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The Regional Government Council determined, through Resolution no. 233/2026, the sanctioning termination of the concession contract for the Forte de São João Baptista, signed in 2018 with the company Nowhere Else - Turismo Rural, Lda.
The decision is based on the definitive non-compliance attributable to the concessionaire, which did not start the commercial operation of the property nor carried out the mandatory adaptation works, despite having benefited from extended deadlines. As a consequence, the loss of the security deposit provided in favor of the Autonomous Region of Madeira was declared. The company exercised its right to a prior hearing in March 2026, and the final decision was based on the terms of the Public Procurement Code.
The Funchal Mountain Club receives 100,000.00 EUR in support for organizing MIUT 2026, a world-class trail running event.
The Madeira Government has approved financial contributions to 9 entities for the promotion of the 2026 Flower Festival and other tourism events.
The Regional Government of Madeira has approved financial support for five entities to boost the Flower Festival in May 2026.