Funchal

A strike by Portway workers called by the National Union of Civil Aviation Workers (SINTAC) for August 26, 27 and 28 could cause 'discomfort at national airports', warns the group's ground handling company ANA. In the past, handling…

Everyone has a local hero… or villain. And if you love nothing more than getting lost in the holes of Wikipedia looking for famous people from where, then we have the perfect tool for you. A new interactive map shows you the most famous…

You might even spot bears on your adventures (Photo: GA Adventures/Swen Pfoertner/Alamy)A city break or a getaway to a resort is all well and good, but what could be more magical to discover a country than to walk its oldest…

As we stop at the door of Lavoura da Bouca, a huge but friendly mastiff is there to meet us. Behind him waddles a flock of noisy geese, followed by a scattering of sheep. In the back of our brightly colored rental van, my two sons and…

8-year-old girl is hit and killed by a rally car 'after crossing a circuit to see her sister'A tragedy happened during the 63rd edition of the Madeira Wine Rally in MadeiraShe was rushed to hospital, but died shortly afterwards…

These are uncertain times, but if you want to know what your future holds, keep up to date with our daily horoscope predictions and astrology readings. Here are the lucky numbers and horoscopes for today August 7, 2022. MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE…

Bursting with ideas and projects, innovative couple Ben Crossland and Zoe Valetta worked on Sal, “the brand and the lifestyle”. Taking inspiration from the beautiful area they live in, Praia da Luz, Sal consists of a…

The Commonwealth Games may not have the prestige of the Olympics, or even a world championship.But it remains an important marker in the calendar of every Canadian athlete – a lower level test during a multi-sport competition that also…

If British holidaymakers want the best prices for summer school holidays in Europe, they should head to Sunny Beach in Bulgaria, an annual report has revealed.In a ranking of 16 popular European resorts, it was found to be the place where…

Bulgaria and Turkey are likely to be among the cheapest holiday destinations, according to a survey.Sunny Beach in Bulgaria and Marmaris in Turkey are the cheapest of 16 popular European resorts, according to Post Office Travel Money's…

There's nothing quite like stepping out of a city's heavy fog and gulping in some deliciously fresh air. But, believe it or not, some cities actually offer pretty clean air – yes, even the bigger ones. A recent study of the European…

Watch: The most beautiful places in the world in 2022 If you are looking for journey inspiration, then look no further. The most beautiful places in the world of 2022 have been revealed by Time magazine.After two years of restrictions…

After months of anticipation, the last Chick-fil-A on the SouthCoast is officially ready to open.You've probably seen construction going on at the SouthCoast Marketplace on William S. Canning Boulevard since winter and wondered when all the…

The Savoy Signature Collection has six luxury hotels in Madeira, but is unrelated to its iconic London-based namesake. The hotel group's latest offering, and perhaps its boldest, is NEXT by Savoy Signature. The modern four-star hotel…

The impact on tourism, resulting from the easing of restrictions due to the pandemic, is already starting to be felt with holiday bookings being made earlier and preferably in coastal areas, according to Airbnb. The main destinations in…

The news comes from Bloom Consulting's annual rankings, released today.Lisbon and Porto are the best cities to live, visit and do business, according to a study recently published by consultancy firm Bloom Consulting. The research, based on…

Galway has been recognized as the sixth best city in Europe to raise a family, while Dublin, the Irish capital, trails 60 places and 66th on the table. The findings were published by online language-learning platform Preply on Tuesday with…

The Portuguese autonomous region of Madeira, which is one of the main summer destinations in Europe, has lifted the last restrictions imposed as a COVID-19 measure, that of wearing a mask in indoor and outdoor spaces. On May 13, the…

After a long day of wine tasting, our group observes the movements of the chef at Quinta do Barbusano with great interest. He hoists a skewer of Portuguese beef grilled the old-fashioned way, espetada, and attaches it to a…

With summer vacation fast approaching, many of us are putting the finishing touches on our travel plans.And since accommodation is often the last thing to book, Tripadvisor's latest award winners may be the inspiration you need. Results…

With summer vacation fast approaching, many of us are putting the finishing touches on our travel plans.And since accommodation is often the last thing to book, Tripadvisor's latest award winners may be the inspiration you need. Results…

As a destination, Madeira has really come into its own in recent years. A more compact and intimate alternative to Mainland Portugal, the island is just a 3.5 hour flight from the UK and offers everything from subtropical…

Madeira may have a sleepy reputation, but the reality is far more exciting (Photo: Epic Madeira/Getty/Sophie Laughton)Clinging to a barnacle-covered cliff as the Atlantic Ocean crashes beneath me, I have only seconds to scold…

Chef João Pedro Ferreira, in his 20s, who spearfishes in his spare time, dives for limpets and sea snails for his menu at the newly opened Peixaria, just next to the Victorian Food Market. “You have to leave Madeira to clearly see the…

BRITS entering Portugal will still have to queue at the airport - despite hoping to be expedited. This comes just days after it was announced that UK holidaymakers will be treated the same as EU citizens in Portugal with its airport…

UK holidaymakers traveling to Portugal in the coming months will be able to use automatic eGates upon arrival to speed up the security process at four of the country's airports. eGates are now open in Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Funchal…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly building a new mansion in one of Portugal's most prestigious residential areas. The Manchester United striker, 37, bought the most expensive apartment ever sold in Lisbon last year - a £6.5million property…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly building a new mansion in one of Portugal's most prestigious residential areas. The Manchester United striker, 37, bought the most expensive apartment ever sold in Lisbon last year - a £6.5million property…

Turkey's Marmaris Sea tops the list of the most affordable holiday destinations for 2022, with a total of €31.45 or £26.13, for a basket of eight items seen as representatives that tourists are likely to buy during their summer stays.…

Please bear with me as this is a long post but this is what I see happening on the island. Please share the post and let me know your opinion in the comments below. Like many places around the world, Madeira is…