Posted by Don Amaro
Madeira is safe, but …
Our last blog (Is Madeira Safe?) we received lots of comments from visitors that find Madeira Island a safe place to visit. However …. we did received reports that in March tourists were robbed during a walk at Levada dos Piornais east of Quebradas and the Levada dos Tornos. Information tells us that the attackers were caught, but it is still a reason of concern. These tourists went walking on their own without a guide or in a group.
In our latest Safety precautions Levada walk we advise people to do a walk in company of a qualified guide. Police advices not to walk on these levadas in groups of less than 6-8 people. In case you feel that you are capable to do the walk by yourself (without a guide), then before you do the walk please ask (at least) your tour operator what the latest news is on these levadas.
Posted by Don Amaro on Madeira Blog on 22 April 2007.
Madeira today Is Madeira safe? Crime, nature and the things that actually matter Madeira has very little crime. The real risks are natural: the sea, mountain weather, rockfalls and summer wildfires. What to watch for and the numbers to call.