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Chestnut Festival

Visit Madeira — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:12:05 +0000

Organized by Casa do Povo do Curral das Freiras, the Chestnut Festival is an opportunity for all visitors to taste the delicious Madeiran chestnuts, and also the delicacies derived from this dried fruit, such as liqueurs and cakes. The occasion is also used to promote a gastronomic competition to be held in restaurants located in this emblematic parish.

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Sounds and Flavours of Madeira

Visit Madeira — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:09:24 +0000

The Santa Cruz Community Centre organizes another edition of “Sons e Sabores da Madeira”, which marks the start of the Christmas celebrations in that municipality. The event is dedicated to music, folklore, the tasting of snacks and regional drinks.

During the event, cooking demonstrations take place through the various activities which count on the support of local restaurants.

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Christmas Workshops

Visit Madeira — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:29:12 +0000

The Christmas workshops promote the preparation and sharing of traditional products, highlighting the most authentic Madeiran traditions of this festive season.
On specific dates and times, next to the stage on Avenida Arriaga, you can take part free of charge and learn how to prepare a variety of typical delicacies, such as Honey Cake, wheat soup, homemade bread, Bolo do Caco, marinated pork (Carne de Vinha-d’alhos) and chícharo soup. There will also be demonstrations of Christmas table decoration using Madeira embroidery, as well as regional crafts.

These activities take place at the Concert Stage located in the Avenida Arriaga central walkaways.

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Christmas Traditional Nights

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:40 +0000

These festive traditions are celebrated across the island on different dates between December 9th and 23rd, an opportunity for both locals and tourists to experience Madeira’s authentic Christmas spirit. The popular Christmas Market Nights are one of the Madeira Islands main highlights for this holiday season.

The most iconic event is the Night at the Farmers’ Market (Mercado dos Lavradores) in Funchal, held every year, on December 23rd. On this lively evening, people from all over the island come to the capital to do their Christmas shopping. The market and nearby stalls are filled with colourful displays of fresh fruit, vegetables, wheat pots, holly, and many other items connected to Madeira’s Christmas traditions

As night falls, the celebration reaches its peak in the fish market square, where Christmas carols fill the air. The festivities continue until dawn, creating a warm and memorable night. It’s a great opportunity to meet old friends, share stories from the year, and enjoy homemade liqueurs and the traditional carne de vinha d’alhos(pork in wine and garlic) sandwiches.

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Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display

Visit Madeira — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:14:01 +0000

The Boaventura Community Centre organizes the Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display, with the aim of promoting and boosting seasonal products.

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XI Poncha and Honey Festival

Visit Madeira — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:02:10 +0000

The eleventh edition of the Poncha and Honey Festival is organised by the Casa do Povo da Serra de Água and takes place from 30 to 31January.
This festival honours the famous regional drink and the products needed to make it, such as honey, while at the same time boosting the parish’s economy.
As well as the exhibition, the event includes various technical talks aimed at farmers and beekeepers. There will also be musical entertainment on these days, with various regional groups and artists performing.

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Madeira Gastronomic Festival – SAL

Visit Madeira — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:22:01 +0000

From July 9 to 18, Madeira will host the Madeira Gastronomic Festival – SAL, a culinary event that celebrates the region’s rich gastronomic culture and heritage, blending tradition with innovation.
This festival is an unmissable opportunity to explore eight gastronomic routes that reflect Madeira’s unique identity. The authentic flavors of the island will create lasting memories and offer new insights to all who visit, in an atmosphere of authenticity, sophistication, and excellence, enhanced by showcookings and live demonstrations.

A true journey of flavours awaits, with routes dedicated to couscous, chícharo, shellfish, fish, convent sweets, fruit, tubers and bread.
All of this unfolds in a lively seaside atmosphere, filled with music, joy and good humour, creating a memorable gastronomic experience that captures the very essence of Madeira.

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Ethnographic Village

Visit Madeira — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:59:45 +0000

Largo da Restauração This Ethnographic Village presents live examples of local traditions, crafts, food, folklore and two traditional nativity scenes, promoting the tangible and intangible culture of Madeira.

There are two types of traditional nativity scenes: the traditional~Madeiran one located outside, which represents the human and natural landscape with vegetation, terraces, valleys, ravines, little houses and haystacks; and the tiered one, with its characteristic elements such as the Child Jesus, bows, fruit, grains and bread, amongst others.

You can also order the typical wheat soup and bolo do caco bread, sold only for take away.

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Christmas Market

Visit Madeira — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:53:00 +0000

The Christmas Market features several decorated stalls offering tourists a wide range of regional products, handicrafts and foods that are typical of the Christmas season, including plants, fruits, sugar cane honey and its by-products, for take away only.

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