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What’s on in Madeira

November 2026

Tomorrow, 10 November

Poster: St Martin’s Day festival in São Martinho Tradition 19:30
St Martin’s Day festival in São Martinho
Igreja de São Martinho, Funchal
10 to 11 Nov · Free
Also on Madeira Piano FestPorto Santo Craft FairMountain Bike Madeira MeetingMandolin Orchestra weekly concerts
In 22 days · Island highlight Christmas lights in Funchal 1 Dec to 10 Jan · Funchal

Coming up

St Martin’s Day 10 to 11 Nov Tomorrow Folk and food 13 to 15 Nov in 4 days Market nights 9 to 23 Dec in 30 days Dawn masses 16 to 24 Dec in 37 days Market night 23 Dec in 44 days City race 28 Dec in 49 days

Right now on the island

Full forecast
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Plan your trip

All guides
My trip
Enter your dates: events, weather and a checklist
The best time to visit Madeira
Average highs in Funchal range from 20 °C in winter to 27 °C in late summer.
How many days in Madeira? Itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days
Most visitors find that a week is the right length for a first trip.
Levada walks in Madeira: the complete guide
Madeira has more than 2,000 km of levadas, and the official network has around 30 classified walks.
Madeira trail fees and booking in 2026: how SIMplifica works
Non-residents pay €4.50 per person per trail, or €10.50 for PR1. Children under 12 walk free.
Where to stay in Madeira: the best areas, compared
Without a car, stay in Funchal. With a car, the whole south coast is open to you.
Madeira airport wind: why flights divert and what to do
Our homepage shows the latest wind reading from the airport, updated every 30 minutes.