It’s one the greatest fireworks show in the world – and it’s right here in Madeira on New Year’s Eve. If you’re staying in Caniço, Santa Cruz or Machico, you can join us for this spellbinding spectacle as it lights up the start of 2019 with a big bang.

We’ll pick you up from your hotel and take you to Funchal old town. A hive of activity on any given day, it’s absolutely pumping on New Year’s Eve. The sense of expectation is palpable as you arrive in the capital. People laughing, talking, eating and drinking around street food stands. You can tell it’s party time. And out in the bay, cruise ships position themselves for the best view of the fireworks.

So impressive are the Madeira New Year’s Eve fireworks that for five years they even held the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest fireworks display. If you’re in Madeira for the New Year, you won’t want to miss this extravaganza.