Porto Santo

The Porto Santo Island Open Water Swimming® is a sea swimming event, in the open water discipline, which qualifies for the National Circuit of the Portuguese Swimming Federation. The race includes distances 5 km, 2.5 km and 1 km, with...

Madeira, whilst tourist destination par excellence, could not miss out on celebrating the World Tourism Day, held on September,27th. In commemoration of this important occasion, a few social and cultural activities and animation initiatives have been planned in the city...

MIUS – Madeira Island Ultra Swim will be held on September 14th and 15th. This competition, which is part of the XV National Open Water Circuit, is organized by the Madeira Swimming Association (ANM), in partnership with the Portuguese Swimming...

The 2024 edition of the International Museum Day commemorated on the 18th of May features the theme “Museums for education and research”,On this day the museums are free, and it is possible to visit various exhibitions and participate in some...

Saint John’s festivities are the biggest tourist attraction on the island, as they represent the genuine traditions of a people with their very own culture. They include various activities: the sports programme opens the festivals and the cultural programme runs...

Vila Baleira is the capital and only city on the island of Porto Santo, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in Portugal.The island has only this village, and administratively it has a single municipality and a single parish that also...

Columbus festival it’s just one of the many good reasons that will make you visit the so called “Golden Island”.With a totally different landscape, Porto Santo is known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in the country with...

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 as...