As 2025 draws to a close, one small Atlantic island is preparing for one of European cruising’s most spectacular New Year’s ...

In what has become an industry tradition, 11 cruise ships were on hand in Funchal to welcome in 2026 in Portugal, with guests ...

Ten cruise ships will gather in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s traditional New Year’s Eve firework display. The vessels are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the last stop for explorers like Christopher Columbus and ...

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, has emerged as one of Portugal’s most desirable markets for American buyers. From the historic charm of Sé and Santa Maria Maior to the modern appeal of São Martinho ...

Madeira, Portugal, a subtropical island off the coast of northwestern Africa, has an unfortunate reputation as the domain of tourists. And, well, it’s not entirely inaccurate; as a jumping-off point ...

In 1419, when Portuguese seafarers happened on an uninhabited island in the North Atlantic, around 500 miles off the African coast, they were awed by the dense covering of greenery. Even today, after ...

LISBON - The mayor of Funchal Pedro Calado (PSD) and two managers linked to the AFA construction group were detained as part of the searches that the PJ carried out on Wednesday across the country, ...

One month ago, Madeira's capital was pounded by catastrophic floods and landslides, which killed 42 people across the island. Much of the damage has now been cleared up. With its grand seafront ...