Hiking Paths Shut Down as Storm Warnings Hit the Island.

A tourist caused surprise and astonishment among visitors and locals alike this Thursday after being discovered illegally camping on one of Madeira’s most popular walking trails, the Vereda dos Balcões. The camper had pitched a tent directly on the scenic 1.5-kilometer trail located in Ribeiro Frio, Santana, a protected area where such activities are strictly prohibited. The incident highlights a growing concern regarding illegal camping in the region’s natural landscapes....

Authorities in Madeira have stated that there is no suspicion of criminal activity in the death of a Polish tourist whose body was found in the Santana area. The Judiciary Police (PJ) conducted an inspection of the body on Sunday. The 31-year-old man, identified as Igor Holewiński, had been reported missing on the island for one week. He was found in the Ribeira Grande area, in Faias, by a Madeiran...

FUNCHAL – If you felt like the island was busier than ever this year, the official statistics have just confirmed your suspicions. New data released regarding air traffic in the Autonomous Region of Madeira reveals a historic surge in passenger numbers for the first three quarters of 2025. A Year for the History Books Between January and September alone, Madeira’s airports handled an impressive 4.36 million passengers. According to the...