Travelling Madeira by Bus: The north attracts with lush greenery
Current Notices
Ponta Delgada
The Estrada Regional 211 between Ponta Delgada and Sao Vicente was reopened on 7 October 2024 and now nothing stands in the way of a walk between these two places …
After a storm at Christmas 2020, the road was badly damaged and has not been open to the public since. The section of the road at Sítio dos Lagares had completely collapsed.
Following the dismantling of an unstable embankment and the construction of a solid concrete wall, the road has now been reopened.
Webcams
Webcam Ponta Delgada
Webcam Porto da Cruz
Webcam Praia do Faial
Events + Festivals in the North
| From | To | Where? | What? | What is on Offer? |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 13 Oct 2024 | Santana | Agricultural Festival | On October 11th, 12th, and 13th, the Festival Agrícola e Repentista da Madeira will once again take place in Santana! Along with musical performances, there will be exhibitors, seminars, workshops, and Madeira’s largest tractor parade. |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 23 Feb 2025 | Santana | Festas dos Compadres | The „Festa dos Compadres“ marks the beginning of the carnival season on Madeira. Giant colorful figures parade through the streets of Santana, entertaining visitors with humorous acts. The event culminates in a theatrical performance of the trial of the „Compadres“ and „Comadres,“ followed by the sentencing and burning of these puppets. |
Annually Recurring Events
Dates will be added as soon as they are available
| Month | Where? | What? |
| February | Faial | Anona Festival |
| April | Ilha | Lemon Festival / Ilha, Santana |
| May/June | São Roque do Faial | Trout Festival, Cider Route (Rota da Cidra) |
| June | São Jorge | Arraial de São Pedro |
| July | Santana | 24 Horas a Bailar, Folklore Festival – 24 Hours Dancing |
| August | São Vicente | Festa de Nossa Senhora da Saude / Arraial dos Lameiros |
| August | Porto da Cruz | Arraial animará Porto da Cruz |
| August | São Vicente | Festas de São Vicente |
| August/September | Santana | Exhibition „What is Watt?“ |
| August/September | Ponta Delgada | Festa do Bom Jesus e do Santíssimo Sacramento |
| August/September | Porto da Cruz | Grape and Farmer’s Festival |
| September | Faial | Festa do Faial |