New Lido. Ferry tender delay. São Martinho. Porto Santo.
New lido nearly finished
The Journal da Madeira reported last week that the rebuilt Lido, situated at the area generally just referred to as “the Lido”, some 3 kilometres west … Read more
Month: November 2015
Cruise ship abandons visit. New PM for Portugal. Christmas Fair.
More Pier 8 questions
A cruise ship with 2000 passengers which was waiting to enter Funchal harbour yesterday decided instead to abandon its planned visit and head off to Las … Read more
TAP “high demand”. Everjets. Santa Cruz sculpture. “Funcho”.
TAP to increase Christmas flights
JM (Journal da Madeira) reports today that TAP have announced additional flights to both Madeira and the Azores over the Christmas period due to “high … Read more
Paris. President to visit. Tuk-tuk bans in Lisbon.
This morning I am sure that everybody’s thoughts are with the people of Paris. The Portuguese Foreign Ministry have announced that a 63 year-old Portuguese working in tourism, who was … Read more
Lufthansa strike. Câmara de Lobos investment. Portuguese emigration. Madeira news.
Lufthansa strike
Only one of the five Lufthansa flights normally scheduled between various German destinations and Portugal will take place today – presumably with repercussions for Germans planning to connect … Read more
Calheta marina to be privatised. Pier 8 problems. Cargo plane. Tourism “Oscars”.
Calheta port to be privatised
The Diario today reports that the operation of the maritime facilities at Calheta will be offered to private businesses on the basis of a 30-year … Read more