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Madeira Tall Ships Festivities has ended yesterday

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:18:09 +0100

Yesterday was the last day of the presence of Tall Ships in Funchal. These festivities ended with a ships parade along Funchal bay. Nice sailing moments to remember...

Madeira Security Notice

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:32:19 +0100

Though Madeira Island is known for its security and peaceful people its is always good to be aware of some places to avoid or some security measures to take while here. Recently there has been some assaults at Pico da Torre, view point where you can see Câmara de Lobos bay from above, and also along the Levada dos Piornais. This last is a well known levada walk from Madeira guide books but you...

Madeira Wine Festivities 2008

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:40:46 +0100

Madeira Wine Festival is held in September during the grape harvest, recalling the population’s old customs since the island was first settled. Câmara de Lobos is the capital of Madeira Wine festival, with events such as live grape harvest, picker's parade, grapes treading and the whole ritual of a typical Madeira popular festivity. In Funchal downtown there are also some folk shows related to...

Madeira Wine Rally 2008 - from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:48:17 +0100

Madeira Wine Rally is the greatest automobile event in Madeira Island. This FIA european championship attracts many international rally pilots. Local people are keen for this event though sometimes some local drivers exceed speed thinking they are running the rally... Though Madeira Wine Rally is not only a racing but also touristy event we recommend people to pay attention to road closures and...

Madeira Island by sea

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:16:07 +0100

July 2008 events in Madeira Islands

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:55:35 +0100

1 July - Day of the Region - Bank holiday in Madeira Islands. The political Autonomy of Madeira, established in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976, is commemorated around the island. This day is celebrated with several activities as: Cannon fire in the morning; Ceremony in the Regional Assembly; Placing of flowers at the Autonomy Statue by the Region’s officials; Te Deum in the Cathedral. 3 to...

Madeira Classic Cars Week

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:24:15 +0100

Photo by: BMW Club Madeira Madeira Classic Cars week started last weekend with a general exhibition. During this week several antique cars will be in exhibition in Avenida Arriaga, downtown Funchal. Each day there will be different models of classic cars from the same brand, so you can pass here everyday and you will always observe different cars. By the end of June Madeira Island will held...

Madeira linked with mainland Portugal by ferry

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:51:15 +0100

35 Years later Madeira is again connected by sea with mainland Portugal. This time by a Spanish ferryboat which links Tenerife to Madeira and to Portimão, in Algarve. It started to operate this weekend, June 14th, leaving Madeira on Saturday morning, around 10:30 am and arriving to Algarve 21 hours later. Volcán de Tijarafe, the ferryboat from Naviera Armas, which links Algarve to Madeira and...

June in Madeira - a month of popoular festivities

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:07:43 +0100

June is a month of festivities in Madeira Islands. Despite the Madeira Atlantic Festival several patron/saints are celebrated during this June. It starts with Santo António (Saint Anthony)on the 13th followed by São João (Saint John) on the 24th and then São Pedro (Saint Peter) on the 29th. The edge of festivities always takes place on the eve of each saint day and some parishes are much more...

Madeira Atlantic Festival 2008 - programme

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:33:25 +0100

From the 5th to the 28th of June 2008 5th 9:30 pm – Viktoria Postnikova concert at Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre 6th 9:30 pm – Madeira Classical Orchestra concert at Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre 7th From 5 to 10 pm – Funchal and Ribeira Brava Municipal Bands performance in Funchal downtown 10:30 pm – Musical Fireworks Show on the outside pear of Funchal harbour (20 minutes duration)...

Mediterranean Monk Seal visiting Funchal coast

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:44:31 +0100

Yesterday evening an adult Mediterranean Monk Seal Monachus monachus was seen in resting on the waters of Funchal bay, more precisely near Lido area. This threatened species was once popular in Madeira Island but hunting scared the few individuals that survived to Desertas Islands , south of Madeira. Desertas Islands are now the only breeding place for this small colony of Mediterranean Monk...

Saint James the Less - Funchal's Patron celebrations

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:15:53 +0100

The city of Funchal pays homage to its Patron, St James the Less, every year on the 1st of May. The Old Town of Funchal and particularly Santa Maria Street and Corpo Santo Square experience a special kind of revelry, in a party depicting a typical Madeira arraial. St James the Less is the Patron Saint and the Health Guardian of Funchal. Since 1538, when authorities handed over the guard of the...

Dolphin swimming in Madeira Island sea

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:53:48 +0100

The chance of swimming with wild dolphins is an unforgettable experience that only few persons have the privilege to try. But now you may try it in Madeira Island! Just like a SPA, where you get into the water with these very nice creatures for a few moments and when you get out you feel like a different person, much more relaxed and feeling yourself part of Nature... If you are visiting Madeira...

Madeira under stormy weather

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:03:37 +0100

Madeira is under orange alert until tomorrow as wind is very strong with gusts over 130 KM/H, specially on higher altitudes. Sea is also very rough with waves about 6 meters high. After lots of rain on the last couple of days which has got to 70 litres/square meter in only one night, there are many roads closed due to landfalls and Funchal harbour was closed today.

Rain stopped only for the Flower Festival Parade

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:47:38 +0100

Madeira Flower Festival Parade which was supposed to be held on Sunday afternoon but was postponed due to rain showers, took place on Monday on a lucky and dry 2 hours and a half - from 2pm to 4:30 pm. Rain has stopped to assist to the colorful and child enthusiastic parade. Just after last group got to the finish place it started to rain and forecasts say it will get worst... Madeira always has...