have access to fast, reliable,…
The General Director of the Avista restaurant, of the Cliff Bay group, told local media outlet, JM today that the fire that occurred this afternoon was limited to a “technical area,” where the support equipment for air conditioning and fans are located, and that it did not pose a danger…
Last week, the Regional Government confirmed that they will be handing over the management of the Pedestrian Routes to private companies. They say this will reduce the carbon footprint, monitor tourist routes with greater pressure, and strengthen air quality monitoring (obviously, they have not visited Rabacal recently!). This revelation has…
Today was the inaugural United Airlines direct connection between New York and Madeira. With three flights a week – Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday until September (although depending on its success, this could continue longer), United Airlines is using a Boeing 737 MAX 8, with 16 Premium PlusSM seats, 54 Economy PlusSM…
The ‘Composite Movement’ was in Paul da Serra, where they found what they call the “shameful neglect of the environment and nature of Madeira.” Accompanying the “denunciation” from a set of videos and photographs, the Movement gives an account of the destruction of centenary trees in Fanal, also pointing out…
The ADN – National Democratic Alternative (ADN) party has warned of what it considers to be a “lack of control on the entry of motor vehicles into the Autonomous Region of Madeira.” In a press release, the ADN cites a source, who is a customs secretary at the Funchal Customs,…
The Regional Government has launched a new Forest fire prevention campaign. The project starts today, the 2nd of June, and ends on the 30th of September. Protecting human lives, safeguarding the region’s environmental heritage, and ensuring sustainability is the name of the game, states Eduardo Jesus, Regional Secretary for Tourism,…
The PSP announced today that it will reinforce security at the airports of Lisbon, Porto, Azores, and Madeira in July with more police officers. In Faro, the need for more security agents was already anticipated. A source from the Public Security Police told Lusa that in July the training course…
The North American market is the 2nd largest market in terms of guests and overnight stays in Portugal. Therefore, Turismo de Portugal welcomes the new air routes connecting to the USA, which include the connection between New York and Funchal, which begins on the 7th of June. The route between…
A Wizz Air plane made a heavy and difficult landing at Madeira Airport on Sunday, the 25th of May. The moment, captured by aviation enthusiasts, was released on a specialised YouTube channel, where the video was titled ‘Hard landing leaves Wizz Air passengers shaken.’ The nature of the landing made…
Between four and five thousand people visit the Desertas Islands every year. This data was revealed by Eduardo Jesus, Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, who visited Deserta Grande today to mark the 35th anniversary of the Desertas Islands Nature Reserve. Visits that are only authorised upon prior registration…