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Daily Closures, weather, wildfires

Live updates

What could change your hike on the Madeira Crossing: closures, weather warnings, wildfire risk, transport. Last checked: 10 November 2026 at 09:45.

ClosureChecked 9 November 2026

PR10 Levada do Furado closed (stage 1, trail collapse), with no reopening date. Detour: taxi from Portela to Poiso.

Read more Source: IFCN
ClosureChecked 9 November 2026

PR1.3 closed between Boca das Torrinhas and Encumeada (stage 3). Detour: the PR2 down to Curral das Freiras, then bus or taxi to Encumeada.

Read more Source: IFCN

Check before you go

The official sources we check every day:

Weather and warnings: IPMA – avisos meteorológicos
Trail and accommodation status: IFCN – estado dos percursos, IFCN – avisos, SIMplifica
Transport: Horários do Funchal, SIGA – horários
Rescue and safety: Proteção Civil da Madeira

This information is checked once a day and can change from one hour to the next. On the ground, follow the day’s official bulletins and posted instructions.