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.
This 18 sailboats fleet regatta left yesterday (July 24th) from Barcelona towards Madeira, under the eyes of hundreds of people, which sailors will begin to arrive to Madeira on july 31st.
The 15th edition of "Funchal Jazz" will take place at the beginning of July, in a unique setting on the bay of the city, at Santa Catarina Park, bringing together jazz artists from Madeira and renowned national and international groups of this musical style.
