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2025: The Year of Ecotourism Affirmation in Madeira?

With tropical landscapes, unique biodiversity and a culture rooted in sustainability, Madeira is establishing itself in 2025 as a leading ecotourism destination in Europe. The region’s sustainable, anti-mass tourism strategy, validated by international awards such as EarthCheck, stands out for its preservation of natural and cultural heritage.

Among the 2.2 million visitors in 2024, …

6th Eco Market of Câmara de Lobos celebrates the Laurissilva Forest

On the 5th and 6th of April, the Municipal Market of Câmara de Lobos hosted the 6th Eco Market, under the theme “Our Laurissilva Forest”. Entry was free, and the event brought together two days of handicrafts, gastronomy, music and nature-related products, celebrating Madeira’s natural heritage, classified by UNESCO.

The initiative promoted the circular …

Mega-clean-up campaign in Porto Santo removes 70 tonnes of waste

To celebrate the 4th anniversary of the classification of Porto Santo Island as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a mega clean-up and environmental awareness campaign was held between 28 and 30 October.

The “Porto Santo + Clean” initiative mobilised around 200 volunteers, including local bodies and the community, promoting the correct disposal of waste. During the …