8th ‘Quinhentista’ Market – Machico
June, 7th to 9th
The municipality of Machico, in cooperation with the local Elementary and Secondary School, promotes every year this important cultural project by evoking and recreating the historical period of the islands discovery.The ‘Quinhentista’ Market (Fifteenth Century Market) has continuously increased its prominent cultural status by offering a series of cultural and musical activities.
More information on: http://www.cm-machico.pt/ or http://mercadoquinhentista.wordpress.com/

34th Madeira Music Festival – Funchal
June, 7th to 16th
Some of the most emblematic buildings of Funchal city centre, such as the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre and the Colégio Church, will host the Madeira Music Festival 2013.Part of the Atlantic Festival programme, this music festival highlights several top quality musical performances executed by Portuguese and foreign artists.The 34th edition will gather several national and international renowned artists, such as the Paulo Ribeiro Company, Sigiswald Kuijen, the Trio Chausson and Eldar Nebolsin amongst others.
Organized and supervised by the Regional Secretariat for Culture, Tourism and Transports (SRT), through the Regional Directorate for Cultural Affairs (DRAC), the event sets the difference for the singular excellence of its classical music concerts and the rich heritage of Madeira Islands.

Atlantic Festival – Funchal
June, 8th to 29th
In June, the Madeira Islands host one of its most well-known international tourism events that integrate the island’s tourist entertainment calendar.
Pyro musical shows on every Saturday night, the Madeira Music Festival and the Regional Arts Week are distinctive references of this festival, turning Madeira’s capital into a genuine stage of culture.
More information: www.visitmadeira.pt

Popular Marches  – Funchal
June 12th, 13th and 23rd
The month of June celebrates the festivities in honour of the popular saints, beginning with Santo António (Saint Anthony), commemorated with a particular interest by the local parishioners.On June 23rd, other municipal parishes of Funchal, like São Pedro and São João, also organizes popular marches along Rua das Pretas, Rua da Carreira and Rua de São João streets, a very lively celebration typical of the popular saint’s festive evenings.

Cherry Festival -  Jardim da Serra
June, 15th and 16th
The rural village of Jardim da Serra, located in the upper part of Câmara de Lobos, hosts the Cherry Festival, a popular event that promotes the local tradition of this parish. This festivity offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities that culminate with an ethnographic parade in a tribute to the harvesting of this delicious fruit.

Feast of St John  – Porto Santo
June, 20th to 24th
The Feast of St. John is one of the main and most famous popular attractions of Porto Santo Island, standing out for its popular saint’s march integrating several groups dressed appropriately for the occasion and parading through the main streets of the city centre to the sound of popular music, crackling bonfires and sweet basil scent in the air. At the same time, numerous sport and cultural activities take place, ranging from golf and tennis tournaments, gastronomic displays to musical entertainment.

Feast of St. John’s Altars  - Funchal
June, 21st to 29th
This popular festivity is deeply lived and preserved in Madeira cultural traditions.Some streets and squares of Funchal downtown (Rua da Figueira Preta, Rua da Conceição, Travessa dos Reis and Largo do Carmo) are beautifully decorated in an atmosphere characteristic of the islands religious festivities. This occasion also provides the opportunity of experiencing a social gathering in which both locals and tourists can taste some of the regional delicacies while enjoying a very lively musical ambiance.

Feast of St. Peter  - Ribeira Brava
June, 28th and 29th
The municipality of Ribeira Brava, located to the west of Madeira Island, hosts the popular saints’ marches in honour of Saint Peter.This event of popular roots is characterised by an ambiance typical of the religious festivities where food and beverage stalls can be found.These festivities culminate at midnight with a fireworks display, filling up the skies of the village with light and colour.

58th Agriculture Fair  - Santa, Porto Moniz
June, 28th to 30th
Organised for the first time in 1955, this agricultural fair is promoted to encourage the development of the animal breeding sector in the island, displaying livestock and objects associated to the farming activity.This festival also presents outdoor stands that offer local gastronomic delicacies and beverages in a setting very similar to a religious popular feast.

