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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation announces that following the conclusion of adverse weather warnings, the previously closed classified walking routes are now open. With the reopening of these routes, we extend our gratitude for your cooperation in reporting any anomalies (such as breaks, branches on the paths, or other issues) encountered during the […]