

Tiago or even on a rented boat or catamaran. Fans of nightlife can also celebrate in bars or nightclubs in Funchal, while others who’d like to get a great view of the fireworks can settle into a spot at the Praça do Povo, CR7 Square, Funchal Pier, Santa Catarina Park, Pico Fortress, the Fortress of St. Many hotels and restaurants host gala dinners on New Year’s Eve, followed by the fireworks. The fireworks are then launched, both in Funchal and elsewhere. As the countdown begins, they eat twelve raisins as a symbol of their desires for the next year.


When celebrating New Year’s Eve with family and friends, Madeirans wear formal clothes, such as dresses, tuxedos and other fancy clothing. This race through Funchal has been a yearly tradition since 1958 and reached a record number of participants in 2018, with over 3000 runners! On December 28, the São Silvestre race is open for participants to run. There are more traditions in Madeira than just the incredible fireworks display on December 31. A New Year’s Eve Celebration in Madeira | TravelPulse