07 e 08 de maio
Projeto “Festa do Perfume” – “Master Class” – Iniciação na arte da criação do perfume – Reid’s Palace Hotel
08 de maio, 4.ª feira
20h00 – Projeto “Festa do Perfume” – Jantar de “Gastronomia Perfumada” – Restaurante “Les Faunes” – Reid’s Palace Hotel

09 a 15 de maio
Itinerário: “Rota das Flores – do Mercado dos Lavradores até à Praça do Infante” – Exposições diversas, atuações de
grupos folclóricos, decorações florais e música ambiente
Tapetes Florais – Placas Centrais da Avenida Arriaga (frente à Sé e ao Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias)
Mercado das Flores – Placa Central da Avenida Arriaga, frente à Secretaria Regional da Cultura, Turismo e Transportes (SRT)
“Rota das Endémicas: A Dactylorhiza Foliosa” – Projeto artístico no jardim norte do Palácio de São Lourenço
58.º Exposição da Flor no Largo da Restauração – Organizada pela Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais
“Bordado Madeira inspirado nas Flores” – Organizado pelo Instituto do Vinho, do Bordado e do Artesanato da Madeira
(IVBAM) – Placa Central da Avenida Arriaga, frente à Loja do Cidadão (10h00 – 20h00)

09 de maio, 5.ª feira
Abertura oficial da Festa da Flor
15h00 – 20h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pela Associação Cultural e Recreativa da Camacha
15h00 – 18h00 – Projeto “Flores e Gastronomia” – Espetáculo de Carving: decorações com elementos florais – Largo do
Chafariz
Projeto “Festa do Perfume”:
16h00 – 18h00 – “Prova cega olfativa dos Vinhos Madeira” – Placa Central da Avenida Arriaga, frente à Secretaria Regional da
Cultura, Turismo e Transportes
17h30 – “Desfile do Perfume”: jovens com o traje típico regional, lançando aromas e perfumes – Placa Central da Avenida
Arriaga, frente à Secretaria Regional da Cultura, Turismo e Transportes
18h00 – Inauguração da Exposição “Pintura Perfumada”, com concerto do mandolinista Maestro Norberto Cruz e experiência
olfativa dos Vinhos Madeira – Espaço Infoarte da Secretaria Regional da Cultura, Turismo e Transportes (até 15 de Maio)

10 de maio, 6.ª feira
10h00 – 13h00 – Projeto “Flores e Gastronomia” – Espetáculo de Carving: decorações com elementos florais – Largo do
Chafariz
10h00 – 15h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pelo Grupo Folclórico e Etnográfico da Boa Nova
15h00 – 18h30 – Evento “Casar na Madeira” – mostra de vestidos de noiva, provas de doçaria e bolos de noiva e animação
musical – Largo do Phelps
15h00 – 20h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pelo Grupo Folclórico Casa do Povo da Camacha

11 de maio, sábado
Cortejo Infantil e Cerimónia do Muro da Esperança:
9h00 – Concentração das crianças na Avenida Arriaga, frente ao Jardim Municipal
10h00 – Partida do Cortejo Infantil – Itinerário: Avenida Arriaga, Avenida Zarco, Rua Câmara Pestana e Praça do Município
11h00 – Construção simbólica do Muro da Esperança na Praça do Município – Largada de pombos e espetáculo infantil
com grupo de animação
10h00 – 13h00 – Projeto “Flores e Gastronomia” – Ateliê temático: Peixe-espada preto e carne vinha d’alhos: história e formas
de confeção – Largo do Chafariz
10h00 – 14h00 – Evento “Casar na Madeira” – mostra de vestidos de noiva, provas de doçaria e bolos de noiva, decorações
florais e animação musical – Largo do Phelps
10h00 – 20h00 – II Reid’s Palace Classic Auto Show – Estrada Monumental desde a entrada do Edifício Baia até ao Largo da
15h00 – 20h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pelo Grupo Folclórico e Etnográfico da Boa Nova

