The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation reported this morning that, following the update of the meteorological warnings issued for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, some classified hiking trails in the Region are now passable. However, the following walking trails remain closed: -PR 1.3 Encumeada Path -PR 4 Levada do Barreiro -PR 7 Levada do...Read More
The Port of Funchal received two cruise ships, Marella Explorer and AIDAblu, which carry 5,559 people on board, of which 4,149 are passengers. The two ships are carrying out cruises around the islands of Madeira and the Canary Islands and both are staying overnight in Funchal, says APRAM in a press release. The Marella Explorer...Read More
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere today issued a yellow warning for the mountainous regions and the south coast of Madeira. In the case of mountainous regions, the alert warns of heavy rains for the period between 6 am and 12 pm tomorrow. There is also a yellow alert for the whole day...Read More
The two ships that are in the Port of Funchal today, Mein Schiff 7, which arrived early last night, and Borealis, which docked this morning, are moving 5,382 people, of which 3,749 are passengers. The two ships are carrying out 7 and 14 night cruises around the islands of Madeira and the Canary Islands. Mein...Read More
The Associação dos Carreiros do Monte informs that on December 25th and 26th, 2024 and January 1st, 2025 it is closed, on the occasion of Christmas and New Year festivities.Read More
The Institute of Forestry and Nature Conservation reported today that the recovery work on the section of the PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo pedestrian route between Casa de Shelter do Pico Ruivo and Pico Ruivo has been completed. The route is now fully passable. The route between Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo and...Read More
The Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal (ACIF-CCIM) today challenged the charge of three euros on seven classified pedestrian routes in Madeira, in force since Monday, and considered the possibility of moving forward with precautionary measures. “We do not want to reach a situation where we have to introduce a precautionary measure so that what...Read More
The rescue of the 59-year-old foreign citizen, who got lost yesterday afternoon while walking on Levada do Rei, is already in the final stages. According to António Nunes, president of the Civil Protection Service (SRPC), in statements to JM, the man presents some abrasions and a suspected leg fracture, but the severity of the injuries...Read More
The hiking trail between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo, which was affected by the fire on the island of Madeira, will remain closed as it is not safe, while the land consumed by the fire is being cleaned up, a source from the Regional Government reported today. “The emblematic trail from Pico do Areeiro...Read More
The signs and tape indicating that the Vereda do Areeiro pedestrian trail remains closed are clearly visible. However, tourists continue to ignore the barriers that block access to the trails in areas affected by forest fires. A video sent to the newspaper’s editorial office shows several people crossing the barrier placed at the beginning of...Read More