Coral Garden. Madeira Wine Rally video.
Coral Garden discovered
The Journal reports that the hydrographic ship, Almirante Gago Coutinho, has now completed its mission in Madeira, where it has been working in collaboration with the … Read more
Month: July 2018
Rapida closure in Ribeira Brava . High UV.
Ribeira Brava Rapida closure
The Diario carries a warning to tourists and locals alike; the Rapida will be closed today between Ribeira Brava and Campanário between 9:30am and 17:00pm. In … Read more
Student drowns. Madeira Wine Rally.
Student drowns watching eclipse
Last night the authorities recovered the body of a young male foreign national who had fallen to the sea in Funchal while watching the lunar eclipse. … Read more
Mandela tribute. Port strike.
Mandela memorial on seafront
The Diario reports that the colourful shirts sported by Nelson Mandela have proved the inspiration for a new work created by students which was inaugurated in … Read more
No expat pensions post-Brexit? Quinta do Lorde.
Expat pensions threatened post hard-Brexit
The Independent is running a story – rather alarming for some readers – that MPs have been told it will be illegal to pay pensions … Read more
Madeira Palacio. North coast road video. Porto Moniz.
Madeira Palacio to be sold
The Journal reports that hotel group Enotel, run by by Madeiran Estêvão Neves, is on a short list to purchase what remains of the Madeira … Read more
Monte “basket” accident. Firefighting helicopter in action.
Monte “basket” accident
The Journal reports that two tourists were seriously injured after an accident involving one of Monte’s traditional basket carts. They expected to descend from Monte towards the … Read more
Air travel problems. Ronaldo €20,000 tip.
Air travel hassle
Listening to the news last week it doesn’t seem like a good time for air travel! Heathrow control tower out of action briefly due to a fire … Read more
Ferry praised. Venezuela. NOS Summer Opening.
Extension of ferry service mooted
The Diario reports that the Portuguese Minister for the Sea, Ana Paula Vitorino, was in Portimão yesterday for a reception ceremony for the Volcan … Read more
Red Jacaranda. Venezuela problem. São Vicente.
Red Jacaranda
Red Jacaranda seem to be making a vivid impression around Funchal this year, flowering much later than the more traditional purple Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia). Actually the red version … Read more
Lapas Festival. Jazz Festival. Ronaldo strike.
Lapas Festival
This weekend sees the XIV edition of the Festa da Lapa, in the picturesque seaside village of Paul do Mar in the parish of Calheta. During the three … Read more
Ronaldo to Juventus.
CR7 in €340 million+ move to Juventus
A Bola has the first photo of Cristiano Ronaldo toasting his move to from Real Madrid to Italian Club Juventus. The move was … Read more
Fire risk elevated. New hospital. Atlantic Festival highlights.
Fire risk warning
It’s getting to that time of year again!
The Journal reports today that IPMA, the Portuguese Met Office, has placed the municipality of Santa Cruz at a … Read more
Tax investigation. Taxi ban? “Shithousery”
EU investigates Madeira Tax Free Zone again
Thanks to Peter for sending me a link to Reuters, reporting that the European Commission on Friday said it had “opened an in-depth … Read more
Madeira News app launched. Ferry video.
Madeira News app launched
After becoming GDPR Compliant, with the necessary privacy policies and “cookie” warnings in place to comply with new legal requirements, the blog has now become fully … Read more
“Best Island Destination” again – on Madeira Day.
Madeira: Best Island Destination in Europe again
The Diario reports that Madeira was last night honoured as Europe’s ‘leading island destination’ for the fifth time at the tourism “Oscars” gala … Read more