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What to do & Places to Visit in Funchal 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 - 2023/2024
Check out the Calendar for all year round Festivities throughout the region
Carnival Festivities – 7th to 18th February 2024 (Main Parade 10th and Fun Parade 13th)
MIUT 2024 – “East to west” – 25-28 April 2024
Flower Festival – Celebrations 2-26 May 2024 (Children’s parade 4th and main parade 5th)
Atlantic Festival (Festival do Atlântico) – Fireworks Competition – June 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2024
Festival of the popular saints – 12-29 June 2024
Funchal Jazz Festival – Parque Santa Catarina
Monte Festival – 15 August 2024
Wine Festival – 25th August to 15th September 2024
Live Wine harvest Festival – Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
Columbus Festival - Porto Santo – 19-22 September 2024
Nature Festival – 3-8 October 2023
Chestnut Festival (Festa da Castanha) – Curral das Freiras – 1 November 2023
End of the Year Festivities – 1st December 2023 to 7th January 2024
1st December 2023 – Switching on of the Christmas Lights in Funchal centre
1st December 2023 to 7th January 2024 – General illumination of Funchal Amphitheatre, entertainment and Christmas Exhibitions
23rd December 2023 – Funchal Market Night Festivities
31st December 2023 – New Year’s Eve Firework Show
7th of January 2024 – Twelfth Night Festival and End of the Festivities (Municipal Gardens)
Funchal: Public Transportation
Getting around the island or Book a transfer to and from the Airport
Check out the Praia Formosa Beach Live Webcam, as well as the newly added cams at Lido, Ponta Gorda, Barreirinha and Doca do Cavacas beaches or visit Webcamtaxi for Live Webcams Worldwide.
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The Ritz Madeira Cafe in Funchal serves the traditional afternoon tea. Book a Table Now!
