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At Mercado dos Lavradores, one of Madeira’s most iconic spots, tourists arrive in the thousands but often depart shocked, overcharged, and deceived by systemic practices that exploit trust with inflated prices and misleading products.
The Banana Museum in Madeira has quickly become a top cultural attraction, drawing 47,000 visitors by August 2025 and earning national recognition for its digital exhibits and educational programs.
Câmara de Lobos moves to bridge its housing gap by speeding up approvals, providing tax incentives, and opening municipal land for new construction projects
Funchal streets erupted with horns from 50 cars on September 19 as unions protested the government’s controversial labor law reforms.
Madeira’s mountains saw heavy rain on Sunday, with Pico do Areeiro recording 11.1 millimeters in one hour, enough to trigger a yellow alert
Madeira’s only waste treatment plant, Meia Serra, has hit maximum capacity, processing 3,800 tons daily. Authorities are seeking short term solutions to address the problem.
While championing helicopter tourism in Madeira, President Albuquerque seems to have abandoned hope for a second firefighting helicopter from the Portuguese government.
Ryanair strengthens Madeira operations this winter by stationing a third aircraft in Funchal (FNC) and adding a new route, part of 171 routes across Portugal.
Crime in Madeira has fallen 6.4% in 2025, with violent crime down 1.5%, but fatal road accidents have already reached last year’s total.
Between June and August 2025, the Lobo Marinho ferry carried 183,000 passengers, an increase of 6.5%, while cargo transport grew 30% compared to last year.
The Funchal cable car is set to close for three months for essential upgrades. The renovations will include larger cabins and reinforced infrastructure to enhance safety and improve the ride experience.