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.

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Events + Festivals in the North

FromToWhere?What?What is on Offer?
11 Oct 202413 Oct 2024SantanaAgricultural FestivalOn 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 202523 Feb 2025SantanaFestas dos CompadresThe „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
MonthWhere?What?
FebruaryFaialAnona Festival
AprilIlhaLemon Festival / Ilha, Santana
May/JuneSão Roque do FaialTrout Festival, Cider Route (Rota da Cidra)
JuneSão JorgeArraial de São Pedro
JulySantana24 Horas a Bailar, Folklore Festival – 24 Hours Dancing
AugustSão VicenteFesta de Nossa Senhora da Saude / Arraial dos Lameiros
AugustPorto da CruzArraial animará Porto da Cruz
AugustSão VicenteFestas de São Vicente
August/SeptemberSantanaExhibition „What is Watt?“
August/SeptemberPonta DelgadaFesta do Bom Jesus e do Santíssimo Sacramento
August/SeptemberPorto da CruzGrape and Farmer’s Festival
SeptemberFaialFesta do Faial

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