A rental car left the road this afternoon, around 15:30, in the area of the Fanal intersection. According to DIÁRIO, two Italian citizens were in the vehicle, a man and a woman, both under 30 years old. The driver suffered minor injuries, including abrasions, and was assisted at the scene…
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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 Vereda do Areeiro (PR1), connecting Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo, will be partially closed for six days this month while previously scheduled work is carried out. The affected section, between the Pedra Rija viewpoint and Pico Ruivo, will be closed from the 14th to the 17th and again…
Idiots exist in every country, and some even film the evidence themselves. A video circulating on social media, particularly TikTok, appears to show a man riding an electric scooter through a tunnel on Madeira’s expressway, reportedly on the section between Seixal and São Vicente. The footage was recorded using an…
At least eight flights bound for Madeira Airport had been diverted by early Saturday evening, 12th of September, as strong winds of up to 60 km/h continued to disrupt landings. Three flights, from Nice, London Gatwick and Amsterdam, landed in Porto Santo. Flights from Geneva and London Stansted were diverted…
The presence of rubbish along the trail between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo is generating criticism from hikers and mountain guides, who are questioning both the maintenance of one of Madeira’s most popular walking routes and how the revenue from admission fees is being used. Tissues, cigarette ends and…
The new Cancela road junction is entering the final stages of construction, with the project expected to be fully completed in October, according to a statement from the Regional Government. The remaining work includes road markings, landscaping and the reinstatement of areas affected during construction. The President of the Regional…
Strong winds disrupted operations at Madeira International Airport throughout the day, causing delays and forcing at least one aircraft to divert. Conditions deteriorated as the day progressed, with the Santa Catarina weather station recording a maximum gust of 78 km/h at 15:00. Earlier readings showed gusts of up to 69…
New Funchal bus lanes begin tomorrow amid fears of further congestion Major traffic changes will come into force in central Funchal tomorrow, 2nd of September, including approximately 775 metres of new bus lanes, the removal of parking spaces and restrictions on pedestrian access across the Pelourinho Bridge. Funchal City Council…
An economic and financial study into a regular maritime connection between Madeira and mainland Portugal has concluded that none of the six scenarios examined would be financially or economically viable without public funding. The document was released today by the JPP. Under every scenario, projected revenue would be insufficient to…
Four people were injured and three vehicles destroyed after a rockslide struck the São Vicente–Porto Moniz expressway in Seixal on the afternoon of the 20th of August. Rocks and earth fell onto the road, striking several vehicles and forcing the expressway to close immediately. Initial reports indicated that at least…
An inspection of rent-a-car companies operating at Madeira Airport took place on the morning of the 20th of August. The operation covered the rental desks inside the terminal’s arrivals area, as well as vehicles and activities outside the building. Inspectors checked documentation relating to the companies, their operations and their…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) has called on the Regional Government to clarify whether residents without their own bank accounts can receive reimbursements through Madeira’s Territorial Continuity Mechanism, formerly known as the Social Mobility Allowance. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party claimed that some beneficiaries are being prevented…
The walkway connecting Praia Formosa to Socorridos is closed to pedestrian traffic for preventive reasons. The measure was taken by the Metropolitan Development Society, in close coordination with the Maritime Police and the Municipal Civil Protection Service of Funchal. According to the institution’s press release, the decision is preventive and…
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…