In a stunning development, the mystery of the German woman reported missing in Madeira has been solved: she was never missing at all.
An alert was raised yesterday, November 5, for a 48-year-old German national living in Caniço. Friends and colleagues grew concerned after she failed to show up for work, stating she had not been seen or heard from since Sunday, November 2. The case was considered serious enough to be handed over to the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) for investigation.
Today, authorities have closed the case. According to reports, the PJ investigation confirmed that the woman was never in danger. In fact, she had already left the island, boarding a flight to another European country on Monday, November 3—a full two days before the alarm was raised.
This bizarre false alarm stands in stark contrast to the second missing person case that is still unfolding on the island.
The major search operation for the 31-year-old Polish tourist, Igor Holewiński, is set to resume today. He was also last heard from on Sunday, November 2, when he set out for a solo hike in the mountains. After days of searching the Levada dos Tornos, authorities are now preparing to use drones and specialized teams to search cliffs and off-trail areas for any sign of him.
While one case ends in a shocking and strange false alarm, the serious search for the missing Polish hiker continues.
Soukromý záchranný tým, který najali přátelé polského touristy Igora Holewińského, jenž minulou neděli ráno zmizel na Madeiře, by měl do regionu dorazit tento pátek, aby pokračoval v pátrání. Sestra touristy, Olga Holewińská, potvrdila, že “pravděpodobně první lidé začnou přijíždět zítra a zbytek možná v sobotu”. Přátelé se hledání Igora Holewińského nevzdávají a zahájili finanční sbírku, která má přinést...
The Madeira archipelago has once again proven its standing as a world-class travel destination, securing the prestigious title of ‘Europe’s Leading Island Destination’ at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA). At the gala ceremony held in Sardinia, Italy, Madeira reaffirmed its dominance in this highly competitive category. This repeated recognition at what is considered the “Oscars” of the tourism industry highlights the island’s unique blend of stunning natural beauty, exceptional...
By now, most travelers know that Madeira has introduced entrance fees for its most popular hiking trails (Levadas). However, while booking your ticket online, there is a crucial detail that many might miss—but strictly must accept. As you can see in the screenshot below from the official booking portal, it is impossible to purchase a ticket without checking a specific box regarding liability. The checkbox reads: “Users of pedestrian routes...
Zůstaňte ve spojení s krásami Madeiry! Přihlaste se k odběru exkluzivních tipů na cesty, vzrušujících novinek a speciálních nabídek přímo do své e-mailové schránky. Vaše další dobrodružství začíná zde!
