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This year the Madeira Wine Festival will take place from the 27th of August to the 17th of September and is believed to be one of the islands biggest tourist attractions. The event aims to re-create the old viniculture traditions that have existed in Madeira for centuries. The festival comprises of the traditional treading of the grapes in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, accompanied by good food and musical entertainment. There will be an ethnic procession which portrays the Grape Harvest Festival followed by an opportunity to recreate the old way of treading the grapes, available for everyone to take part and which attracts many visitors every year.
Funchal pays homage to the beauty of the vine through static cultural displays, re-enactments, folklore demonstrations as well as the chance to sample the wonder of the island – Madeira wine. This years event also incorporates European Folklore Week (27th – 31st August).
Entry is free, and for those wishing to experience the treading of the grapes, you can catch either the 3, 7 or 96 Rodoeste Bus to Câmara de Lobos from the company’s depot on Avenida do Mar.
All the events take place in a very festive atmosphere with plenty of entertainment and tradition. So don’t miss it!
