Ponta do Pargo lighthouse popular
Second most visited in Portugal
The Diario reports that the lighthouse at Ponta do Pargo, in the extreme west Madeira, was the second most visited in the country in 2018. … Read more
Year: 2018
The Diario reports that on December 26, a couple of Canadian tourists decided to share their experience of an “intense hike” in New Year’s Eve weather forecast – updated
Rain still forecast for Funchal
All attention in Funchal turns to the weather forecast as New Year’s Eve approaches. The good news is that the poor weather that was originally … Read more
Fireworks launch points – map.
Map of launch points for fireworks display
The Diario yesterday published a map showing the various launch points for the fireworks this New Year’s Eve. A higher resolution image can … Read more
Funchal City Race – video
FN have posted a video of the Funchal City Race which took place last night as reported here.
The Journal report that there were road restrictions in place which made … Read more
10 cruise ships in Funchal for New Year
34,000 to see fireworks from sea
The Diario reports that a total of 10 cruise ships will be in the bay of Funchal to witness the firework display that will … Read more
Portuguese visitors to Algarve now exceed Brits
Portuguese visitors to Algarve overtake British tourists
Thanks for Mike for sending me a link to an article in the Portugal News reporting that Portuguese visitors to their own Algarve … Read more
Funchal City Race tonight
Volta à Cidade do Funchal 2018
The streets of Funchal will tonight host about 4,500 participants in the 60th edition of the Funchal City Race, the oldest “São Silvestre Race” … Read more
Latest easyJet sale released
easyJet release latest sales for next year
easyJet have released their latest sale today, with Madeira flights one-way from Gatwick for as little as €27.23 per person in January.
Coincidentally … Read more
Madeira airport operator takes control of Gatwick
Vinci Airports take over at Gatwick
Vinci Airports, who operate most Portuguese airports including Madeira, have have announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire an effective 50.01 per … Read more
Multibanco cash machines “sold out”
Some Multibanco ATMs empty in Funchal
The Diario reports that some of the ATMs installed in central Funchal have “sold out” of money available for withdrawals due to demand over … Read more
Cais da Ribeira open again after heavy seas
Pontoon kiosks reopen after Christmas closure
The “Cais da Ribeira” kiosks, located on the two pontoons which form the mouth of the João Gomes and Santa Luzia streams, … Read more
Price rises in Portugal for 2019
House prices also to rise
The Portugal News reports that across the country prices will rise next year. Rents, tolls (how long before they arrive on Madeira’s only motorway?) and … Read more
Man dies in fall. Lidos reopen 27th.
Fatal fall at Forum. Lidos reopen Thursday.
The Journal reports that the various lidos and bathing complexes along the seafront in Funchal will reopen after the Christmas holidays on the … Read more
Atmospheric curiosities.
Unusually high minimum temperatures
The Diario reports that on Market Night, the minimum temperature recorded at 2.50 in Funchal was 18.5 ºC. Even more remarkable was the temperature at … Read more
AIDAnova debuts in Funchal today
Maiden voyage for gas-powered cruise ship
Thanks to Jaime for alerting the blog to the debut visit to Funchal by the AIDAnova, which is on its maiden voyage. The ship … Read more
Poor Christmas Eve weather
Cloud and wind forecast for Christmas Eve
Poor weather forecast: According to forecasts by the Portuguese Met Office (IPMA) for Madeira today, not only will the sky will be very … Read more
Market night live – video
Market night as it happened
The journal have posted a video of last nights merriment around the Mercado.
Market night.
Noite do Mercado
Tonight (23rd) sees the traditional Market night in Funchal, focused on the streets around the Mercado dos Lavradores, where thousands of Madeirans congregate, in what Visit Madeira … Read more
3 million lights illuminate Funchal this Christmas
Different themes for Christmas illuminations
Christmas lights: Both the Journal and the Diario report today that the Christmas lights in the city of Funchal this year have in total more … Read more
Majority of Portuguese trust the EU
Survey finds 55% trust the EU
The Diario reported yesterday that Portuguese are among the European citizens who most trust the European Union (EU), although this confidence has declined 2% … Read more
UK holidaymakers warned not to book after March
Number 10 spokesperson rejected the claim as “categorically untrue”
Thanks again to Peter for a link to a report in “The Week” that Downing Street has dismissed claims families will … Read more
Yellow Vests to demonstrate in Funchal.
“Yellow Vest Type” protest in city centre today
The Diario is reporting that Funchal is listed as one of 17 locations across Portugal where what are described as “Yellow Vest … Read more
easyJet offices in Lisbon overwhelmed
Ten flights cancelled yesterday
Ten flights (in and out) of Madeira were lost yesterday due to the bad weather causing closure of the airport. The Diario reports on long queues … Read more