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Events > August - 2004

06 to 08 - King of the Beach Volleyball Tournament

This event is promoted by the Madalena do Mar local Council in close collaboration with the Madeira Volleyball Association. Some of the best athletes of this sport will participate.

06 to 10 - Camacha Art Festival

Promoted by the Camacha local Council this festival is held in honour of the local traditions. There are several exhibitions of handicrafts such as embroideries and wickerwork and musical shows from the local folklore groups. The Maria Ascensão International Traditional Music Gala will be held this year. Various international and local traditional music groups will be performing in this event.

13 to 15 - Porto Santo Regatta

This is a regatta of sailing vessels usually with 20 boats participating, travelling from Funchal to Porto Santo and back.

14 and 15 - Our Lady of Monte Feast

Celebrated on the eve of 14th August, this is considered to be the Region’s main public religious feast, in fact celebrated world-wide by emigrant groups from Madeira. There is much festivity for the two days of the feast, which transforms the picturesque and romantic village of Monte into one of the busiest places on the island.

17 to 22 - Round the island Cycling

Sponsored by the Madeira Sports Association, this event has about 40 cyclists taking part.

22 and 24 to29 - Round the island Canoe Race

Sponsored by the Sea sports training centre and about 140 sportsmen participate in it.

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