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chestnut, sugar cane and the grape vine. In the month of June alone there are three
parties to celebrate the popular saints: São João, São Pedro and Santo António.
Spring days, when Madeira's capital Funchal hosts the finest of them all, which more than
anything encapsulates the island's traditions: the Madeira Flower Festival. Here you won't
fail to be wowed by this free celebration over several days of Madeira's floral glories. On
top of that, the flower festival includes a charming children's peace parade with local
youngsters dressed in their finery, and a flower market where you can further savor the
island's unique blooms.
New Year's Eve is always something else in Madeira, as Funchal Bay takes its out-withthe-old,
in-with-the-new celebrations sky-high in an ever-spectacular fireworks display.
Carnival time, however, is when the whole of Madeira shakes it down in a joyful five-day
party of music, dance as samba dancers that occupies the streets.
Casual wear is widely acceptable, but you shouldn’t wear beach clothing in towns.
Smoking has been prohibited in public indoor spaces since 2008 and the ban includes
cinemas, theatres and buses. Some bars and restaurants have special licenses
permitting diners and drinkers to smoke inside.