Useful information

Money

Currency
The Euro is the official Portuguese currency since January 2002
VAT and Taxes
If you live outside the European Union, you are entitled to a VAT refund on your purchases. Make sure the shop is tax refund compliant and don't forget to ask for the tax free document at checkout.
Debit and Credit Card
Card payments are accepted in most establishments.

Health and Safety

COVID-19
The archipelago of Madeira has no restrictions on entry and exit of passengers
Emergency No.
112 is the European Emergency Number and MUST ONLY be used in Emergencies.
Hospitals
The archipelago has several hospitals. In case of emergency, you should go to the public hospital Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça

Traveller Information

Electricity
Electric current: 220V, 50 Hz frequency. Sockets in Portugal follow European standards
Digital Nomads
The parish of Ponta do Sol is Europe's first 'Digital Nomad Village'. Turn Madeira into your office with a view.
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Travelling with pets
You can travel to Madeira accompanied by your cat or dog, but not all airlines will transport pets.
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Travellers Guide
For more information on customs procedures, see the Customs formalities guide for travellers.
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Holidays
Check here all public holidays in Portugal and the archipelago of Madeira.
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Tourist Offices
The archipelago of Madeira has nine Tourist Information Offices, one of which is in Porto Santo. You can get information by calling +351 966 765 718, Monday to Sunday from 9am to 8pm.
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Consulate Offices
See here the list of Consulates in the Autonomous Region of Madeira
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Living in Madeira
Find out some important information if you are thinking of living in the archipelago of Madeira.
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Road information
Some road parts may be closed, either due to roadworks or adverse weather conditions.
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Weather
Madeira and Porto Santo enjoy a pleasant climate all year round. Check the weather forecast and find out what the weather will be like during your stay in the archipelago.
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Accessibility
Madeira continues to work to improve its accessibility. Discover here the places in the archipelago that are accessible to people with special needs.
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Sports Infrastructures
Madeira and Porto Santo are two islands endowed with various sports infrastructures, which allow practising several activities.
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Natural spaces
Since human negligence is the main cause of forest fires, it is essential that users of natural spaces adopt preventive behaviours, both during daytime activities and overnight stays.
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Hiking

Alerts and Route List
Hiking along the archipelago's 'levadas' and trails is a rewarding activity. Discover the hiking trails classified by the Regional Government of Madeira.
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Advice for hikers
Here are some rules of conduct and safety that must always be respected. If you are going for a hike along a 'Levada' or Footpath, read carefully!
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Contacts
Here are all the contacts you should have at hand during your stay.
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Promotional material
Get Madeira Tourism's official brochures in digital format.
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Webcams
Learn about the weather conditions in all the archipelago's municipalities, with real-time updates.
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Apps and other websites

Madeira Gardens
An APP that allows you to have all the information about the archipelago's beautiful gardens and parks in the palm of your hand
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Events Madeira
To find out about all the events taking place in the archipelago, from musicals to sporting events, plus those on the tourist map.
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Madeira Ocean & Trails
The Madeira Ocean & Trails website brings together information about the main outdoor activities you can do on the archipelago, both on land and sea.
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Madeira Golf Passport
Find out the best way to enjoy the archipelago's golf courses.
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APMadeira
Visit Madeira Promotion Bureau's institutional website
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Digital brochure
All about the archipelago of Madeira shown simply and concisely? This is the website you need.
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