"Wine Festival" (August 27—September 13). Funchal

Location: Funchal City Center (Mainly Avenida Arriaga).
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One of Madeira’s major “Big Four” festivals, paying tribute to the centuries-old tradition of viticulture and the world-renowned Madeira Wine.
Location: Funchal City Center (Mainly Avenida Arriaga).
What to Expect: The streets are transformed into an old-fashioned wine village with wooden stalls, exhibitions of viticulture tools, and folklore performances. The atmosphere is fragrant with the scent of wine and filled with the sounds of traditional “Viras” dances.
Vibe: Historical, grand, and aromatic.