Madeira Carnival
13 - 16 Feb 2010 (annual)
Funchal
People surge onto the streets of Funchal to celebrate the annual Madeira Carnival. The main street parade takes place on the evening of Carnival Saturday, with plenty of music, dancing and…

The Feast of Nossa Senhora do Monte
Aug 2010 (annual)
Funchal
Funchal celebrates The Feast of Senhora do Monte with a festival commemorating the deliverance of the people from hunger and plague.

Porto Santo
Daily
Porto Santo
For a real hideaway, escape to Porto Santo, a small island located 40km north-east of Madeira. The sands of its long, pristine beaches are renowned for their healing minerals and therapeutic…

Sacred Art Museum
Daily; not Mon
Sacred Art Museum, Funchal
Located in the former bishop's palace, Funchal's Sacred Art Museum (Museu de Arte Sacra) was founded in 1955 and contains an important collection of Flemish paintings, religious sculptures and…

Botanical Garden
Daily
Botanical Garden, Funchal
Madeira's Botanical Garden offers a splendid view of Funchal Bay and the contrasting colours of the surrounding countryside. The vibrant vegetation here includes exotic plants from all over the world.