Santa Cruz
Observed during the afternoon; photo/video supplied by a reader.
Source: JM Madeira
5 Feb 2026 · Santa CruzMadeira · Atlantic Ocean
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From the public record.
Read recent published observations from Madeira. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Funchal
Seen beside Doca do Cavacas during the afternoon and reported swimming along Praia Formosa.
Source: RTP Madeira
6 Jan 2026 · FunchalMachico
Fishing interaction: the seal took fish from buoys used by three spearfishers; one buoy was reportedly destroyed.
Source: JM Madeira
24 Aug 2025 · MachicoCâmara de Lobos
Sighting / swimmer interaction: a seal approached and surprised a swimmer in the bathing area.
Source: JM Madeira
24 Jul 2025 · Câmara de LobosFunchal
Sighting / resting: observed resting on the maritime ramp.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
27 Jun 2025 · FunchalMachico
Multiple-animal sighting: two seals were filmed interacting or playing in the harbour.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
12 Jun 2025 · MachicoCalheta
Sighting: observed inside the marina; no obvious injury was reported.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
3 Jun 2025 · CalhetaFunchal
Sighting: observed close to bathers.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
2 Jun 2025 · FunchalFunchal
Observed inside the dock area.
Source: Public
23 Feb 2025 · FunchalSanta Cruz
Repeated-sighting sequence: observed along the same coastal section on consecutive days.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
10–11 Feb 2025 · Santa CruzFunchal
Sighting: observed beside the pier.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
24 Jan 2025 · FunchalFunchal
One lobo-marinho was seen beside the nau Santa Maria in Funchal harbour at about noon on 22 January 2025. The report did not identify the animal; its relation to the separate 24 January sighting is unknown.
Source: Jornal da Madeira (Romina Barreto)
22 Jan 2025 · Funchal