2.5 hours Funchal Marina
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Sail west past Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão as the light goes gold, with a swim stop and drinks on board.
from €45
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Events
Madeira's calendar is busier than its size suggests, and a handful of events are worth planning a trip around. Dates move each year — check before booking flights.
Where to go
Flower Festival
Spring, usually late April or May. Funchal in full bloom.
Atlantic Festival
June Saturdays, international fireworks over the bay.
Wine Festival
Late August and September, around the harvest.
New Year's Eve
One of the largest firework displays in the world. Book far ahead.
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Guided options
1.5 hours Funchal
Madeira Wine Cellar Tasting
A guided tasting through Sercial to Malmsey in a working Funchal lodge, explaining why the island's wine is aged the way it is.
from €25
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Best Time to Visit Madeira
There is no bad month, but there are noticeably better ones depending on what you want.
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Madeira for Couples
Sunrise ridges, sunset sails, wine cellars and the quiet end of the island.
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