12 de maio, domingo
10h00 – 15h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pelo Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha
10h00 – 13h00 – Projeto “Flores e Gastronomia” – Ateliê temático: Bolo de Mel: história e método de confeção – Largo do
Chafariz
14h00 – 18h00 – Evento “Casar na Madeira” – animação diversa – Largo do Phelps
16h00 – Cortejo Alegórico da Flor
Ordem e tema dos grupos participantes no Cortejo Alegórico:
- “Minha Ilha Minha Flor” – João Egídio Rodrigues
- “Paixão Colorida” – Isabel Borges
- “Flores dos caminhos da minha ilha” – Escola de Samba Caneca Furada
- “Rosa” – Associação de Animação Geringonça
- “Na Ilha da Primavera” – Fábrica de Sonhos
- “Comemoração dos 25 anos da Festa da Flor” – Turma do Funil
- “Na Rota das Flores Minha Ilha a Mais Bela” – Associação Fura Samba
- “Neste Jardim Celeste” – Associação Desportiva Cultural e Recreativa Bairro da Argentina
- “O meu Tapete Voador de Flores” – Sorrisos de Fantasia
Itinerário: Partida da Praça da Autonomia, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (faixa norte), Rotunda Francisco
Sá Carneiro, Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, até à Praça do Mar.
- Exposição dos carros alegóricos na Praça do Mar até 14 de maio

13 de maio, 2.ª feira
10h00 – 15h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pela Associação Cultural e Recreativa da Camacha
10h00 – 13h00 – Projeto “Flores e Gastronomia” – Ateliê temático: Frutas e Legumes Regionais – Um pomar no Atlântico –
Largo do Chafariz
15h00 – 20h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pelo Grupo de Folclore Monteverde
14 de maio, 3.ª feira
10h00 – 15h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pelo Grupo Folclórico e Etnográfico da Boa Nova
16h00 – 18h30 – Projeto “Flores e Gastronomia” – Confeção e explicação de doçaria regional – Largo do Chafariz
15 de maio, 4.ª feira
10h00 – 15h00 – Atuações na baixa citadina pelo Grupo de Folclore Monteverde
Projeto “Festa do Perfume”:
16h00 – 18h00 – “Prova cega olfativa dos Vinhos Madeira” – Placa Central da Avenida Arriaga, frente à Secretaria Regional
da Cultura, Turismo e Transportes
17h30 – “Desfile do Perfume”: jovens com o traje típico regional, lançando aromas e perfumes – Placa Central da Avenida
Arriaga, frente à Secretaria Regional da Cultura, Turismo e Transportes
18h00 – Apresentação do Perfume Isle of Madeira, com concerto do mandolinista Maestro Norberto Cruz – Espaço Infoarte
da Secretaria Regional da Cultura, Turismo e Transportes

Tony Jacklin visits Palheiro Golf Madeira

On the 13th April one of golf’s greatest players visited Palheiro Golf. Arriving on-board the MS Crystal Serenity, Tony Jacklin was accompanying a group of golfers from the Unites States.
Upon arriving at Palheiro he was full of praise about the course, the set up and the wonderful panoramic views which can be enjoyed from various points. Watching him tee off on the 1st hole Tony, at age 68, showed that he has still got it as his ball landed perfectly in the middle of the fairway. I did follow him for a few holes and it was a real pleasure watching him play, hitting shots that made the game look so easy, and bringing back memories of the good old days.
In 1969, he became the first British player to win The Open Championship for 18 years, winning by two strokes at Royal Lytham & St Annes. The following season he won his second major title, the U.S. Open by seven strokes. It was the only U.S. Open victory by a European player in an 84-year span (1926–2009). He also won eight events on the European Tour between its first season in 1972 and 1982, and his 1968 PGA Tour win at the Jacksonville Open Invitational was the first by a European player on the U.S. Tour since the 1920s; However, Jacklin may be best remembered for his involvement in the Ryder Cup. He was a playing member of the “Great Britain and Ireland” team in 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1977, and of the first European team in 1979.
He later served as the non-playing captain of Europe in four consecutive Ryder Cups from 1983 to 1989. He had a 2.5–1.5 won-loss record, captaining his men to their first victory for 28 years in 1985, and to their first ever victory in the United States in 1987. In 2002 he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He retired from tournament golf in 2004 at the age of sixty, having won a number of events at senior level.

