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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.
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Main special events - All Year round
Check out the Calendar for all year round Festivities throughout the region
Carnival Festivities – February 6th to 13th - Main Parade Feb9th and Fun Parade Feb12th 2013
Anona Festival (Festa da Anona) – Faial, Santana - (Cherimoya Fruit Exhibition) February (date to be announced) 2013
Flower Festival – May 11th and 12th 2013 - Children’s parade (Wall of Hope Ceremony) and Main parade
Madeira Island Open – Santo da Serra – 17th to 20th May 2012
Festas da Sé - Funchal May - June 2012 (date to be announced)
Atlantic Festival – June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 2012 – Fireworks Competition
Festival of the popular saints – St. John's altars – June 12th - 29th 2012
Volta à Madeira - Classic Rally – June 22nd - 26th 2012
Funchal Jazz Festival – July 5th, 6th and 7th 2012
Machico Gastronomy – 27th July to 5th August 2012
Madeira Wine Rally – August 2nd to 4th 2012
Monte Festival – August 15th 2012
Madeira Wine Festival – 26th August to 2nd September 2012
Columbus Festival - Porto Santo – 13th to 15th September 2012
Madeira Nature Festival – 1st to 7th October 2012
Lord of Miracles Festival (Festa do Senhor dos Milagres) – Machico – 9th October 2012
Funchal International Film Festival – 17th to 24th November 2012
End of the Year Festivities – 1st December 2012 to 6th January 2013
1st December 2012 – Switching on of the Christmas Lights in Funchal centre
8th December to 6th January 2013 – General illumination of Funchal Amphitheatre, entertainment and Christmas Exhibitions
23rd December 2012 – Funchal Market Night Festivities
31st December 2012 – New Year’s Eve Firework Show
06th of January 2013 – Twelfth Night Festival and End of the Madeira Festivities
Funchal: Public Transportation
