Category: News

In response to the various complaints, the executive sent a set of official letters to various entities. The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture today sent official letters to a wide range of public and private entities in order to address the phenomenon of the illegal practice of camping, overnight stays, and other associated […]

Two tourists have been missing in the Curral das Freiras area since approximately 8:23 PM on Thursday. The Câmara de Lobos Volunteer Fire Department deployed a team of four and a vehicle to search for them, but have yet to locate the individuals. Firefighters have already searched the route between Curral das Freiras and Achada […]

Madeira’s stunning network of levadas and veredas offers unforgettable hiking experiences. But before you lace up your boots, be aware of strict new regulations designed to protect both hikers and the island’s unique natural environment. What’s New? Hefty On-the-Spot Fines with Consequences The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN – Instituto das Florestas e […]

The tourist who fell this morning from a cliff approximately 200 meters high in the Pedra Rija viewpoint area, Pico do Areeiro trail, reportedly lost his balance after leaving the trail to take a photo on a hill. He is a young man, presumably of German origin, who was in the company of three other […]

The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has announced that all officially designated hiking trails in the Region are closed due to weather alerts issued for the area. The IFCN further stated that ‘the designated hiking trails will remain closed for safety reasons as long as the weather alerts are in effect.’ ‘Everyone is […]