Fim do Ano no Funchal

On the night of 31 December, the bay of Funchal becomes one of the great stages of the world’s New Year. The fireworks rise from dozens of points around the amphitheatre of the city, reflected in the sea, in a show that has made Madeira’s end of year famous far beyond the island.

History and traditions

Madeira’s end-of-year celebrations grew into a tradition of the island’s winter, when its mild climate made it a destination of choice for the season. In 2006 the show of Funchal entered the Guinness World Records as the greatest fireworks display in the world, and it has kept its place among the most celebrated of its kind.

What to expect

• The great fireworks of the night of 31 December, over the bay.
• The lights of the city, reflected in the sea.
• The cruise ships that gather in the port for the night.
• The Madeiran winter, mild, with a programme of events around the season.

Visiting

The celebration is held every year on the night of 31 December, with a programme of events in Funchal around the end of the year. Confirm the programme of each edition with the local sources before your visit.

Nearby

The city of Funchal and its Mercado dos Lavradores welcome the season of the end of year.

Information: visitmadeira.com.

Image credit: Fireworks of the New Year of Funchal, by Virgílio Gomes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.