Meeting Point – Francisco Franco High School
27th July – Formosa Beach
The beach Praia Formosa, situated in the capital Funchal, just 10 minutes drive from the city centre, offers visitors three small sandy beaches and a large pebbled beach. If you’re more the adventurous type, try to walk on the rocks. But be careful, because sometimes they get tricky and you may be swimming in the water even before you feel like it!
In the summer, this beach attracts all kinds of sea and beach lovers, not only because of the sea and the sun, but also because of the sports activities, contests and nightlife that it offers.
The water quality is certified by the ‘Blue Flag’ and a team of lifeguards is watching over the safety of the bathers.
For participants who do not wish to be on the beach, there is the possibility to walk by the beach walkway to Câmara de Lobos.
28th July – Levadas
Levadas are small irrigation canals that can be found on Madeira Island and on the island of La Palma, in the Canary Islands. This term is also applied to canals, usually smaller ones that direct the water to watermills.
On Madeira Island, the use of levadas resulted from the need to bring large amounts of water from the north-facing springs where it is abundant, to the south side of the island.
The Levadas began to be built in the sixteenth century and the most recent ones date back to the 1940s, supplying water to hydroelectric power plants and also used for irrigation purposes. They extend over about 1,500 km and you can stroll through them on foot; they also allow you to reach the heart of the island where you will encounter breathtaking landscapes. From 0 to 1,862 meters the excitement is guaranteed!
The Madeira “Levadas" are among a number of protected areas including, most importantly, the Madeira Natural Park and the Funchal Ecological Park.
We recommend the use of sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
29th July – Conference dinner with Poncha drink
The restaurant “O Lagar” has ambient, art, flavour and traditional madeira cuisine in particular one of its most known dishes – espetada – with milho frito and bolo do caco.
Located in Câmara de Lobos and established since 1995 one of its main objectives is to promote madeira´s culture and gastronomic tradition, where the quality of service plays an essential role, for both the regional and touristic markets.
30th July – Madeira Tour – Porto Moniz
Sea Week | Porto Moniz – July, 27th to August, 2nd
Porto Moniz Sea Week is one of the most relevant entertainment events of this municipality located on the north coast of Madeira Island. The program is comprised by a wide range of recreational and sports activities, apart from contests and other activities connected to the sea.
Natural Pools
The natural pools of Porto Moniz are pools formed by volcanic lava where the sea come naturally bringing crystal clear water. The natural pools of Porto Moniz are the great "ex-libris" of the village of Porto Moniz. The natural saltwater pools are composed of volcanic rocks where the sea comes naturally. The space, which has an area of 3,800 m², also features children’s pool, playground and disabled access.