For further information please contact Jonathan Fletcher.

Jonathan Fletcher
Chairman
Palheiro Golf
Rua do Balancal, nº 29
9060-414 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
T. +351 291 790 120
F. +351 291 792 456
jonathan.fletcher@palheiroestate.com
www.palheiroestate.com

Monte Palace Tropical Garden in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal is one of most beautiful botanical gardens around the world according to Conde Nast Traveler

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Funchal, Madeira, February 8, 2013 – The grand prize winner of the Palheiro Estate 2012 Photo Competition is… Mr. Anders Blakstvedt of Norway! Congratulations! His fantastic entry of the sunset reflected in a large pool in one of our luxury villas was a clear favourite.

Mr. Blakstvedt stated that winning the competition was a very nice surprise and said about his photograph:

“A colourful mix of quietness and luxury – and a reflection of our stay in Palheiro Village”

Mr. Blakstvedt used a Canon EOS 650D and EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens to take this photo. The settings were: f/5.6, S 1/60 & ISO 125.

It was a difficult decision for this year’s jury, comprised of:

·        Jonathan Fletcher – Director of Palheiro Estate

·        Chris Szabo – Web design and social media marketing guru -http://www.navegabem.com/

·        Toby Majewski – Graphic / web designer and photography enthusiast

This year’s entries were of a high standard with some very creative compositions taking full advantage of the huge array of opportunities within the Estate.

“It was great to see so many photos of the Estate which we know so well, captured from such different and unique perspectives. It goes to show how a good camera, a keen eye and a bit of quality time spent in a beautiful place can produce some stunning images” – commented Toby.

We would like to congratulate Mr. Blakstvedt and look forward to welcoming him back to Palheiro Village to enjoy his prize.

Also very much deserving of an honourable mention are the runners-up – Jens Dembski  & Artur Gorcz (photographs below) whose submissions caused quite a discussion as to who should take the prize.

We’d also like to thank the everyone who submitted their photos in this year’s competition. It’s been our biggest one so far, and the quality of photography was great. We hope next year’s competition will be even better.

Please note that we will soon be launching the 2013 Photo Competition! So, plan your trip, keep your camera at the ready and we look forward to receiving your submissions.

About Palheiro Estate

Palheiro Estate on Madeira Island enjoys a beautiful hillside location with stunning views of the ocean and the city of Funchal. Since it was acquired by the Blandy family in 1885, successive generations have managed the transition from traditional farming to leisure based activities.

This strong tradition of hospitality and quality continues in all areas today, from golf and the hotel to the gardens and flower business; from real estate to property management and even the sports motor cruiser. The names of Blandy and Palheiro are synonymous with quality on Madeira Island and beyond.

For further information, contact: Toby Majewski at 291 003 690

Palheiro Golf, Madeira Island celebrates 20 years.

In 2013 Palheiro Golf in Madeira Island will be celebrating its 20th year.

For this special year Palheiro Golf has put together a fun program for both visitors and members.

The program starts in April 2013 and comprises of:

Tournaments, Memorabilia, Special Packages and promotions.

Unique tournaments including playing the original layout as well as the Madeira Wine Tournament which has the support of the main Wine Producers on the Island.

As part of the promotions and Palheiro’s ‘grow the game’ philosophy, they will be offering ‘Twenty Free Memberships for 20 year olds’ as well as other unique prizes including a prize for the 20,000 player during the year.

With the help of collaborators over the last 20 years Palheiro golf has put together a collection of memorabilia.  Here you will find some fun photos including some of our more famous visitors including Prince Edward, Ronaldo and Sir Bobby Robson.

There will also be stay and play packages at our luxury hotel or at our stunning self-catering villas and apartments with views over the bay of Funchal.

For further general information please check the dedicated section of the website

http://www.palheirogolf.com/en/20-prog.html

For further press information please contact:

Jonathan Fletcher
Palheiro Golf
Rua do Balancal, nº 29
9060-414 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
T. +351 291 790 120
F. +351 291 792 456
jonathan.fletcher@palheiroestate.com
www.palheiroestate.com

O Palheiro Golf, na ilha da Madeira, celebra 20 anos.

