Ribeira Brava
Sighting: publicly reported along the coast.
Source: JM Madeira
30 Oct 2024 · Ribeira BravaMadeira · Atlantic Ocean
Madeira · stories
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
Sighting: observed at the mouths of the Santa Luzia and João Gomes streams.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
23 Oct 2024 · FunchalFunchal
Sighting: observed inside the marina; the reported adult age class was not confirmed.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
12 Oct 2024 · FunchalMadeira
A resting monk seal was observed on the morning Ribeira Brava trip.
Source: Peter Worth / Lobosonda
2024-09-25 · MadeiraFunchal
One lobo-marinho swam near a group of five swimmers at Lido; Gabriel da Silva filmed the animal. The 31 Aug article says the encounter was 'ontem', establishing 30 Aug as the observation date.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira (Gabriel da Silva video)
30 Aug 2024 · FunchalMachico
One lobo-marinho was seen at Cais da Pedra d’Eira, initially resting at the sea surface near the quay before approaching it. Museu da Baleia staff reported the encounter and intervention. This is distinct in date from the 17 July Pedradeira sighting.
Source: Jornal da Madeira, citing Museu da Baleia da Madeira
26 Aug 2024 · MachicoFunchal
One lobo-marinho swam near the bathing complex's access steps. Bystanders left the water during the encounter.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
21 Aug 2024 · FunchalFunchal
One lobo-marinho was observed near Praia da Barreirinha on the afternoon of Thursday 15 Aug, drawing the attention of bathers.
Source: Jornal da Madeira, via NetMadeira republication
15 Aug 2024 · FunchalFunchal
Repeated sightings: the animal had reportedly used this coastal section for about three days; its identity was not established.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
20 Jul 2024 · FunchalCâmara de Lobos
Sighting: seen beside the sea-access steps; no link to adjacent-date reports was established.
Source: RTP Madeira
18 Jul 2024 · Câmara de LobosMachico
Sighting: seen by bathers near the beach.
Source: RTP Madeira
17 Jul 2024 · MachicoSanta Cruz
Sighting: observed close to shore in the bathing area.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
10 Jul 2024 · Santa Cruz