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09
Nov

Rehabilitation work on a section of Vereda do Pico Ruivo has been completed

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...
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01
Nov

ACIF admits injunction against charging fees on trails

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...
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28
Oct

Foreigner who got lost in São Jorge has bruises and suspected broken leg

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...
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28
Aug

The route to Pico Ruivo remains closed and land clearing is underway

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...
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27
Aug

Tourists continue to ignore the closure of hiking trails

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...
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30
Jun

Carreiros do Monte announces stop from August 12th to 15th

Motivated by the Festival of Nossa Senhora do Monte, the Carreiros do Monte association informs that, between August 12th and 15th, it will close the activity. Which will resume on August 16th, from 9 am until 5:45 pm.
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19
Jun

UNESCO decides to classify Levadas da Madeira as a World Heritage Site in July

The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will vote, in its July session, on the classification of 28 candidacies, including that of the Levadas da Madeira. In a statement released today, UNESCO listed the 28 candidacies that will be voted on next month, in the session that will...
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12
Jun

Ribeira Brava Parish Council cleans Espigão path

The Ribeira Brava Parish Council cleaned “one of the most symbolic paths in the parish”. In a press release, the local authority says that it is a path that connects the Espigão site to the Meia-Légua site, a route of moderate difficulty, around 2000 meters, with more than 1600 steps along its length. . “With...
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02
Jun

Italy kicks off Atlantic Festival with heavy flooding in Funchal

The first pyromusical show of the Atlantic Festival has just started and was hosted by Italy. For 3 Saturdays, the bay of Funchal, as has been customary for some years now, throughout the month of June, is filled with light and color, which, together with the sound of music, constitute a spectacle strongly applauded by...
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25
May

Municipality of Santana celebrates 189 years today

The municipality of Santana, located in the north of the Region, is celebrating today, celebrating its 189 years of existence. Created in 1835, the Municipality of Santana is known not only for its traditional houses, which are a postcard of Madeira, but also for the stunning landscapes that attract tourists from all corners of the...
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