The Oficial Program of the Celebrations of the 600 Years of the Discovery of MAdeira and Porto Santo is presented to the public today in Porto Santo.

The Madeira International Open Squash tournament has been a feature of the Madeira Island´s sporting calendar for 15 years.

With the aim of promoting the secular tradition that is behind the manufacture of cider, the village of Santo da Serra annually promotes a popular festivity as a tribute to the cider, a local popular beverage, in a festivity which guarantees lots of entertainment.

Madeira Uphill 2000 is an athletic event of an international scope, which will be hosted again in the city of Funchal and which consecrates the athletes of many countries, from a more recreational perspective, not forgetting its competitive aspect, a sports competition held on September,23rd.

The Madeira Ocean Race is a sea canoeing sports event organised by the Funchal Naval Club, in collaboration with the Portuguese Canoeing Federation, and the Madeira Canoeing Regional Association and Madeira Tourism.

Madeira, whilst tourist destination par excellence, could not abide from joining in on the commemorations of the World Tourism Day.

During 2018, it will take place a new cultural initiative, where several music groups will present their work at museums located in Funchal.