Madeira January Events

Have you overindulged your self during your Christmas holidays? Here’s a great way to kick-start your New Year's resolution, get in shape and enjoy the exciting events happening this month.

Cantar os Reis ‘Singing of the Kings’ - 5th to 6th
“Cantar os Reis or cantar as Janeiras” (Singing of the Kings) are traditional songs sung in January. This old Madeiran tradition is celebrated every year 5th to 6th January all over the Island, where family, neighbours and friends of all ages come out and sing door to door. Enjoy the last few days of the Christmas lights, music shows in the streets of Funchal and great traditional concerts performed at the Funchal’s Municipal Garden Auditorium.


Madeira and Porto Santo walking and hiking events - 12th - 16th and Orienteering Festival 26th - 28th January
Get ready for the Madeira walking festival or the Orienteering Festival taking place this month from 12th to 16th and the Orienteering Festival 26th - 28th January. The weather looks promising; these events take place in Madeira and Porto Santo Island and are organized by Madeira’s Official Tourism Board and the Mountain club of Funchal.

The program offers great trails and Levada walks to the most famous places on the Island accompanied by a specialist guide. To participate in these events its necessary to register in advance, Dec 31 2009 is the deadline; however you can still contact the organization and see what’s still available.


Madeira walking festival
Director: Terry Marsh
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Phone: 01772 321243
Phone: +351 291 200 766
Fax: 0870 137 8888

Madeira Orienteering Festival
Organizer: Clube de Montanha do Funchal
Director: Sidónio Freitas
Phone: +351 964119262
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