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Storm Charles: quays closed around Madeira until 21:00 on Wednesday
Madeira GuideNovember 11, 2026
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Rough seas led the port authority APRAM to shut access to quays from Paul do Mar to Porto da Cruz, and to the breakwater in Porto Santo.
Access to the quays run by the Madeira ports authority, APRAM, is closed until 21:00 on Wednesday 11 November because of rough seas caused by Storm Charles.
The closure covers these quays:
- Paul do Mar (Calheta)
- Porto Moniz
- Seixal (Porto Moniz)
- Porto da Cruz (Machico)
- Machico
- Madalena do Mar (Ponta do Sol)
- Ponta do Sol
- Ribeira Brava
- Câmara de Lobos
- Santa Cruz (Cabeceira Aeroporto)
- Boaventura
In Porto Santo, access to the counter-breakwater is closed.
APRAM said the situation is under constant review and the restrictions may be extended if sea conditions require it.
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