Madeira Nature Festival launches with 221,000 euro investment

The Madeira Nature Festival has launched, featuring activities across eight municipalities with an investment of 221,000 euros from the Regional Government. The event, which runs until October 11, includes land, air, and water-based activities designed to involve much of the region's territory, including Funchal, Porto Moniz, and Porto Santo.

Key highlights include the Whale Festival from October 7 to 10, aimed at raising ecological and sustainability awareness, and the Echoo – Madeira Nature Fest on October 10 and 11, which focuses on celebrating biodiversity through music, yoga, and local gastronomy. Other scheduled activities include sunrise boat trips, surfing, canyoning, and interactive geosite hiking trails.

Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, noted that hotel occupancy for this period is approximately 91%, consistent with the previous year.