The municipal square is entirely dedicated to children and families, with a wide range of activities, where moments of fun and joy are allowed for, recreating the Christmas spirit and atmosphere.
A nativity scene is a spontaneous creation which represents the birth of Jesus Christ, and has become an icon of Christmas in Madeira. While some maintain this tradition, others modernize it. Natural material is usually used, or any other which...
In the 2019 Christmas season, Câmara de Lobos presented the first innovative and pioneering project in RAM, through the Arrival of Santa Claus parade”. This initiative is expected to take place on December 7th, at 8:00 pm, when the Christmas...
The fireworks show for the New Year lasts about eight minutes and is distributed across 59 fireworks stations located across Funchal’s amphitheater (27 stations), Pier 8 and Praia Almirante Reis (25 stations), at sea (5 stations) and Porto Santo Island...
At Christmas, the whole town of Ponta do Sol is filled with light and decorations befitting to the season, which makes thousands of visitors fill the streets at that time. There is a real show of light and colour in...
This is the day on which festive lights are switched on. Residents and tourists alike go out into the streets to enjoy the magic of Christmas lighting. There are carols reminiscent of the season and an area entirely dedicated to...
The true Madeiran Christmas traditions are shown in different locations throughout the island on different dates. The most well-known is the market night at the Farmers’ Market in Funchal on the 23rd of December. Many locals come from all parts...