On new years eve Funchal downtown gets crowded! This year Funchal bay will host 12 cruise ships with about 13 thousand persons who will enjoy the fantastic fireworks show from the sea. At land the hotel beds capacity is around 95% which means that New Years celebrations are the highest tourist season in Madeira.

For 8 minutes Funchal amphitheater will roar under the sound of 67 thousand shots of colorful fireworks spread through 37 stations and will amaze about 150 thousand persons between tourists and locals.