Madeira is a Portuguese sub-tropical island in the Atlantic Ocean lying some 500 miles South West of Lisbon.
The Island is one of Europe's most established travel destinations and is famous for its very high rate of repeat business.
The sub tropical climate offers great temperatures all year round averaging a maximum of 24 ºC during the summer months (July through to October) and a minimum of 17 ºC during the winter months.
The Island is famous for its spectacular scenery which can be enjoyed by driving around or by one of the many walks available to do on the island.
Madeira is also known as a safe resort with very low levels of crime.
Events on the Island - 2010
Madeira Islands Walking Festival
12th to 16th January
Madeira Orienteering Festival
26th to 28th January
Carnival Festivities (5th to 16th February)
13th February - Great Allegoric Parade
16th February - Fun Parade
Madeira Island Open (PGA European Tour) - Porto Santo Island
7th to 11th April
Funchal International Film Festival
10th to 17th April
Madeira Flower Festival (15th to 18th April)
17th April - The Wall of Hope Ceremony
18th April - Great Allegoric Parade
Atlantic Festival
5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June - Fireworks Contest
XXIII Classic Car Rally (FIVA World rally)
23rd to 25th June
Madeira Wine Rally (European Rally Championship)
5th, 6th and 7th August
Madeira Wine Festival
2nd to 5th September - Shows and exhibitions in Funchal
4th September - Live Harvest in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
Columbus Festival - Porto Santo Island
16th to 18th September
End of the Year Madeira Festivities
26th November to 6th January 2011 - Christmas Lights, Decorations and Exhibitions
31st December - New Year´s Eve Firework Display
Programme subject to change
