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

Bus timetable back to Funchal from Ribeiro Frio

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

– Dates will be added as soon as they are known –

FromToWhereWhatWhat is on Offer?
15.01.202515.01.2025Santa CruzFesta de Santo Amaro 
May CaniçoFesta da Cebola / Onion Festival 
30.05.202501.06.2025MachicoMedieval Market + FestivalThe 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.
June CamachaSheep shearing / Ribeira dos Boieiros, Camacha 
June Santa CruzDiving at Sao Joao 
July CaniçalTuna, Bonito- und Seafood Festival 
July/August MachicoGastronomic Festival 
August Santa CruzSantacurtas Short Films / Quinta do Revoredo 
August CamachaCamachense Art Festival (Folklore, Embroideries, Music)
August Santo da SerraCelebration of the Blessed Sacrament 
August MachicoFesta dos Fachos 
August CaniçoGastronomic Festival (at the Town Square) 
September CaniçalFesta de Nossa Senhora da Piedade no Caniçal 
September CaniçoFesta da Nossa Senhora das Dores e do Santíssimo Sacramento | Assomada
September MachicoFesta de Nossa Senhora do Amparo em Machico 
September Santa CruzAusstellung „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.
October CamachaFesta da Maçã / Apfel-FestAn 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.

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