In accordance with a joint order approved by the SRTT | Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Transport and the SRA | Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Natural Resources we advise that:(more)
In line with data provided by the SRA - Regional Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources, following recent incidents relating to the fires that broke out in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) on 13/08/10, this organisation announces that:(more)
As a result of the devastation caused to the Autonomous Region of Madeira (ARM) by the storm of 20 February, some of the region's tourist sites were seriously damaged and because of this are now in a phase of recovery and in some cases not fully accessible to the public.(more)
The grape harvest takes place all over the island in September. This has been the main reason behind the Wine Festival for a long time now. The Columbus Festival in Porto Santo island and an open air concert in Camara de Lobos are events not to be missed. There are also several international sports events in Madeira Islands this month.(more)
The Tourist Entertainment Calendar covers the events under the responsibility of the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Transport (Secretaria Regional do Turismo e Transportes - SRTT) as well as any other events of tourist interest with official support. In this area, you will find the scheduled dates for each of these events.
The following documents are online: Tourist Entertainment Calendars for 2010, 2011 and 2012(more)
In a recent visit to Madeira Island and marked by images of the storm that hit this island on February 20,th, Dr Alberto Gomes Marques, Graduated in Economy and Social History, was gladly surprised with the quick recovery of the island, result of tenacity and courage of the people of Madeira. Therefore he composed a poem in a tone of gratitude and admiration for the beauties of Madeira and in honour of the bravery of its locals, as follows below: (more)
The new international Madeira Tourism campaign, "Madeira as Beautiful as Ever", was recently launched in London. It is a tactical campaign that aims to show that the island's natural beauty and the kindness and spirit of the Madeiran people remain intact.(more)
On 28 April the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Transport and the Madeira Official Tourism Board (SRTT/DRT) launched a new campaign at the Madeira Regional Government Delegation at the Casa da Madeira, in Lisbon, promoting the Madeira Islands as a destination.(more)
The World Centre of Excellence for Destinations (CED), a World Tourism Organisation (WTO) institution, has assessed the Madeira Islands as a tourist destination based on 15 parameters.(more)
A golden isle, washed by turquoise seas and where peace and quiet reign supreme, is all you need for a truly relaxing holiday.
The safety, the warm welcome from the local people, the pleasures of nature on the beautiful sandy beach and its tranquil waters make Porto Santo first among equals.(more)
One of the most fascinating features of Madeira is the vast network of open-air water canals that cover the island bringing water from the mountains to the plantations below. Known as levadas, these irrigation channels pass through breathtaking scenery, waterfalls and hidden parts of the island.(more)
Thanks to their mild climate and unique mountain ranges, the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo invite visitors to practice sports and many other outdoor activities, the whole year round. The availability of nautical sports is plentiful, but walks, golf, tennis and radical sports, among others, are other pleasant options for leisure pursuits.(more)
There had been plans to open a botanical garden in Madeira ever since the 17th century. And in 1960 this dream finally came true. Madeira Botanical Garden is 3 km from the centre of Funchal on the south side of a valley with exceptional conditions for its exuberant vegetation.(more)
