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The Oficial Program of the Celebrations of the 600 Years of the Discovery of MAdeira and Porto Santo is presented to the public today in Porto Santo.

Floral species originating in many parts of the world bloom in Madeira, as the island meets specific climatic conditions that allow species from both tropical and cold regions to flourish. 

The Regional Directorate for Culture is the responsible entity for an unprecedented project, based on the idea of accessibility to our heritage, making it available to the general public.

The Clube de Montanha do Funchal annually promotes the MIUT (Madeira Island Ultra Trail) a mountain race that offer its participants with a unique experience crossing the island highest peaks/mountains.

During 2018, it will take place a new cultural initiative, where several music groups will present their work at museums located in Funchal.

After a short break, "Music in the Chapels" will bring entertainment to the chapel of São Sebastião located in the municipality of Ponta do Sol.
 

From April, 28th to 29th the parish of Ilha, in the district of Santana, serves as a venue for the Lemon Festival. 
 

The Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture and Madeira Tourism Board promotes the " Madeira Auto Parade" an event that culminates the Flower Festival, held on April,29th 2018.

On the 1st May the city of Funchal pays homage to its patron saint, São Tiago Menor (St. James the Lesser).

From May, 2nd to 9th the Municipality of Funchal hosts another edition of the music Festival ‘Fica na Cidade’ (‘stay in town’). 

This reggae music festival is held annually in Paúl do Mar, thus signaling the beginning of the bathing season in that area.

The 2018 edition of the International Museum Day, which is celebrated on the 18th of May, features the theme “Hyperconnected Museums: New Approaches, New Publics”.

The Regional Secretariat of Education, in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Education, promotes another edition of the School Sports Festival.
 

The municipality of Santana hosts another edition of the Trout Festival/Cider Route, an event which coincides with the Meeting of Cultural Groups in the municipality of Santana, held between May,23rd to 27th.

From May, 25th to June3rd, Avenida Arriaga will be the centre stage of the annual Book Fair, a cultural event which will involve most of Madeira's bookshops and some Portuguese publishing houses.

Aleste Festival is one of the latest cultural events dedicated specially to music, a musical festival commitment to improve the diversity and the quality music concerts in Madeira Island.

The centre of Funchal takes on a new life at the end of May end of June, with the recreation of traditional Madeiran celebrations.

With the picturesque city of Santana as backdrop, the 5th edition of the Ultra Skymarathon® Madeira will take place on the 1st and 2nd of June.

Madeira Canyoning Meeting is an event organized by the Sailing Club of Seixal and the Mountain Camping Federation of Portugal.

The Madeira Atlantic Festival, an event that sets the beginning of the summer season in Madeira, is one of the most recent tourist entertainment events.

The Madeira International Open Squash tournament has been a feature of the Madeira Island´s sporting calendar for 15 years.

The municipality of Ribeira Brava, located to the west of Madeira Island, hosts the popular saints’ marches in honour of Saint Peter, held betwenn June,27th to 30th.

The Madeira Classic Car Club (Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira) promotes another edition of the Madeira in Classic Car Rally., from June,29th to July,1st.

This date marks the commemorations of the independence of Madeira, established in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976 and where celebrations in every municipality of the Autonomous Region of Madeira take place.

Madeira Islands hosts this well-known event in the panorama of world sport fishing, which takes place simultaneously in various parts of the world, held July,4th.

Madeira will take part in the celebrations of the “Global Wellness Day” movement, an event held at the Almirante Reis Gardens, at the Casino Park Hotel Gardens.

Funchal Jazz Festival, organised by Funchal City Hall, is held in the open air at Santa Catarina Park.

Santa Catarina Park hosts the sixth edition of the NOS Madeira Summer Opening.

The Madeira Cycling Association will host the 43rd edition of the Madeira Bike Tour, a race integrated both in the junior and amateur cycling categories.

The municipality of Santana annually promotes the Gastronomy Exhibit, an initiative whose main objective is to contribute to the promotion and appreciation of local cuisine.

Promoted by the Municipality of Machico this event has as main objective promoting the regional cuisine, in particular the delicacies of this municipality located in the eastern part of the island.

The “Madeira Wine Rally”, is the largest racing event in the Region.

The “Nossa Senhora da Saúde” festivity, is annually held in the parish of Lameiros, São Vicente. Commonly designated by locals as the "Arraial dos Lameiros".

The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbard Fish Festival, an event organised by the Parish Council of Câmara de Lobos, dedicated to one of the most typical gastronomic specialties of Madeira.

Organized by the Casa do Povo da Camacha, the Camacha Art Festival is dedicated to the cultural traditions of this parish, to be held between August, 9th to 14th.

