#414 Bimestral Gratuíto / free Janeiro / Fevereiro January / February 2026 Acampar na Ilha da Madeira: Porto Moniz Camping on Madeira Island: Porto Moniz pág. 22pág. 10 Penha d’Águia um monumento natural Penha d’Águia a natural monument pág. 17 “Música Tradicional Madeirense” - 40 anos de investigação e reflexão “Traditional Madeiran Music” 40 years of research and reflection pág. 14 Roteiro cultural com várias exposições Cultural itinerary featuring several exhibitions 47mês de fevereiro traz consigo o Carnaval, uma das nossas celebrações mais emblemáticas. Entre fantasias elaboradas e o ritmo contagiante que percorre as ruas, o arquipélago reafirma- se como um palco de beleza singular, onde a tradição se funde com uma alegria assumidamente genuína. Mas, para além da folia, nesta edição, propomos uma viagem profunda à identidade da nossa terra: Exploramos a obra “Música Tradicional Madeirense”, o culminar de 45 anos de investigação que preservam a nossa memória sonora. Continuamos o nosso roteiro de campismo, desta vez com paragem obrigatória no cenário idílico do Porto Moniz. Visitamos duas joias da arquitetura religiosa em Santa Cruz e na Calheta, capelas que guardam séculos de devoção e história. Subimos ao topo da Penha d’Águia, o monumento natural que se ergue majestoso sobre o mar, oferecendo uma das vistas mais arrebatadoras da ilha. Completamos esta jornada com um roteiro cultural, destacando as exposições que estão a dar vida à cena artística do arquipélago. Do azul profundo do Atlântico aos picos que desenham o nosso horizonte, há sempre um novo detalhe por descobrir. Junte-se a nós. Deixe- se inspirar. Venha descobrir a Madeira connosco! ebruary brings us Carnival, one of our most iconic celebrations. With elaborate costumes and infectious rhythms filling the streets, the archipelago confirms its status as a place of unique beauty, where tradition blends with unabashed joy. In addition to the revelry, however, this edition offers a deeper journey into the identity of our land: We explore the work ‘Traditional Music of Madeira’, the culmination of 45 years of research that preserves our musical memory. We continue our camping itinerary, this time with a mandatory stop at the idyllic setting of Porto Moniz. We visit two jewels of religious PRINT & CIRCULATION EDITOR: Rafael Caldeira. DESIGNER GRÁFICO |GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Chiara Basile. FOTOGRAFIA |PHOTO: Rafael Caldeira, Chiara Basile. TEXTOS |CONTRIBUTOR: Sofia Freitas, Catarina de Sousa. COMERCIAL |ADVERTISING: Rafael Caldeira. FOTO DE CAPA |COVER PHOTO: Rafael Caldeira. SEDE DO EDITOR E REDAÇÃO | EDITOR AND OFFICE: Caminho do Poço Barral, Nº 52. GRÁFICA |TYPOGRAPHER:Funchalgraf Lda, Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas, 529, 9020-114 Funchal TIRAGEM |CIRCULATION: 10 000. N.º ERC | LICENSE: 123608. EDIÇÃO | EDITION:414. Contactos| Contacts Questões Gerais, Assinaturas & Fax Subscription, General Enquiries & Fax (351) 291 232 904 Email You Can Reach MIM Through Email comercial@madeiraislandmagazine.pt Gerentes Associados Associate Managers Rafael Caldeira Vitor Nunes Diretor | Director Vitor Nunes Sub-director | Subdirector Rafael Caldeira Proprietário | Owner Vitor Maurício Vieira Nunes Publicado por | Published by Netcriações, Lda WELCOME BEM VINDOS F O EDITORIAL architecture in Santa Cruz and Calheta, chapels that hold centuries of devotion and history. We climb to the top of Penha d’Águia, the natural monument that rises majestically above the sea, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the island. We complete this journey with a cultural itinerary, highlighting the exhibitions that are bringing the archipelago’s art scene to life. From the deep blue of the Atlantic to the peaks that outline our horizon, there is always something new to discover. Join us. Be inspired. 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Estatuto Editorial www.madeiraislandmagazine.ptÍNDICE INDEX ÍNDICE 6/7 EVENTOS Janeiro / Fevereiro EVENTS January / February 8/9 EDIFÍCIO HISTÓRICO Capela de Santo Amaro - Santa Cruz HISTORIC BUILDING Santo Amaro Chapel - Santa Cruz 10/11/12 NATUREZA Penha d’Águia - um monumento natural NATURE Penha d’Águia - a natural monument 13 FLORA Seixeiro - Saliscanariensis FLORA Seixeiro - Saliscanariensis 14/15/16 EXPOSIÇÕES Roteiro cultural: Exposições em destaque EXHIBITIONS Cultural itinerary: Featured exhibitions 17/18/19 LIVROS 45 anos de investigação e reflexão BOOKS 45 years of research and reflection 20/21 HISTÓRIA Capela de Nossa Senhora da Vida HISTORY Nossa Senhora da Vida Chapel 22/23 ACAMPAR NA ILHA DA MADEIRA Porto Moniz CAMPING ON MADEIRA ISLAND Porto Moniz 24/25 FAUNA Andorinha da Serra (Apus unicolor) FAUNA Plain Swift (Apus unicolor) 26 PRODUTO REGIONAL Rum da Madeira REGIONAL PRODUCT Madeiran Rum 28/29 MIRADOURO E GEOSÍTIO Beira da Quinta VIEWPOINT AND GEOSITE Beira da Quinta 30/31 LOJA DE