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Madeira's Iconic PR1 Hiking Trail Reopens This Month After Two-Year Closure Following 2024 Wildfire

The PR1 Vereda do Areeiro, one of the most famous hiking trails in the Atlantic, is reopening in April after nearly two years of closure and extensive restoration work following the 2024 wildfire that devastated Madeira's central mountain range. The...

The Portugal Brief 13 Apr 2026

Storm Therese Batters Madeira: 116 Emergencies and a Suspected Tornado on Porto Santo

Storm Therese Batters Madeira: 116 Emergencies and a Suspected Tornado on Porto Santo

The Atlantic depression Therese has been pounding the Madeira archipelago since Thursday, and the damage toll continues to climb. By Sunday morning, the regional Civil Protection service had logged 116 weather-related emergencies across the islands,...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Funchal Approves New Short-Term Rental Regulations as Madeira Tackles Housing Pressure

Funchal Approves New Short-Term Rental Regulations as Madeira Tackles Housing Pressure

The Funchal city council unanimously approved a new regulatory framework for short-term rentals on Thursday, marking the latest effort by a Portuguese municipality to balance tourism revenue with housing affordability. The proposal will undergo 30...

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

Portugal's Islands: Living in the Azores and Madeira as an Expat in 2026

Portugal's Islands: Living in the Azores and Madeira as an Expat in 2026

The Azores and Madeira offer a radically different lifestyle from mainland Portugal — volcanic landscapes, subtropical climate, lower costs, and tight-knit communities. Here's what expats need to know.

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Storm Regina Grounds Madeira: 50 Flights Cancelled as Depression Sweeps Portugal

Storm Regina Grounds Madeira: 50 Flights Cancelled as Depression Sweeps Portugal

Depression Regina swept across Portugal on Monday, delivering the kind of weather disruption that turns travel plans into logistical nightmares. By mid-morning, Madeira International Airport had already cancelled 50 flights — 26 arrivals and...

The Portugal Brief 02 Mar 2026

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