Madeira Island: traditions all year round

Madeira Island is known as an island that has a lot to offer those who pass through here. In addition to nature and surreal landscapes, traditions are part of the lives of the locals and are celebrated throughout the year in the most varied ways.

The Best of Madeira Island

Madeira Island is surrounded by an immensity of natural beauty with immense green spaces and breathtaking landscapes. It is not by chance that Laurissilva Forest of Madeira was classified as UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Nevertheless, it is considered one of the most developed islands in the world.

Madeira Island in December

A subtropical island characterized by its mild weather throughout the year, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 14ºC for the next upcoming months. December’s average sea temperature for Madeira is 20°C. Some might find this pleasant enough for swimming, others might find it a bit too cold, its better to come and decide for yourself.

Exploring Madeira Island Nature

The “Floresta Laurissilva” is the name by which the forest of Madeira Island is known. With subtropical and humid characteristics, occupying an area of 15,000 hectares it was considered in 1999 by UNESCO as its world heritage. Inside this forest you can find unique plant and animal species in the world.

One of the best local festivals in Madeira Island: Festa da Lapa

Summer on Madeira Island is synonymous of ‘arraiais’. That means something like local festivals. All over the Island, these events are characterized by being outdoors. These festivals are mainly focused on bringing the community together and elevating Madeiran culture and gastronomy.

Our Madeira Island in the World Map

Madeira Island has been considered by “World Travel Awards” the best island destination in the world for 7 years in a row. As we like to be the best in everything, Madeira Island is the birthplace and hometown of the best football player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo

5 things you must do when traveling to Madeira Island

On an island where the sun insists on being present practically every day of the year and the temperature of the sea water is always on high levels, you must bring a swimsuit so a trip to the beach could make part of your plans.

Madeira Flower Festival with Villa Amore

The Flower Festival is a tribute to spring, at a time of the year when flowers bloom and Madeira Island gains even more color. In historical terms, Madeira Island is and has always been an important port of call on the routes between Europe and the African and American continents, and when they arrived, tourists […]

Easter traditions in Madeira Island

The Easter is almost here and its a great season to share with family and friends.  Celebrating Easter in Madeira Island is to continue the traditions of our people. Here in Madeira we have some religious traditions. It all starts with “Quaresma”, or Lent. It begins right after Carnival, and for a period of 7 weeks […]