Madeira closes all levadas and walking trails

The Regional Government of Madeira decided to close all walking trails and the forest road connecting Eira do Serrado to Pico do Areeiro for the entire day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, due to worsening weather conditions. Recreational and sports activities in forest areas are also discouraged. The island will be affected by depression Charles, with red warnings in effect for the southern coast and mountainous regions due to heavy rain and strong winds with gusts up to 140 kilometres per hour.

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If you are in Madeira on Wednesday 11 November 2026, all walking trails and levadas are closed and forest activities are discouraged due to severe weather from depression Charles.

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