This Sunday morning, dozens of tourists expressed their frustration after a gate installed at Pedra Rija, on the walk connecting Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo, remained closed past 8:20 am. Many hikers had arrived early in hopes of witnessing the sunrise, which occurred shortly after 7 am, before setting…
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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…
Although the pedestrian routes are closed, several tourists continue to ignore the signage, climb barriers, and continue walking, oblivious to the danger they are putting themselves and others in. In the mountainous regions of Ponta do Sol, where the mayor has been following the evolution of the flames, the passage…