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Travel News

Madeira introduces fees and visitor caps for popular hiking trails

With steep peaks, verdant forests, and lush waterfalls, the archipelago’s hiking trails are some of its top visitor draws.

22 January 2026

Destinations

This Portuguese island is the top trending destination in the world

Tripadvisor’s awards are based on 12 months of review data from its global travel community, providing an illuminating insight into what’s really exciting travellers.

13 January 2026

Destinations

Why Madeira is Europe’s next adventure holiday hotspot

Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.

8 May 2025

Culture news

NAPA to represent Portugal at Eurovision Song Contest

The band from Madeira ran away with the public vote to book their berth to Berne in Switzerland for the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

23 March 2025

Europe News

Firefighters continue to battle five wildfires in Turkey

Portugal has also sent a special task force to Madeira to help fight a fire burning on the island since Wednesday.

18 August 2024

Smart Regions

How did Madeira become the EU's poster child for renewable energy?

In partnership with the European Commission

This natural paradise in the Atlantic Ocean expects to generate 50 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources in the coming years.

3 July 2023

Travel News

Storm Oscar: Travel warnings issued for Canary Islands

Flights have been cancelled at Madeira Airport and a number of weather warnings are in place.

6 June 2023

Travel News

Why does Portugal want to end its golden visa scheme?

Portugal wants to end its golden visa scheme - but not everyone is on board.

12 April 2023

Destinations

Why you should add Madeira to your summer bucket list

Portugal's sunny island of Madeira is packed with adventure.

24 February 2023

Destinations

This is why book lovers need to head to Portugal this year

With a rich cultural history, there’s more to experience in Portugal than just port and pastéis de nata.

24 January 2022

Nature

Snails the size of a pinhead brought back from brink of extinction

Hunted by mice, they hadn't been seen for 100 years - but the species are now making a speedy comeback thanks to two UK zoos.

3 December 2021

Destinations

Portugal: Have a mask-free beach holiday without taking a COVID test

Portugal is open to tourists, and with a high vaccination rate, it's one of the safest European countries to visit right now.

5 November 2021

Portugal

Madeira hit by floods and torrential rain on Christmas Day

Dozens of people were evacuated from their homes and at least one house was destroyed, local media reported.

26 December 2020

Portugal

At least 29 people killed in tourist bus crash in Madeira, Portugal

According to Portuguese media, at least 29 people have been killed in a tourist bus crash on the island of Madeira.

17 April 2019

World News

Brightly coloured and noisy carnival celebrations paraded around Europe

The speed skater Arianna Fontana kicked-off Italy's parade, performing the Flight of the Eagle from the tower bell in Venice.

3 March 2019

Destinations

The old-world charms of a new-world destination

A tour of the Madeiran archipelago and its wine festival in Funchal

15 October 2018