Travelling Madeira by Bus: The East - Madeira's Gateway to the World
Corrections and latest information
Destination: Ribeiro Frio
New return from Ribeiro Frio in direction to Funchal:
Line 56, departure at 1:15 pm
In school-holidays: departure at 1:45 pm
Levada do Furado (Ribeiro Frio-Portela)
Note: A section of this levada is currently temporarily closed. The detour begins at kilometer marker PK7+200 (calculated from the starting point in Ribeiro Frio) and leads along a hiking trail to Pico do Suna, then continues on a forest path until it meets with the Levada Lamaceiros. From there, the route follows the original path to Portela.
The detour is approximately 2.2 kilometers long (about 1.1 kilometers longer than the original route).
Please note that the alternative route is slightly more challenging than the original due to the incline. It involves an ascent of about 1,000 meters to Pico do Suna and a descent of about 1,200 meters to reach the Levada do Furado.
In total, expect an additional hour to complete the hike.
More information: procivmadeira.pt
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Events + Festivals in the East
| From | To | Where | What | What is on Offer? |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 13 Oct 2024 | Camacha | Apple Festival | An exhibition about apple cultivation and the rural tradition of cider-making. Most importantly, it offers the opportunity to taste the refreshing apple cider. There is music, typical Camacha dishes, and a folkloric street parade. |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 30 Nov 2024 | Santa Cruz | Exhibition „Was ist Watt?“ | „What is Watt?“ is an interdisciplinary artistic project that brings artists together with the aim of developing diverse works through the various uses of existing technological resources. The contemporary artistic practice is questioned concerning new technologies and their accompanying global availability. |
| 06 June 2025 | 08 June 2025 | Machico | Medieval Market + Festival | The festival „Mercado Quinhentista“ is inspired by the life of the first settlers during the 16th century. It features jousting tournaments as well as around 200 costume shows with dance, theater, and circus performances. The highlight of the event is the landing of the ship „Santa Maria“ in the bay of Machico. |
Annually Recurring Events
Dates will be added as soon as they are available
| Month | Where? | What? |
| May | Caniço | Festa da Cebola / Onion Festival |
| June | Santa Cruz | Diving at Sao Joao |
| July | Caniçal | Tuna, Bonito- und Seafood Festival |
| July/August | Machico | Gastronomic Festival |
| August | Santa Cruz | Santacurtas Short Films / Quinta do Revoredo |
| August | Camacha | Camachense Art Festival (Folklore, Embroideries, Music) |
| August | Santo da Serra | Celebration of the Blessed Sacrament |
| August | Caniço | Gastronomic Festival (at the Town Square) |
| September | Caniçal | Festa de Nossa Senhora da Piedade no Caniçal |
| September | Caniço | Festa da Nossa Senhora das Dores e do Santíssimo Sacramento | Assomada |
| September | Machico | Festa de Nossa Senhora do Amparo em Machico |