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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.

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During the month of June, and in particular between June, 12th,13th and 23rd, several festivities are held in tribute to several the popular saints, starting with the celebration in honour of Santo António (Saint Anthony), a religious feast celebrated with particular enthusiasm in the parish bearing his name.

Other parishes in the municipality of Funchal, namely São Pedro (Saint Peter) (28th) and São João (Saint John),(23rd), also organize parades on the eve of the day of São João, a very lively celebration typical of the popular saint’s festive evenings.

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Rua das Pretas, Rua da Carreira e Rua de São João

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