Events

Madeira Nature Festival

October 4th to 9th

The Madeira Nature Festival, aims to promote nature tourism, encouraging the practice of activities that allow direct contact with the rich natural heritage of the archipelago of Madeira. Whether in the mountains, in the air or at sea, the choices are more than many, sign up for free!

Christmas and New Year´s Festivities

December 1st 2022 to January 8th 2023

The arrival of the decorative lights in the streets of the city centre of Funchal, during the month of December, sets the beginning of the Madeira Christmas and End of the Year Festivities programme, taking place between December 1st, 2022 to January 8th, 2023.

Porto Santo Half and Mini Marathon

The AARAM - Associação de Atletismo da Região Autónoma da Madeira (Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira) annualy hosts the Porto Santo Half and Mini- Marathon.

Porto Santo Nature Trail

May,20th and 21st

The Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira hosts between the 20th and 21st May, the Porto Santo Nature Trail, a sports competion held in Porto Santo island.

Tuna Festival

This event aims to present the countless ways to cook tuna in the several countries invited, an initiative which shall culminate in a gala dinner in which the Madeiran table wines and Wines will be displayed.

Feast of St John

June, 15th to 26th

The Feast of St. John are one of the largest tourist events on Porto Santo island, integrated in the celebrations of the municipality of Porto Santo, held between June, 23rd to 24th.

Our Lady of Grace festivity

From August, 14th and 16th

The Our Lady of Grace Festival is one of the largest festivals on the island. This Festivity is for Porto Santo what the Monte Festivity is for Funchal. 14th August calls for a visit to the Graça Chapel, for an meeting of faith and tradition.

Grape Harvest Festival

The Porto Santo island annually holds the Grape Harvest Festival, an event where visitors may enjoy exhibits of all the grape varieties produced in the municipality.

Our Lady of Mercy festivities

August,26th and 27th

The Our Lady of Mercy Festival normally takes place on the last weekend of the month of August, in the centre of Porto Santo's village. This festival attracts many tourists to the island and is very intensely lived.