The Carnival festivities are, in themselves, an important tourist poster for the region, bringing out the cultural features of the people of Madeira, with all of their happiness, spontaneity and friendliness.
Celebrated in the same format that has made these festivities famous over the decades, this is one of liveliest of regional celebrations, and that has attracted tourists and locals alike.
Check out details of our Carnival programme at: www.madeiraislands.travel
The Carnival, or Mardi Gras, celebrations in Madeira take the form of a great parade of floats the Saturday before Shrove Tuesday and remain an essentially folk festival.(more)
