Madeira, Madeira Islands: Weather Forecast

Festival

Festas da Sé

24th May 2019 to 2nd June 2019

The Festas da Sé are held in Funchal, when the streets which surround the local cathedral burst into life with street parties, music concerts, folk dancing and instrumental performances. Various restaurants in Rua de João Tavira, Rua dos Ferreiros, Rua do Bispo, Rua da Queimada de Baixo and Rua da Queimada de Cima also offer traditional Madeiran menus with local food and wines. Most of the activities and events take place between 7.30pm and midnight.

Festa da Espada Preta

1st June 2019 to 30th June 2019

The Festa da Espada Preta (Black Scabbard Fish Festival) coincides with the celebrations of Saint Peter and takes place in Câmara de Lobos. These events include all sorts of entertainment, including live music, traditional dancing, food stalls set up around the port and firework displays. As well as promoting one of the most traditional Madeiran dishes, the Black Scabbard Fish Festival also honours the local fishermen who devote themselves to catching this type of fish. The date has not been confirmed but it is sometime in June.

Shopping

Medieval Market

1st June 2019 to 30th June 2019

Madeira's Medieval Market is held in the oldest settlement on the island - Machico. This market forms part of a Medieval festival which celebrates the early days of the island with street decorations, locals dressed up in Medieval costumes, historical re-enactments, open-air theatres, music concerts, acrobats and fire-eaters. The market stalls are full of all sorts of traditional handicrafts and also offer woodwork, weaving and pottery demonstrations. Date not confirmed but it is sometime in the month of June.