For a week, the picturesque town of São Vicente, located on the North coast of Madeira, hosts the festivities in tribute to the municipality with the same name, held between August, 19th to 27th.

The village of Ponta do Sol annually welcomes this festival, an initiative promoted by the Ponta do Sol Folklore Group, in collaboration with the local Municipal Council, to be held on August,26th.

The Madeira Wine Festival is one of the island´s main tourist attractions that pays tribute to this precious nectar and its undeniable socioeconomic significance.

Every year Porto Santo Island hosts this event that promotes the various types of wine produced in this municipality

Hosted by the Community Centre of Porto da Cruz, this parish town with a great wine-making tradition celebrates every year the Grape and Farmer Festival, to be held between September, 1st to 2nd. 

The festivity of "Santissimo Sacramento", also known as the "arraial do Bom Jesus”, is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, in the parish of Ponta Delgada, São Vicente.

The Cultural Centre of the village of Caniço hosts an annual showcase of culinary flavours that have come to be established as the tourist attraction for this location.

Every year and during the month of September, the Quinta do Furão Hotel joins in with the countless cultural displays held  round the island, as part of the celebrations of the wine harvest.

The Columbus Festival is based on the historical re-enactment of the time when this famous merchant lived in Porto Santo Island, recalling his stay in the Madeira Islands.

The traditional "Nossa Senhora da Piedade" Festivity is celebrated every year in Caniçal parish, a religious festivity to be held fromSeptember, 17th to 18th.

The Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, in collaboration with Madeira Tourism Board, the company “Urbanistas” and the Madeira Music Conservatoire, hosts another edition of “L Concerts".

Madeira, whilst tourist destination par excellence, could not abide from joining in on the commemorations of the World Tourism Day.

The Madeira Nature Festival promotes for a week tourist activities based on nature thus encouraging a direct contact with the rich natural heritage of the archipelago of Madeira.

One of the most important Madeiran festivities happens in the month of October, in the municipality of Machico, east of Madeira, a religious festivity held on October, 8th and 9th.

The Regional Triathlon Association of Madeira and the Triathlon Federation of Portugal are organising the European Triathlon Cup and the Portuguese Cup in Funchal.

The city of Funchal is part of an international route of Eco Trail events, a kind of trail running that is unique for the fact that it includes an urban circuit.

The Association of the Friends of the Madeira Conservatory of Music present yet another unique musical festival: Madeira Piano Fest.

On the 11th of November is celebrated by the Catholic Church the festivities in tribute to Saint Martin a celebration that depicts the faith and unique traditions of the people of Madeira.

Between Madeira Island hosts the sixth edition of Sandokan - Enduro Madeira Island race, a MTB sport competition promoted by the company BIKULTURE, held at the municipality of Calheta.
 

The ancient Cine Sol building, located in the village of Ponta do Sol, will be the stage of the 7th Madeira Micro International Film Festival.

The Madeira Dig Festival, a noteworthy high quality cultural event that highlights Madeira as an attractive tourist destination for a young and active segment.

From 16th to 24th December, Madeira celebrates one of its main Christmas traditions: the Childbirth Masses.

Shopping for the final Christmas gifts on the night of the 23rd of December is a tradition that leads thousands of Madeireans to the Market streets in Funchal.
 

The Tour of the City of Funchal is an event promoted by the Madeira Athletics Association and considered one of the oldest of its kind in Portugal and Europe.

The event of the year will take place on the 1st of January at noon, at Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex, also known as “Poças do Governador”.

Madeira Islands celebrate, in a particularly festive and ceremonial way all over the island, the religious festivity of Santo Amaro, held from January,11th to 15th.

The Madeira Adventure Club annually organizes the Madeira Orienteering Meeting (MOM).

The Madeira Athletics Association (AARAM) promotes this major international sporting event.

This is a famous and old Madeira tradition enjoyed with a special feeling by the local residents of Seixal, a small village located near Porto Moniz, to be held on January,27th.

Madeira Carnival festivities offer a variety of activities you can choose from, with the option to enjoy them as a simple spectator or as an active participan.

The Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira is once again hosting the Porto Santo Nature Trail having reshaped the event, which is held in the Golden island.

The "Centro de Treino Mar" nautical club hosts the second edition of the  "Madeira Sup Challenge" a meeting for stand up padleboard (SUP) athletes.
 

The Regional Triathlon Association of Madeira (ARTM in its Portuguese acronym) organises the Long Distance Triathlon - “Ocean Lava Madeira”, a joint initiative with the Machico Town Council and Quinta do Lorde.

The yearly regional sugarcane production show takes place in the parish of Canhas, at Ponta do Sol municipality.