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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
Madeira Walking Festival – January 12 – 16, 2010
Madeira Orienteering Festival – January 26 - 28, 2010
Carnival Festivities – 13th and 16th February 2010 – Main Parade and Fun Parade
Anona Festival (Festa da Anona) – (Faial, Santana - Cherimoya Fruit Exhibition) (date to be announced)
Flower Festival – 17th and 18th April 2010 – Children’s Parade and Main Parade
Festas da Sé – May 28th - 5th June 2010
Atlantic Festival – June 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th 2010 – Fireworks Competition
Festival of the popular saints – St. John's altars – June 12th to 29th 2010
Volta à Madeira - Classic Rally – June 23rd to 25th 2010
Funchal Jazz Festival – July 8th, 9th and 10th 2010
Machico Gastronomy – 30 July – 8 August 2010
Madeira Wine Rally – August 5 - 7, 2010
Monte Festival – August 13th - 15th 2010
Grand Historical parade – Funchal City day – August 21, 2010
Madeira Wine Festival – September 2 - 5, 2010
Columbus Festival - Porto Santo – September 16 - 18, 2010
Lord of Miracles Festival (Festa do Senhor dos Milagres) – Machico – 9th October 2010
End of the Year Festivities – 26th November 2010 to 6th January 2011
26th November 2010 – Switching on of the Christmas Lights in Funchal centre
4th December 2010 – General illumination of Funchal Amphitheatre
11th December 2010 – Christmas Exhibitions
31st December 2010 – New Year’s Eve Firework Show
06th of January 2011 – Twelfth Night Festival and End of the Madeira Festivities
