The Areeiro-Ruivo Trail is Getting a Major Upgrade

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...

Significant new measures are being introduced at Fanal, one of the most symbolic and popular locations within Madeira’s Laurissilva forest. As reported by DIÁRIO, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has officially defined a new daily “carrying capacity” for the area, limiting access to 3,000 visitors per day. This decision is based on a scientific study conducted in partnership with the University of Madeira (UMa) to ensure the...

Update for Tomorrow, March 3rd Please be advised that due to severe weather conditions forecast for tomorrow, all recommended hiking trails and levadas across Madeira will be officially closed. Safety is the top priority for everyone on the island. The anticipated weather makes these routes highly unpredictable and dangerous. Heavy rain and high winds significantly increase the risk of landslides, falling rocks, and rapid, unexpected flooding along the levada channels....