Carnival

The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana, an event to be held on January, 28th, 30th and...

The highlight of Carnival takes place on the evenings of 5 and 6 February with the spectacular Allegorical Parade. Around 1,500 extravagantly costumed revellers and more than a dozen colourful floats take part in this vibrant procession. The carnival allegoric...

Carnival is the frst big event in Madeira’s event calendar.In all counties of the archipelago there are small parades and themed parties where everyone wears a carnival costume. This event starts on Wednesday, before the “Entrudo” (Shrove or Fat Tuesday...