2010 was a difficult year to Madeira Island but we have surpassed all difficulties and now Madeira is again beautiful for its favorite events: Christmas and New Year's!
Despite the world crisis and Iceland's ash cloud that affected all tourism destinations in Europe, Madeira had terrible floods on the 20th February 2010 which affected several homes, businesses and landscapes but Madeira people showed their strength and united their surpassed all those obstacles and brought a new life to the island.

Funchal is already fulfilled with colorful lights and by the 8th December the whole island will be illuminated for Christmas and for the New Year festivities. We are certain that 2011 will be full of jolliness and beauty and this year's Christmas lights are just a sign of it!