Winter International Masters Open Events 

Winter International Masters Open

The Penteada Olympic Swimming Pools Complex will host the Winter International Masters Open , a sports event organised by the Portuguese Swimming Federation in collaboration with the Swimming Association of Madeira. This competition, to be held from January,  will be composed of two main races, the Winter Masters National Championship and the Masters Swimming Sea Bay the latter to be held in the bay of Câmara de Lobos,, an open water race. Carrying out this athletic championship offers Madeiran swimming and the sports and tourist entertainment calendar a new dynamic,…

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Regata Transquadra Events 

Regata Transquadra

Madeira Islands welcomed on 31st July last the arrival of the first sailors participating on the Regatta Transquadra, coming from Saint Nazaire, France. This transatlantic sailing race, integrates close to 500 sailsmen who are expected to visit the island, along with their families. Madeira Tourism was present at the first stage of this event held between July, 23rd to 27th, last for the official openning ceremony of this event at the Port of Saint Nazaire.The second stage of this race will take place between January 19th to 28th.

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Madeira Events [year] Events 

Madeira Events 2023

Further information consult the Tourist Entertainment Calendars for Madeira Island Christmas Itinerary This Christmas itinerary offers you the chance to experience Christmas in a different way, visiting some of the region’s cultural centres, museums, galleries and manor houses, and discovering what each of them has to offer. Date: 05/12/2022 – 04/03/2023Locality: Ribeira Brava Compadres Feast The “Festa dos Compadres” marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition dating back more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana, an event that will take place…

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Madeira Christmas [year] Events 

Madeira Christmas 2023

Madeira Christmas includes a distinctive attraction, virtually unique in the world. It is celebrated with joy, colour and a great deal of enthusiasm. Christmas is really the most important period of the year, a time to observe traditions and customs in a tribute into folklore and legacy of the inhabitants. Everything revolves around the”Festa” (the Festivity), along with arrival of the month of December is most eagerly anticipated by all. The Christian traditions, throughout Christmas and New Year season are actually associated with the habits of the natives. Throughout the…

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New Year's Eve in Madeira [year] Events 

New Year’s Eve in Madeira 2023

Madeira New year festivities – Reveillon Legend of Saint Sylvester On the last night of the year, being the Virgin Mary tilting in the skies over the ocean, St. Sylvester came to talk to her. The Virgin Mary confided in him the reason for her sadness: she recalled the lovely Atlantis, sunken by God as a punishment on its inhabitants. While she was speaking, Our Lady wept tears of sadness and compassion. St. Sylvester noticed that they were not tears but real pearls. One of these tears fell on the…

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Madeira unmissable events [year] Events 

Madeira unmissable events 2023

Madeira is proud to present a wide range of diverse, regional, Portuguese and international events that are staged throughout the year. Madeira unmissable events Visitors to this dynamic, creative and multi-faceted destination are able to enjoy this cornucopia of cultural, sporting, recreational and popular events, from January to December. There are always opportunities to have fun and to appreciate what the islands of this archipelago have to offer. The Regional Secretariat for Culture, Tourism and Transportation (SRT) is responsible for the events and initiatives on the Tourist Entertainment Calendar organised…

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Funchal reveillon Events 

Funchal reveillon

Madeira New year festivities – Reveillon Legend of Saint Sylvester The Funchal reveillon. On the previous night of this year, becoming the Virgin Mary tilting in the heavens across the sea, St. Sylvester arrived to talk to her. Even the Virgin Mary confided in him that the reason for her sadness: she recalled that the lovely Atlantis, sunken by God as a punishment onto its people. While she had been talking, Our Lady wept tears of sadness and compassion. St. Sylvester noticed that they weren’t tears but actual pearls. One…

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Madeira Cherry Festival [year] Events 

Madeira Cherry Festival 2023

Local: Jardim da Serra The rural village of Jardim da Serra, located in the upper part of Câmara de Lobos, hosts the Cherry Festival, a popular event that promotes the local tradition of this parish. This festivity oers a wide range of sports and leisure activities that culminate with an ethnographic parade in a tribute to the harvesting of this delicious fruit. More info: https://eventsmadeira.com/evento/festa-da-cereja/

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Madeira Music Festival Events 

Madeira Music Festival

The Madeira Music Festival, once again, brings to the island the possibility of experiencing and enjoying a richer cultural offer in the field of classical music. With a diversified programme, including concerts and recitals from erudite music to contemporary dance, the Music festival is a remarkable event that seeks to rouse a cultural impact and mark the take-off of the summer season’s festivals. An event that has been enriching the Madeira Atlantic Festival for some years, it is also a strong presence in the cultural and touristic agenda, daily introducing…

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