The Olá Madeira Journal
Madeira news and island culture
Festivals, food, football, folklore: everything that is happening in Madeira. Written on the island, by the Olá Madeira team.
Madeira news, culture and island life
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Olá Madeira publishes news and culture about Madeira to make your trip better. Every story is written by the hosts who live here. Newest first, filtered by news or culture.
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You have read the stories. Here is everything else you need to book a stay and fill the days around it.
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What is on while you are here: Carnival, the Flower Festival, concerts and the food fairs across the island.
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Irmãos Madeira: The Harley-Davidson Club Riding the Island
Irmãos Madeira is the Harley-Davidson club riding out of Funchal: what it is, what the knight on the back patch means, and how to join a run.
Madeira Diaspora South Africa Is Looking for Padrinhos
Madeira Diaspora South Africa is recruiting a Padrinhos team by email. What the new non-profit runs, who is on its committee and how to put your name forward.
Túnel das Poças do Gomes: The Tunnel Under Funchal's Cliffs
Túnel das Poças do Gomes is the lit 100-metre passage linking Funchal's promenade and the Doca do Cavacas pools to Praia Formosa. What to know first.
Madeira's Only Catholic Mass in English: Sundays at 10.30am
Madeira's only Roman Catholic Mass in English is at 10.30am every Sunday at the Chapel of Penha de França in Funchal. Times, directions and history.
Madeira Day: The Island’s Biggest Birthday Party
Every 1 July, Madeira celebrates its history, culture, and people with island-wide festivities marking more than 600 years since the Portuguese first arrived. Discover why Madeira Day is one of the island's most special celebrations and what visitors can expect.
