Year: 2019

… 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

Records broken for cruise ship visitors

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

CR7 lands on a private flight in time for celebrations

Ronaldo arrives for the New Year: The Diario reports that the Madeiran footballing star has just landed at the … Read more

Passengers enjoy perfect weather

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

Thirteen cruise ships jockey for position

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

… on his mother’s birthday

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

New Year’s Eve sees a high-temperature warning

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

Descent from Monte in a toboggan ends in an accident

Various sources report that four people (five on FN’s website) have suffered minor injuries today following the crash this afternoon … Read more

… for one of the best views of the fireworks

The Diario reports that Funchal City Council have announced that tomorrow, December 31st, Santa Catarina Park will be open until … Read more

… but two closed for installation of fireworks

The Diario reports that the bathing complexes managed by  Frente MarFunchal are now in normal operation, except for Barreirinha and Lido Poente, … Read more

Christmas and New Year operation on Portugal’s roads

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

Hot weather to continue

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

… before annual maintenance lasting five weeks

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

Hallucinating youth causes problems on Lisbon flight

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

Another 300 tourists for Porto Santo

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

… due to the very good weather!

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

Weather forecasts look good

New Year’s Eve weather

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

New Year’s Day will see a small army of municipal workers

Funchal City Council sent a press release to newsrooms detailing that, on New Year’s Day 2020, the work of … Read more

Full program over the next 7 days

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

… reward raised to €450

Moynihan’s Irish Bar has raised the reward for finding their missing dog to €450. Link to Sinead’s Facebook page below.

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Portway ground-handling strike yet to impact

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

Praia Formosa popular in the sunshine

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

“Different way of looking at cruise ships”

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

… from tomorrow for three days

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