VINHOS Taberna Nunes e Cravo da Sorte WINE BAR Taberna Nunes and Cravo da SorteEVENTOS /EVENTS JANEIRO / JANUARY - FEVEREIRO / FEBRUARY JANEIRO JANUARY Concerto de Ano Novo NEW YEAR CONCERT Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Santa Luzia Gardens host this The Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre hosts the welcome concert for 2026 “An Italian in Vienna”, conducted by Gianluca Marcianò. CONCERTO SEMANAIS DA ORQUESTRA DE BANDOLINS MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA WEEKLY CONCERTS Funchal The oldest and youngest Mandolin Orchestra in Europe presents: January 1st – “Special New Year’s Concert” – Madeira Congress Centre January 7th – English Church January 14th – Madeira Legislative Assembly January 21st – English Church January 28th – Madeira Legislative Assembly CANTAR DOS REIS CHANTS OF THE EPIPHANY Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: madeiramandolin.com/en/ Hymns of the Epiphany are sung at Praça do Povo in an open concert to the public, aiming to revive this Madeiran tradition. CICLO DE CONCERTOS MADEIRA ARTS SCHOOL CONCERTS Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: conservatorioescoladasartes. com/ The Main Hall of the School of the Arts of Madeira Eng. Luiz Peter hosts the piano concert “Pianíssimo I”, performed 01 01 até 28 05 09 e 16 by students from the Conservatoire MARATONA DO FUNCHAL FUNCHAL MARATHON Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: madeiramarathon.com/?lang=pt It’s one of the most important athletic events in the city, attracting several hundred athletes, some of whom are worldwide references of this sport CONCERTO NATALIA LOMEIKO & YURI ZHISLIN NATALIA LOMEIKO & YURI ZHISLIN CONCERT – OCM Caniço Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Regional Legislative Assembly hosts a concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra featuring the soloists Natalia Lomeiko (violin) and Yuri Zhislin (viola). CICLO DE CONCERTOS MADEIRA ARTS SCHOOL CONCERTS Porto Santo Saiba mais/ More info: conservatorioescoladasartes. com/ The Main Hall of the School of the Arts of Madeira Eng. Luiz Peter hosts the piano & chamber music concert “Musical winter”, performed by students from the Conservatoire. CONCERTO DO 62º ANIVERSÁRIO DA ORQUESTRA CLÁSSICA DA MADEIRA CONCERT OF THE MADEIRA CLASSIC ORCHESTRA’S 62ND ANNIVERSARY Porto Santo Saiba mais/ More info: shorturl.at/qk2Pa The Madeira Congress Centre hosts this commemorative concert, conducted by Benjamin Hochman. X MOSTRA DA PONCHA E DO MEL 10TH PONCHA AND HONEY FESTIVAL Serra de Água Saiba mais/ More info: https://shorturl.at/A4oS6 The event aims to pay homage to the famous regional drink and the products needed to make it. It features several technical lectures to farmers and beekeepers, as well as musical entertainment. QUINTETO DE SOPROS SOLISTAS WIND QUINTET SOLOIST Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/. The Reid´s Palace Hotel hosts a chamber music concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra featuring the Wind Quintet “Soloist”. CONCERTO COM MADEIRA CAMERATA MADEIRA CAMERATA CONCERT Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/. The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with the “Madeira Camerata” String Orchestra, to be held at the Royal Savoy Hotel. CICLO DE CONCERTOS MADEIRA ARTS SCHOOL CONCERTS Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: conservatorioescoladasartes. com/ The Main Hall of the School of the Arts of Madeira Eng. Luiz Peter hosts the euphonium, trumpet & trombone concert “Musical winter breezes”, performed by students from the Conservatoire. MUSICAL HAPPENING – IMPROVISO MUSICAL HAPPENINGS – IMPROVISO Ponta do Sol 17 17 23 24 24 e 25 27 28 30 31 6 Madeira Island Magazine | Janeiro - Fevereiro 2026FEVEREIRO FEBRUARY Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Madeira Regional Assembly hosts a chamber music concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra under the theme “Musical Happenings”. CONCERTO LAUREADOS DO CONCURSO NACIONAL LUIZ PETER CLODE CONCERT BY THE LAUREATES OF THE PETER CLODE NATIONAL COMPETITION Funchal S aiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Madeira Regional Assembly hosts a concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Tiago Oliveira. TRAIL DO PORTO MONIZ PORTO MONIZ TRAIL Porto Moniz Saiba mais/ More info: trailportomoniz.com/en/ With three different routes, this event provides an incursion into the beautiful green area of Porto Moniz. QUINTETO DE SOPROS “ATLÂNTIDA” ATLÂNTIDA WIND QUINTET Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Reid’s Palace Hotel hosts a chamber music concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, featuring the “Atlântida” Wind Quintet. CARNAVAL DA MADEIRA CARNIVAL IN MADEIRA Saiba mais/ More info: eventsmadeira.com/en/event/ carnival/ The Great Allegorical Parade, Slapstick Parade, Children’s