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Tourism · Funchal · 12 September 2026

Tourists Ignore Danger Signs at Ponta de São Jorge Despite Fatalities

Dozens of tourists daily disregard danger warnings at Ponta de São Jorge, drawn by social media, despite known risks and past fatalities.

Tourists Ignore Danger Signs at Ponta de São Jorge Despite Fatalities

Despite danger signs and a physical barrier, dozens of tourists visit the Ponta de São Jorge area on Madeira Island daily.

Attracted by images and recommendations shared on social media, visitors bypass the warnings, ignoring the risks in an area where at least two people have died in recent years.

The Santana Municipal Council has stated it will not restore access to the site, believing it would encourage visits to an area deemed "extremely dangerous."

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