Madeira
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Madeira
| Madeira | |
 Funchal, Madeira | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Funchal |
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| Language: | Portuguese |
| Currency: | Euro |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Describe the cruising/sailing in this region.
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details.
Sources of weather forecasting:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
All vessels arriving in Madeira, or moving between ports on the island, must contact the authorities on both arrival and departure. All vessels must make first landfall at an official Port of Entry. The vessel's registration documents and passports for all on board must be presented. A "clearance document" is then issued and must be presented to the authorities when visiting any of the other islands.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
The same immigration procedures as for Portugal apply.
No visas required for up to a 90 day stay for nationals of the EU, Australia and New Zealand and a 60 day stay for citizens of the USA, Canada, and many others.
Customs
Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
PETS: The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is in operation in Madeira. This requires all pets to have a "Pet Passport" and all pets must have been microchipped, have a current Health Certificate and Rabies Vaccination Certificate. Animals are not permitted ashore until they have been cleared.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Islands in the Group
- Porto Santo Island
- Porto Santo (Port of entry)
Ports & Popular Stops
- Funchal (Port of entry)
- Calheta (Port of entry)
- Quinta do Lorde (Port of entry)
- Ponta do Sol
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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