TAP Air Portugal has informed all passengers that Madeira airport may be affected tomorrow, the 31st of December, due to adverse weather conditions caused by depression ‘Francis. On their social network pages, TAP writes that “TAP’s operation to/from Funchal may be affected by adverse weather conditions. Before heading to the…
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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…
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.…
TThe Government opposes the Republic’s proposal requiring no outstanding debts to Social Security or the Tax Authority to receive reimbursements for the Social Mobility Allowance and is calling for a revision of this rule. This stance was made clear in the statement on the Draft Ordinance set to introduce changes…
A group of hikers and mountain lovers gathered this morning at the beginning of PR2, in Fajã 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 Fajã do Rodrigues, between Fajã da Ama and Ribeira do Inferno, is temporarily closed for safety reasons. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 36
The ViaExpresso da Madeira Road Concessionaire informs that on Thursday, the 18th of December, the section between 8.0 (Fajã da Parreira) and 11.0 (Fajã das Contreiras) of Via Expresso 2, in Porto Moniz, will be temporarily closed due to essential cleaning works on the slopes overlooking the road. The work…
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: 12
Madeira – Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport saw one flight leave in two days after 130 cancellations due to adverse weather conditions were reported today (65 arrivals – 65 departures). Ryanair flight FR363, bound for Dublin, scheduled to leave at 06:30 this morning, finally took off at 19:16. This, some headlines…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), together with the University of Madeira (UMa), has updated and set the load capacity for all Classified Walking Routes in Madeira, aiming to enhance management and improve the visitor experience, especially at the island’s main tourist spots. The capacity of each route…
Horários do Funchal warns of possible constraints on their regular transport schedules tomorrow due to the general strike of workers against the changes to the labour laws, called by the UGT and CGTP. Horários do Funchal regrets the possible constraints that may result from this disturbance and guarantees that it…
Yesterday, newspaper DIÁRIO highlighted the general public’s complaints about interurban public transport. When travelling on public transport, most people complain of long queues, delays and overcrowded buses. A situation that faces thousands of Madeiran workers and students daily. Despite a revamped fleet and system, the new Siga network runs into…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM, informs that, since a weather warning has been issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) for the Region, all classified walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira will be closed tomorrow for safety reasons. In parallel with this…
Carreiros do Monte announced that their service will be closed on the 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th of December, as well as the 1st of January 2026, for the Christmas and New Year’s festivities. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 3