The island of Madeira, because of its privileged geographical position and mountainous relief, have a surprisingly mild climate.Very mild average temperatures, 25ºC in the summer and 17ºC in the winter, and a moderate level of humidity, confer upon this island exceptional subtropical features.
The seawater temperature is also very mild, because of the influence of the warm Gulf current, presenting averages of 22ºC in the summer and 18º in the winter.
Madeira Islands, elected in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018 "Europe's Leading Island Destination" is nominated once again by the World Travel Awards (WTA), in this category for the sixth consecutive year.
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The Madeira Flower Collection initiative shall be part of the Flower Festival 2019, organized by the Association of Madeiran Young Entrepreneurs (AJEM), with the support of the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture (SRTC).
On the 1st of December last, Madeira was once again recognized by the World Travel Awards (WTA) as the World’s Leading Island Destination in a ceremony which took place in Lisbon.
Due to adverse weather conditions, the traditional “Trapalhão” Parade (slapstick parade) scheduled to take place today was postponed to next Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m.
The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana.
The Institute for Forestry and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has recently concluded an important construction work in the area of Rabaçal, at the PR6 – Levada das 25 Fontes walk, thus contributing to reduce the human load which this trail daily undergoes.
After being elected last June "Europe´s Leading island destination" , Madeira Islands is now competing for world title at the World Travel Awards in the category of "World´s Leading Island Destination".
