Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 31st May 2023
by Daniel Fernandes
Luxembourgish tourist rescued
A regional Civil Protection helicopter carrying a rescue-swimmer successfully rescued a Luxembourgish tourist at Vereda do Pesqueiro, in Ponta do Pargo.
The authorities were alerted to the emergency yesterday at 15h58. Eight personnel from the Calheta Fire Service were immediately deployed to the area, where they made contact with the victim and found she was unable to move. As a result, they asked for air support. The helicopter’s rescue-swimmer then winched the tourist to safety. She was then taken to Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.
The Civil Protection praised everyone who was involved in yet another rescue mission.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2023/05/30/helicoptero-resgatou-turista-luxemburguesa-na-ponta-do-pargo/
Extra Porto Santo ferry services on June 25th
Porto Santo Line informed there will be extra ferry services to and from Porto Santo on June 25th.
These are intended to provide additional travel choices for passengers and to encourage more
visitors to visit Porto Santo during the summer.
The timetable of the ferry services on June 25th will be:
– Funchal – Porto Santo: 08h00 & 16h30 (extra service)
– Porto Santo – Funchal: 13h00 (extra service) & 20h00
Passengers wishing to amend their booking (free of charge) must do so by visiting one of the Porto Santo Line branches:
– Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, number 20, Funchal (open from Monday to Friday – 08h30-18h00)
– Estrada Monumental, number 175C, Funchal (open from Monday to Sunday – 09h00-20h00)
– Cais do Funchal (open Monday to Sunday – 10h00-13h00 & 14h00-19h00)
– Rua D. Estevão de Alencastre, Loja 6/7, Porto Santo (open from Monday to Friday – 10h00-18h00)
Alternatively, passengers can call (+351) 291 210 300 or (+351) 962 025 500 from Monday to Sunday (09h00-12h30 & 14h00-19h00) or send an email to infopsl@gruposousa.pt
Convent of Santa Clara has reopened
The Covent of Santa has reopened after 6 years of restoration work on the 400-year old building. Restoration work had been carried on the roof, covers, ceiling, and furniture. A total of €2,5 million was invested in the restoration work.
Its opening hours are from Tuesday to Saturday (10h00-12h30 & 14h00-17h00).
Traffic disruption at ER 223
The ER 223 was closed to traffic on May 30th due to reconstruction work that is being carried out on a support wall. As a result, no vehicle traffic will be allowed on ER 223 for an estimated period of 30 days.
Drivers are asked to comply with all the temporary road signs that have been placed in the area.
The following roads are possible alternatives:
From Paul do Mar to Fajã da Ovelha – Estrada Regional ER 101 (VE3)
From Fajã da Ovelha Tabua to Paul fo Mar – Estrada Regional ER 101 (VE3)
Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be power cuts due to scheduled work on the electricity supply network. These cannot be postponed and will take place in the following days and places:
FUNCHAL
May 31st – 09h00 to 11h30
– Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas (number 287)
– Caminho das Encruzilhadas (numbers 20 and 22)
– Caminho da Ladeira (numbers 101 to 168)
– Ladeira da Chamorra
CÂMARA DE LOBOS
June 1st – 08h30 to 12h30
– Rua Padre Pita Ferreira (partial)
– Caminho da Lourecinha (partial)
– Travessa do Lombo da Lourecinha
PORTO SANTO
June 1st – 09h00 to 09h10
– Porto dos Frades
PORTO SANTO
June 1st – 09h10 to 09h20
– Serra de Dentro
PORTO SANTO
June 1st – 09h20 to 09h30
– Serra de Fora
PORTO SANTO
June 1st – 11h30 to 12h00
– Pé do Pico
FUNCHAL
June 2nd – 09h00 to 11h30
– Caminho da Igreja (numbers 35 to 38)
– Caminho do Velho da Igreja (numbers 5 to 41)
– Beco do Largo da Fonte (numbers 5 to 11)
However, power could be restored during the time frame mentioned above. So, for safety purposes, it should be assumed that there will be power at any time during this period of time.
If necessary, customers can contact the free Customer Support Service number (Serviço de Apoio ao Cliente): 800 221 187.