For fans of active recreation and eco-tourism, the best period to visit the island is the beginning of October when themed tours with hiking, climbing, and mountain biking are organized throughout the archipelago during the Madeira Nature Festival. So that no one could get bored, the festival program is supplemented by folk music concerts, culinary tastings and masterclasses, and a fair presenting unique crafts made by real masters. Large cities of the island (Funchal, Machico, Porto da Cruz) host a wonderful event dedicated to organ music. This is the Madeira Organ Festival that takes place in mid-October. The venues are large churches in the above cities where musicians show all their organ playing skills.
Such a multifaceted festival as the NOS Summer Opening is dedicated to music in all its diversity. The venue is one of the island's most picturesque places - Parque de Santa Catarina located in the capital of Madeira. A fiery mix of reggae, funk, electronic music, hip-hop, soul is complemented by a wonderful outdoor recreation and a great gastronomic program, thanks to which one can taste local food. The festival so beloved by lovers of music and outdoor recreation takes place in mid-July.
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