Madeira.Vacations
Flowers and produce at a Madeiran festival market

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

  • Catamaran sailing along the Madeira coast at sunset
    3 hours Funchal Marina

    Sunset Catamaran Cruise

    Sail the south coast at golden hour from Funchal marina — a relaxed catamaran cruise with a swim stop and the chance of dolphins along the way.

    from €40

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  • Colourful produce stalls at Funchal's Mercado dos Lavradores
    3.5 hours Funchal

    Madeira Wine & Food Tour

    A guided walk through Funchal's old town tasting Madeira wine, local dishes and market produce, with the stories behind each stop.

    from €95

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  • Whale and dolphin watching catamaran on the Atlantic off Funchal
    2.5 hours Calheta Marina

    Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour

    A marine-biologist-led catamaran trip into the deep Atlantic, where pilot whales and three dolphin species are resident year round. Rated 4.9 from over 1,200 reviews.

    from €74

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  • Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal in Madeira
    2.5 hours Funchal 5.0(97)

    Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal

    Feel the wind in your hair and smell the salty air. Madeira has so much to offer and so do our boat trips. One thing you shouldn’t miss from your holiday is to see Madeira from the Atlantic Ocean.

    from €310

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  • Madeira Island Private Wine Full Day Tour in All Terrain Vehicle in Madeira
    9 hours Madeira 5.0(50)

    Madeira Island Private Wine Full Day Tour in All Terrain Vehicle

    I am one of the lucky ones doing what I love for a living, and you will feel that passion in every moment of our tour.

    from €250

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  • Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included in Madeira
    8 hours Madeira 5.0(35)

    Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included

    Minimum 2 persons. Embarking on the Madeira Wines Route offers a unique chance to see the different areas and visit a local vineyard and Cellar.

    from €176

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