August events in Madeira

 

 

Rali Vinho Madeira from the 1st to the 3rd of August. It will take place in Madeira, another edition of the traditional and historical Rali Vinho Madeira, it is an integrating part of the European Rally circuit Trophy by FIA. Organized by Club Sports Madeira, in cooperation with the Portuguese Federation of Automobiles and Karting (FPAK), this sports competition attracts many motoring afficcionates from around the globe that spread out through the regional roads, in order to watch the cars and the dexterity of the drivers. Please keep in mind that some stretchs of road are condicioned to traffic, so we advise visiting the official page of the organization: www.ralivm.com.

 

34.ª Feira Gastronómica de Machico from the 26th of July untill 4th of August. The city of Machico hosts the Feira Gastronómica de Machico, a cultural gathering that has the goal of showing our regional Gastronomy, mainly the traditional spices of Madeira. The event has much more to offer including, entertainment, music concerts and attractions at a regional and national level. A week full of flavours, snacks and typical food by the sea.

 

Gastronomia do Caniço, Caniço de Baixo from 16th to the 20th of August. The village of Caniço is the stage of a gastronomic festival "Gastronomia do Caniço", it is intended to highlight the gastronomic flavours of this region. This iniciative has affirmed itself has a unique touristic attraction of this village. Promoted by the parish council of Caniço, in partnership with some bars and restaurants from Caniço, this iniciative attracts several regional music groups and bands.   

 

Festa do Vinho Madeira | Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and Funchal from the 25th of August untill the 8th of September. This ancestral madeirian winery tradition, takes place anually on the village of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, it integrates a group of etnographic activities, such as harvesting and stepping the grapes, and all the remaining events of a traditional Madeira arraial, providing moments full of excitment and entertainment to the spectators and to the participants. Simultaneously, in Funchal we have many folcloric, wine and parades. You can learn more about the official programme of the event in www.visitmadeira.pt