As the clock strikes midnight and the world eagerly welcomes another year, few places can match the sheer enchantment of celebrating New Year's on the picturesque island of Madeira. Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira, and its capital city Funchal, have gained international acclaim for hosting one of the most dazzling and memorable New Year's Eve celebrations.
If you are planning a visit over the Summer you definetly need to put an Arraial on your must do list. And that shouldn´t be difficult as you will find them all over the Island during the Summer months.
Despite being a small island, Madeira has many beautiful sites to visit, even if you are not there for the first time.
Madeira has so many magical places one can visit while here that the hard part will most surely be to choose among them. While in the south of the Island you can find a calmer sea and beaches on the north it could be more difficult to find this steady sea.
When visiting Funchal you cannot miss a visit to Mercado dos Lavradores where you will imediately feel Madeira. This regional market is daily used by locals so expect to feel as one to!