Madeira Events: Embrace Island Celebrations

Madeira June Events 2025

June in Madeira is a month brimming with diverse events, showcasing the island’s rich culture and natural beauty. Visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of activities, from colorful festivals that celebrate local traditions and gastronomy, to outdoor concerts set against the backdrop of Madeira’s stunning landscapes. Whether you’re interested in exploring the vibrant local customs, enjoying the natural wonders, or participating in lively cultural events, June in Madeira offers something for everyone in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. Medieval Market The Medieval Market in Machico, Madeira, is a vibrant and…

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The tradition of the Masses of Childbirth on Madeira Island

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Madeira Island, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, is known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. One of Madeira’s most remarkable and unique traditions is the practice of “Masses of Childbirth“. These masses play a significant role in the lives of Madeirans and have deep historical roots. Origin of the Masses of Childbirth: The Masses of Childbirth on Madeira Island date back to the 16th century, when the first Portuguese settlers arrived on the island. The tradition arose from the need for divine protection during pregnancy and childbirth, moments…

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Madeira Christmas Lights 2022

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Winter International Masters Open

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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

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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. Please note:…

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Madeira Events 2025

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Further information consult the Tourist Entertainment Calendars for Madeira Island Madeira 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: December 1st 2025 to January 5th, 2026Locality: Ribeira Brava Panelo Feast This is a famous old Madeiran tradition, held on the 21st of January, is enjoyed with a special feeling by the local residents of Seixal, a small village located near…

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Madeira Christmas 2025

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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 2025

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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 2025

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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

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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…