Travel Memory Blog: Zona Velha

Friday, 6 September 2019

Festa do Vinho

The Madeira Wine Festival (Festa do Vinho) takes place in September and is dedicated to one of the most famous products from Madeira. Light and music shows are the main points of celebrations that take place at various points on the island.

From 1 September, the city of Funchal, in particular the promenade of Avenida Arriaga, is filled with tools used in viticulture (presses, barrels, barrels, grape baskets, traditional modes of transport), Includes demonstrations and reproductions of Madeira wine production process, wine tasting and exhibitions regional handicrafts.

Funchal - Festa do Vinho

Location:

Funchal

Funchal is the center of the island of Madeira belonging to the territory of Portugal. It is located at the foot of the volcanic mountains and has access to the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it a very picturesque place. The characteristic name of the city comes from fennel (funcho in Portuguese), which densely overgrows the island.

In the city center of Funchal (Zona Velha), narrow streets await us surrounded by picturesque tenement houses, romantic cafes, and restaurants, as well as wine bars.