The island of Madeira, because of its privileged geographical position and mountainous relief, have a surprisingly mild climate.Very mild average temperatures, 25ºC in the summer and 17ºC in the winter, and a moderate level of humidity, confer upon this island exceptional subtropical features.
The seawater temperature is also very mild, because of the influence of the warm Gulf current, presenting averages of 22ºC in the summer and 18º in the winter.
Madeira joins in the celebrations of World Tourism Day, dedicated this year to the the theme proposed by the World Tourism Organisation’s: “Tourism and the Digital Transformation”.
This event, dedicated to Christopher Columbus, features a range of music and theatre shows, as well as exhibitions and parades related to the Portuguese discoveries.
Madeira hosts another edition of the international Regatta Canary-Madeira, a true cultural exchange that brings together hundreds of sailing enthusiasts.
Ponta do Sol Inn is the host for a cycle of concerts forming part of a cultural initiative, the dissemination of which is aimed at consolidating the concerts both within Portugal and internationally.
Madeira Islands was once again voted Europe’s Leading Island Destination 2018,by WTA, in a ceremony held on June,30th last,in Athens (Greece), at the Zappeion Megaron Hall.
Promoted by the Regional Culture Bureau (DRC) this event is considered to be one of the oldest traditional music festivals of the World Music genre both in Europe and Portugal.
Thanks to the natural beauty and excellent state of conservation of its beaches, 14 bathing areas on the Madeira Islands have been awarded the "blue flag” for this summer.