Who’s snagged the honour of hosting the next World Travel Awards?

Madeira is gearing up for a prestigious double-header in November, hosting both the World Golf Awards gala (November 22nd) and the World Travel Awards world gala (November 24th ). “It is a great honour… a unique opportunity…” says Eduardo Jesus, regional secretary of Tourism and Culture. This isn’t Madeira’s first time in the spotlight; the […]

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Parking at Pico do Areeiro will be paid

The government of Madeira has announced that all parking at Pico do Areeiro will be paid. The exact date for when this measure will come into effect has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be in the near future. The decision to make parking at Pico do Areeiro paid was made to […]

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Popular Madeira Hiking PR1 Trail Set to Reopen

Hikers and nature enthusiasts rejoice! After being closed for necessary repairs, the breathtaking PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail is set to officially welcome visitors once again. The trail, renowned for its stunning views and unique landscapes, suffered a landslide which prompted safety closures. The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation has worked diligently to restore […]

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale registered in Madeira

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was registered this morning in the Madeira archipelago. The epicentre was located in the ‘Madeira Tore’ zone, between Madeira and the mainland. The information about the tremor, which was registered at 08:26, was transmitted by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere. It is unlikely […]

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New Closed Trails in Madeira

The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation announces that the classified walking trailsPR 1.1 – Vereda da IlhaPR 1.2 – Vereda do Pico RuivoPR 1.3 – Vereda da EncumeadaPR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão VerdeTrail “A Path for Everyone” between Pico das Pedras and Queimadasare closed, due to strong wind and falling trees.We also inform […]

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