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Tourism · Funchal · 12 October 2026

Tourist Tax: Why Exempt in Funchal and Not Porto Santo?

The difference in applying the tourist tax between Funchal and Porto Santo raises questions about the regional tourism strategy.

The recent discussion about the tourist tax in Madeira has brought to light an apparent disparity in treatment between municipalities.

While Funchal benefits from an exemption, Porto Santo faces the application of this tax, generating doubts about uniformity and the criteria underlying the decision.

This situation sparks a debate about the autonomous region's tourism strategy and the differentiated impact of policies on its various municipalities.

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