Promoted by the local municipality Machico “Semana Gastronomica” started last night with the objective of promoting regional cuisine, in particular the specialities of the eastern end of … Read more
Today’s Diario leads with a story of chaos at the airport over the last two days. Fortunately, as I write this, flights seem to be landing OK on … Read more
easyJet excelled themselves yesterday! Most flights managed to land at some point during the day – there was really only a small window when the airport was closed … Read more
July 24th to 30th is “Sea Week” in Porto Moniz, comprising of a wide program of recreational and sports activities. Apart from some musical performances, several … Read more
The Diario reported on Saturday and again today that the specification for the bids to operate the ferry connecting the island will be known by the end of … Read more
Funchal Noticias reported yesterday that Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Regional Government, has finally inaugurated the new tunnel at Madalena do Mar (in … Read more
The popular bathing area at Doca do Cavacas has re-opened after a temporary closure due to some local pollution. I suspect this is washed along … Read more
The Portugal News has published an open letter from the British Ambassador, addressed to British residents in Portugal, including Madeira, … Read more
Following up on the previous post about the trial of the arsonist charged with setting the fires that caused so much damage last August. The Diario reported on … Read more
The strong wind yesterday afternoon prevented the landing of three flights at Madeira Airport. Two planes from Paris and one from Katowice were diverted to Porto Santo and … Read more
The Golden Gate Cafe finally opened amid pomp and ceremony last night and is expected to be open to the public today.
The … Read more
