Experience Madeira Carnival 2025

Madeira Carnival is an annual festival held 40 days before Easter, culminating on Shrove Tuesday—the day before Ash Wednesday. The word “carnival” derives from the Latin “carnelevare”, meaning “to remove meat”, reflecting the tradition of abstaining from meat during Lent.

Experience Madeira’s Festa dos Compadres: Your Guide to Carnival Fun with Girassol Rent a Car

From February 20th to 27th, the charming municipality of Santana will host the annual Festa dos Compadres, officially kicking off the lively Carnival festivities in Madeira. With over 150 years of history, this vibrant event is celebrated with great enthusiasm by both locals and visitors alike.