Funchal

Since the early days of the 19th century Madeira has been famous as a tourist destination. The temperate climate, the natural beauty of the island and the lush landscapes … combine these with Madeira’s cosmopolitan and welcoming people and it’s...

This year’s edition of the Flower Festival features the show “Flower Fantasy”, a celebration of Madeiran talent that brings together some of the Region’s finest voices, including Vânia Fernandes, Alberto Sousa, Cláudia Sousa, João Camacho, Paulo Soares and Duarte Santos....

The Madeira Classic Car Revival, taking place at Praça do Povo from 22 to 24 May, is organised by the Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira and celebrates the elegance, heritage and craftsmanship of vintage and classic vehicles. The event...

The Madeira Wine Lounge, in Praça do Povo, is the ideal place for visitors to enjoy wine and gastronomy tastings, to the sound of different regional music groups. This location is divided into four specific sections: the Madeiran Wine Producers...

The diversity of Madeiran flora contributed, in a great way, to the establishment of these artistic manifestations, which combine the beauty of flowers with the characteristic elements of Madeiran tradition and culture. The floral sculptures are a great contribution to...

The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival come to life, displaying dazzling costumes and choreographies. This performance is a celebration of flowers, beauty and joy, embracing the public in a festive atmosphere. Entrance to this performance...

Four musical concerts will take place in iconic venues across the island, on 9, 10, 29 and 30 May, with the aim of decentralising the festivities and enhancing the entertainment programme as part of the Flower Festival.These concerts are carried...

Organized by Club Sports da Madeira, the Madeira Legend Rally will take to the road in November.This motor race is aimed at Historic, Spirit and Legend Show vehicles and is a new variation on the “Tour of Madeira Island –...

The New Year’s fireworks show, lasting about eight minutes, is launched from across 58 fireworks stations located in Funchal’s amphitheater (26 stations), Cais 8 and Praia Almirante Reis (25 stations), at sea (5 stations) and Porto Santo Island (2 stations)....

From the second half of December until Christmas eve, Madeirans get up at the crack of dawn to participate in the masses honoring Our Lady. After mass, in the church square, people share sandwiches of “carne de vinha d’alhos” (pork...

This Enduro race combines an adventure in Madeira with the best of Mountain Biking!! In the “Bike Camp Experience” the athletes will camp, every day, in places of spectacular beauty.At TransMadeira, the objective is to cover about 200 km of...

Desde 1959 que o Rali da Madeira atrai muitos entusiastas do mundo automóvel à nossa Região. Ano após ano, a prova que seduz os nomes mais sonantes do panorama europeu e mundial do automobilismo tem consegui­do manter a qualidade e...

With a total area of 36,000 m², Santa Catarina Park offers stunning views of Funchal Bay and has several walking paths. The park offers nature lovers many species of flora from around the world and has an enchanting lake with...

The church of São João Evangelista do Colégio do Funchal is one of the most beautiful monuments of the 17th century. Its construction marks the transition from international mannerism to Portuguese Baroque.Located in the parish of São Pedro, it presents...

Located in Avenida Arriaga, the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre is a centennial monument of high architectural value. The Baltazar Dias Theatre is a tribute to the blind playwright from Madeira island, Baltazar Dias, a theatrical author in the second half...

Built in 1660, this church has undergone various modifications over time. It contains some beautiful sacred objects in precious metals dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.The walls are covered with 18th century gilded wood carvings and illustrated tiles, and...

The Largo da Restauração in Funchal, Madeira, perpetuates the acclaim, in this city, of the victory of the liberals and the restoration of the constitutional monarchy on June 5, 1834, after the signature of the Évora Monte Convention that determined...

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira....

Located on the central pathways of Avenida Arriaga, this pavilion hosts the various Christmas concerts that will take place during the festive season, with the various artists and exhibitions that will animate the streets of Funchal.

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...

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.

With 20 years of existence this is the official event that opens the door for Summer in Madeira. Every Saturday in June an international competition takes place in Funchal’s bay, where each participating country chooses a theme and exhibits the...

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...

It is undoubtedly the most emblematic event in the Madeira archipelago and also the most colourful. For several weeks, Funchal is filled with the scent of flowers and the joy of thousands of tourists who come here. The construction of...

The official kick-off of Madeira’s Christmas and New Year celebrations takes place on December 1st, marked by the enchanting moment when the spectacular Christmas lights in Funchal’s downtown area are switched on. Madeira turns into a festive wonderland, spreading the...