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.
More than a dozen regional, national and international speakers took part in the initiative, which took place on 3 October in the Casino's Blue Room. As part of the Nature Festival, the aim was to exchange the experiences and knowledge of speakers related to the activities that can be practiced in Madeira and Porto Santo throughout the year.
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The exhibition entitled “Porto Santo Archaeological Charter” will be inaugurated and presented next Friday, the 21st of August at Christopher Columbus House Museum in Porto Santo.
The French luxury goods and “haute couture” company Chanel, established a partnership with a company based in Madeira, which produces Madeira Embroidery and displayed it at Paris' catwalks.
The Centre of Earth Sciences of the University of Minho has coordinated a national project funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology, bringing together the Portuguese geological heritage in one book.
The Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture, through the Regional Directorate for Culture, released the book on the 500 years of the history of the Cathedral (Sé) of Funchal.
