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 Events > September - 2004 |
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03 to 05 - Wine Festival |
Celebrated in the beginning of September, at a time of the year when grapes are being collected all over the island. The aim is to recreate and reconstitute the population’s old habits, which go back to the time of settlement of the island.
In the district of Câmara de Lobos, at a distance of about 12 km from Funchal, the festival begins with the actual picking of the grapes. The rest of the wine making ritual, namely carrying the grapes to the press, pressing of the grapes and all the traditions of a typical Madeira feast, are enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. There are a variety of activities and shows in Funchal connected to traditional wine-making.
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| 04 and 05 -
ZAGI – Porto Santo 2004 |
| This festival, organised by the Aeroclube da Madeira, will take place in Madeira and Porto Santo, with a variety of activities such as maiden flights, paragliding, hang-gliding, model aircraft flying, radio-controlled cars, among others. |
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| 04 and 05 -
Grape Festival |
| Porto da Cruz, a predominantly wine-producing area, celebrates the grape festival which is seen as a good pretext for festivity. There is a street procession which brings out many cultural aspects of the district. |
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| 04 and 05 -
Feast of Jesus and Holy Sacrament |
| This is one of the biggest pilgrimages in Madeira. Multitudes of people fill the village of Ponta Delgada, from all over the island, transforming it into a religious feast which is truly rich in tradition and festivity. |
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| 06 to 12 -
Madeira International Tennis Tournament |
| Sponsored by the Funchal Tennis Club. Takes place in Funchal with about 110 tennis players participating. |
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11 and 12 -
Cider Sampling |
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In order to promote what was formerly a popular tradition on the island, a public feast is held in honour of this drink, in the district of Santo da Serra. This feast includes a small procession, with the pressing of the apples, as well as much music and lively activities connected to the theme. |
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13 to 19 -
Under-21 World Beach Volleyball Championship |
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This event is sponsored by the Madeira Volleyball Association, and about 80 teams from around the world participate. Takes place in the Penedo do Sono beach in Porto Santo island. |
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13 to 19 -
Madeira Island Juve Cup |
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Tennis tournament, sponsored by the Piti Tennis Club.
Takes place in Funchal and about 100 tennis players from 20 countries take part in it. |
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18 and 19 -
Apple Festival
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Taking place in a rural environment in the district of Ponta do Pargo, Council District of Calheta, bringing together many farmers from neighbouring regions, transforming apple production into a very lively and popular feast. By virtue of its aromatic quality, the famous apples of this region are described by famous writers who refer to its aroma, which was detected by sailors out at sea, on their way to Madeira.
There are the usual outdoor stands selling food and drinks, turning it into a very popular feast. |
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18 and 19 - Our Lady of Piety Feast
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Very characteristic feast in the fishing village of Caniçal, above all for the unique procession taking place in the bay, with many boats taking part. |
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