3 Carnival Parties in Madeira
So it’s that crazy time of the year again and Madeira Island is ready to party.
Here are my 3 favourite carnival parties in Madeira:
Friday
From snowhite and the seven dwarfs to a football team of ladies dressed as CR7, one thing is certain – creativity knows no limits. So dress up as you wish, have fun and enjoy the nightlife.
Where is this party?
In most of the discos and pubs in Funchal. If you go for a late walk in the old town and you’ll certainly bump into interesting costumes.
Saturday –
About 1900 people dance on streets with colourful costumes, samba moves and loud music. Sing and dance along and fun is garanteeed! (Of course you can bring your own outfit as well!).
The Carnival Float Parade begins at 8 p.m.
Where is the Funchal Carnival Float Parade?
Starts nearby CR7 statue, goes all the way through Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses to finish near the Autonomy statue.
Monday
At 9 p.m. there’s a parade in Câmara de Lobos central streets and afterwards around 11:30 pm some elements of the groups gather to play drums and dance on the stage. It’s very exciting and fun to watch them perform, don’t miss it!
Where is the batucada in Câmara de Lobos?
Nearby Câmara de Lobos harbour, in Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
I leave you with my favourite carnival tunes.
Happy Carnival!
Looking for things to do in Madeira? Find it here:
Don’t forget to taste “Sonhos” – the typical Carnival dessert in Madeira.
Have fun!
