Madeira’s 2010/2011 Events
Madeira Island is not only famous for its Flower Festival and lively New Year’s Eve party, there’s a busy list of events organized throughout the year. Next up this year is the popular Atlantic Festival featuring a massive fireworks display, one of the most impressive in Europe. In early August, the Madeira Wine Rally takes place in various locations across the island and is part of the European Rally Championships. This is followed by the Madeira Wine Festival in September which has shows and exhibitions in the capital Funchal and the grape harvest in Câmara de Lobos.
On nearby Porto Santo, the Columbus Festival celebrates the life of one of the island’s most famous former residents.
June 2010 (5th, 12th, 19th & 26th): Atlantic Festival
June 2010 (23rd to 25th): Classic Car Rally
August 2010 (5th to 7th): Madeira Wine Rally
September 2010 (2nd to 5th): Madeira Wine Festival
September 2010 (16th to 18th): Columbus Festival (on Porto Santo)
December 2010 (31st): New Year’s Eve Festivities
March 2011 (5th & 8th): Carnival Party
May 2011 (7th & 8th): Madeira Flower Festival
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