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What to do & Places to Visit in Madeira
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Madeira has a great natural beauty with tropical gardens and spectacular panoramic views. Its green mountains, cliffs, steep valleys, flowers, sun and its blue sea, happiness and hospitality melt together to create an island of sublime peace.
A popular destination of vast diversity and year round holiday attractions, Madeira’s gentle climate is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Madeira is one of the only European destinations able to grow bananas all year round, proving the 'Always Summer' accolade.
Whether you’re a first timer or a returning visitor, our unique island will leave you speechless with its stunning natural beauty and culture. We warmly invite you to explore and discover the paradise that is Madeira Island.
Look around. There’s no place on earth like Madeira.
Main special events - All Year round - 2013/2014
Check out the Calendar for all year round Festivities throughout the region
Carnival Festivities – 26th February - 5th March (Main Parade 1st March and Fun Parade 4th March) 2014
Anona Festival (Festa da Anona) – Faial, Santana - (Cherimoya Fruit Exhibition) March 8-9 2014
Flower Festival – May 3rd and 4th 2014 - Children’s parade (Wall of Hope Ceremony) and Main parade
Madeira Island Open – Santo da Serra – May 2014 (date to be announced)
Festas da Sé - Funchal – 24th May - 1st June 2013
Atlantic Festival – June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 2013 – Fireworks Competition
Festival of the popular saints – St. John's altars – June 12th - 29th 2013
Volta à Madeira - Classic Rally – June 2013 (date to be announced)
Funchal Jazz Festival – July 4th, 5th and 6th 2013
Machico Gastronomy – 26th July to 3rd August 2013
Rali Vinho da Madeira (Madeira Wine Rally) – Aug 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2013
Monte Festival – August 15th 2013
Madeira Wine Festival – 1st to 8th September 2013
Columbus Festival - Porto Santo – 19th to 21st September 2013
Madeira Nature Festival – 29th September to 6th October 2013
Lord of Miracles Festival (Festa do Senhor dos Milagres) – Machico – 9th October 2013
Funchal International Film Festival – (date to be announced)
End of the Year Festivities – 1st December 2013 to 6th January 2014
1st December 2013 – Switching on of the Christmas Lights in Funchal centre
8th December 2013 to 6th January 2014 – General illumination of Funchal Amphitheatre, entertainment and Christmas Exhibitions
23rd December 2013 – Funchal Market Night Festivities
31st December 2013 – New Year’s Eve Firework Show
06th of January 2014 – Twelfth Night Festival and End of the Madeira Festivities
Funchal: Public Transportation
