New Year’s Eve hotels sold out …
… at €160 – €200 per head
RTP Madeira report that some hotels holding special events for New Year’s Eve have been sold out at €160 – 200 per head … Read more
RTP Madeira report that some hotels holding special events for New Year’s Eve have been sold out at €160 – 200 per head … Read more
The Diario reports that for the first time on a New Year’s Eve, the Port of Funchal will receive 13 cruise ships that bring … Read more
Ronaldo arrives for the New Year: The Diario reports that the Madeiran footballing star has just landed at the … Read more
The Diario reports that 9 out of the 13 cruise ships expected today in Funchal for New Year’s Eve are already in Funchal bay – a … Read more
Thanks to Jaime for sending in the attached graphic from earlier this morning, with a headline “the Armada approaches”: He still makes it 13 … Read more
The Diario notes that Dolores Aveiro, the mother of Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrates today 65 years of life. The matriarch of “Clan” Aveiro marks another anniversary … Read more
The local press reports that the south coast of Madeira remains under yellow alert until 6:00 pm today, due to the high temperatures. … Read more
Various sources report that four people (five on FN’s website) have suffered minor injuries today following the crash this afternoon … Read more
The Diario reports that Funchal City Council have announced that tomorrow, December 31st, Santa Catarina Park will be open until … Read more
The Diario reports that the bathing complexes managed by Frente MarFunchal are now in normal operation, except for Barreirinha and Lido Poente, … Read more
JM reports nine people dead and 38 seriously injured in more than 2,260 accidents recorded by GNR (the organisation responsible for policing … Read more
As the year draws to a close the prevalent news stories seem to concern series of minor fires that have been breaking out in different locations … Read more
Through their Facebook page, Porto Santo Line (PSL) has announced that the Lobo Marinho’s last trip will take place on Monday, January 6th, … Read more
A 19-year-old is believed to have taken drugs before travelling on a TAP flight from Oslo, Norway to Lisbon. According to Correio da … Read more
The Diario reports that Porto Santo will welcome today, December 29th, 300 more tourists from Lisbon and Italy who have chosen the Golden Island … Read more
The Diario reports that Frente MarFunchal, the organisation that manages most of the seafront facilities in Funchal, has just issued a short announcement … Read more
Resident weather expert Jaime has risked his 100% record and predicts near-perfect weather for the New Year’s celebrations in Funchal – fine, … Read more
Funchal City Council sent a press release to newsrooms detailing that, on New Year’s Day 2020, the work of … Read more
Both local newspapers have published a list of a series of cultural, educational and social events organized by Funchal City Council over the … Read more
Moynihan’s Irish Bar has raised the reward for finding their missing dog to €450. Link to Sinead’s Facebook page below.
Following up on yesterday’s post about Portway ground-handling staff at Portuguese airports going on strike, the Diario, which had not previously picked up on … Read more
The Diario reports that dozens of people enjoyed a sunny Boxing Day swim in Funchal. The day was reminiscent of summer, with the maximum … Read more
In a commendable move to attract more visitors to the island as tourism falters in Madeira, the Vice President of the Regional Government, … Read more
Press Agency Lusa reports that Portugal’s National Union of Civil Aviation Workers (SINTAC) have announced a strike notice at ground handling company Portway for … Read more