Carnival, and the Solidarity Carnival are part of the Madeiran Carnival CONCERTO DE CARNAVAL CARNIVAL CONCERT Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: shorturl.at/qzA4U The Madeira Congress Centre hosts a Carnival Concert by the Madeira Classic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Luís Andrade. CICLO DE CONCERTOS MADEIRA ARTS SCHOOL CONCERTS Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: conservatorioescoladasartes. com/ The Main Hall of the School of the Arts of Madeira Eng. Luiz Peter hosts the violin concert “Winter musical strings I”, performed by students from the Conservatoire. ENSEMBLE XXI CONVIDA ETTORE PELLEGRINO ENSEMBLE XXI INVITES ETTORE PELLEGRINO Funchal S aiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Legislative Assembly of Madeira hosts a concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, featuring the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra and violinist Ettore Pellegrino. FESTA DOS COMPADRES GODFATHERS FEAST Santana Saiba mais/ More info: agendasantana.cm-santana. com/ Amusing giant figures humorously parade through the streets, culminating in a theatrical enactment of the godfathers’ judgment, followed by conviction and burning of the puppets. CONCERTO DE MÚSICA DE CÂMARA LEGNO DUO CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT – LEGNO DUO Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Savoy Palace hotel hosts a concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, featuring the Legno Duo. CICLO DE CONCERTOS MADEIRA ARTS SCHOOL CONCERTS– LEGNO DUO Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: conservatorioescoladasartes. com/ The Main Hall of the School of the Arts of Madeira Eng. Luiz Peter hosts the mandolin and guitar concert “Winter musical strings II”, performed by students from the Conservatoire QUINTETO DE SOPROS SOLISTAS WIND QUINTET SOLOIST Funchal Saiba mais/ More info: ocmadeira.pt/en/ The Chapel of the Princess Dona Amélia Foundation hosts a chamber music concert by the Madeira Classical Orchestra featuring the Wind Quintet “Soloist”. 07 08 10 11 a 22 15 20 21 21 e 22 26 27 28 7 Madeira Island Magazine | January - February 2026 NOTA/ NOTE Eventos sujeitos a alterações. Events subject to change.Capela de Santo Amaro Santo Amaro Chapel 8 Madeira Island Magazine | Janeiro - Fevereiro 2026EDIFÍCIO HISTÓRICO |HISTORIC BUILDING Capela de Santo Amaro, situada em Santa Cruz, é um dos pequenos tesouros patrimoniais que enriquecem a história e identidade cultural do concelho. De traça simples, mas carregada de simbolismo, esta capela destaca-se pela sua importância religiosa e pelo seu valor arquitetónico, sendo um ponto de interesse para quem aprecia património, tradição e tranquilidade. Ao longo dos anos, a Capela de Santo Amaro tem sido um espaço de devoção e encontro da comunidade local, preservando memórias e vivências que atravessam gerações. A sua localização convida a uma visita serena, permitindo contemplar não só o edifício em si, mas também a envolvente que reflete o encanto típico de Santa Cruz. Recentemente, a Paróquia de Santa Cruz levou a cabo a reabilitação da icónica Capela de Santo Amaro, com o apoio da Câmara Municipal de Santa Cruz, através do apoio ao Movimento Associativo. Esta intervenção teve como principal objetivo preservar o património arquitetónico e histórico, garantindo que este importante marco cultural continue a ser valorizado e usufruído pelas gerações futuras. Visitar a Capela de Santo Amaro é, assim, uma oportunidade de conhecer um pedaço da história local, num espaço onde fé, cultura e tradição se unem, reforçando a riqueza patrimonial de Santa Cruz. he Santo Amaro Chapel, located in Santa Cruz, is a small cultural treasure that enriches the history and identity of the municipality. Simple in design but steeped in symbolism, this chapel stands out for its religious importance and architectural value, making it a point of interest for those who appreciate heritage, tradition and tranquillity. Over the years, the Santo Amaro Chapel has been a place of worship and gathering for the local community, preserving memories and experiences that span generations. Its location invites a peaceful visit, allowing visitors to contemplate not only the building itself, but also its surroundings, which reflect the typical charm of Santa Cruz. Recently, the local Parish carried out the restoration of the iconic chapel, with the support of the Santa Cruz City through the support of the Associative A T Movement. The main objective of this intervention was to preserve the architectural and historical heritage, ensuring that this important cultural landmark continues to be valued and enjoyed by future generations. Visiting the Santo Amaro Chapel is therefore an opportunity to learn about a piece of local history, in a space where faith, culture and tradition come together, reinforcing the rich heritage of Santa Cruz.Next >