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Black Scabbard-Fish Festival


  • Black Scabbardfish Festival, Câmara de Lobos Câmara de Lobos Portugal (map)
Food Festival

A seaside celebration of Madeira's iconic black scabbard fish.

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Free entry Evenings are best Harbour setting Local fishing culture 15 min from Funchal
Black Scabbard-Fish Festival in Câmara de Lobos harbour.
A working harbour transformed into a lively seafood festival by the sea.

One of Madeira's most authentic food festivals, celebrating the island's deep-sea black scabbard fish in the heart of Câmara de Lobos.

Expect traditional dishes like fried scabbard fish with banana, fresh seafood stalls, poncha by the waterfront and live music that runs into the evening. It's a real glimpse into Madeira's fishing culture in one of the island's most picturesque harbours.

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Stay in Funchal for easy access. Lido Casa is closest to Câmara de Lobos, with several central apartments offering a short 15-minute drive to the harbour.

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