Madeira, Portugal
The Portuguese archipelago of Madeira is one of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe during the Easter holiday. Rich in natural beauty, culture, history, tradition, and gastronomy, Madeira has a lot to offer for families looking for a place to enjoy both relaxing and adventurous activities during Spring.
The biggest event in Madeira in Spring, especially during Easter is the Madeira Flower Festival. The festivities begin on Saturday when thousands of children dressed in the appropriate fashion flock to the Praça do Município to take part in the building of a mural of flowers - the Wall of Hope. The next day, dozens of floats decorated with a myriad of the island’s most typical flowers leave the scent of gentle but ephemeral perfumes in the air - it is time for the Flower Parade. At the same time, to mark the occasion, Madeiran artists devote their time to building unforgettable floral carpets, strategically exhibited in the streets at different points, whilst competitions are also organized to find the best-decorated shop windows.
Besides the festival, you can enjoy the famous typical "Madeira Wine" on a terrace. Moreover, sightseeing, whale, and dolphin watching, paragliding, hiking, relaxing on the beach, surfing, standup paddleboarding, canyoning, karting, coasteering, and scuba diving are just some of the other great experiences that await you in Madeira.