Em 2013 o Palheiro Golf, na ilha da Madeira celebra o seu 20º aniversário.

Neste ano especial o Palheiro Golf preparou um programa divertido tanto para visitas como para sócios.

O programa começa em Abril de 2013 e inclui:

Torneios, Recordações, Pacotes Especiais e promoções.

Torneios únicos, incluindo uma disputa no traçado original do campo, bem como o Torneio Madeira Wine com o apoio dos principais produtores de vinho da Região.

Incluídos nas promoções, e em linha com a sua filosofia “nutrir o golfe”, serão oferecidas vinte pacotes de sócio a vinte jovens que completem 20 anos no mesmo ano (‘Twenty Free Memberships for 20 year olds’) bem como outros prémios inéditos, incluindo um para o jogador que fizer a 20.000ª volta durante este ano (20,000 player during the year).

Com a ajuda dos seus colaboradores dos últimos 20 anos, o Palheiro Golf juntou uma colecção de recordações (memorabilia). Veja as fotos engraçadas que temos, incluindo algumas das nossas visitas mais ilustres, tais como o Principe Edward, Cristiano Ronaldo e Sir Bobby Robson.

Temos também pacotes de alojamento com greenfees stay and play packages na nossa estalagem de luxo ou nas moradias e apartamentos do nosso aldeamento com vistas maravilhosas sobre a a baía do Funchal.

Para mais informações generalizadas, é favor visitar a secção específica do nosso website

http://www.palheirogolf.com/en/20-prog.html

Para informações de imprensa é favor contactar:

Jonathan Fletcher
Palheiro Golf
Rua do Balancal, nº 29
9060-414 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
T. +351 291 790 120
F. +351 291 792 456
jonathan.fletcher@palheiroestate.com
www.palheiroestate.com

Madeira Flower Festival 2013

Madeira Flower Festival 2013 – 9th to15th May

Madeira Flower Festival, that takes place every year in the spring.

Children’s Parade (Wall of Hope Ceremony) – The magic of this event starts on Saturday morning, with the Children’s Parade, on which, hundreds of children dressed for the occasion dishallow to the Municipio Square where, a beautiful flower mural is built, symbolically named “the Wall of Hope” (Muro da Esperança).

On Sunday afternoon, the streets of downtown Funchal will be filled with music, colour and soft aromas, through the sumptuous parade comprised by several floats, which harmoniously combine numerous flower species with blooming decorations full of creativity.

Flower Festival History

The Flower Festival had its origins in the Rose Cotillion, which comprised an exhibition / competition of flowers that took place in 1954, at Ateneu Comercial do Funchal. The success of the happening was so huge, that, in the following years this event had a change of name to Flower Festival.

Read More: http://www.visitmadeira.pt

From 1979 onwards, with the purpose of adding value to the exhibition from Ateneu Comercial and give a new impetus to the regional tourism entertainment calendar, the Madeira Tourism Board begins to comprise in the festival calendar the other street manifestations, namely the wall of hope ceremony, the flower parade, the floral competitions – shop window and blooming gardens – and musical displays.

For stays from the 1st of February 2013 till 28th of February the guests receive 15% discount on the following Golf / Spa packages.

Unlimited free daily green fees at Palheiro Golf
Transfers Airport – Hotel upon arrival and departure
Welcome gift upon arrival
Complimentary access to Palheiro Gardens
Complimentary access to Palheiro Spa wet areas
Preferred tee-off times
Free golf bag storage and club cleaning at Palheiro Golf
Santo da Serra and Porto Santo golf available for supplement

Spa Package

- Aromatherapy or Prescriptive Facial (1hr)
- Full Body Balinese Massage (1hr)
- Full Body Wrap Re-mineralising or Detoxifying (1hr)
- Salon Manicure (30mins) – Salon Pedicure (30mins)

- Access to all Palheiro Spa´s facilities which include:

Indoor Heated Hydro Pool, Finnish Sauna,
Turkish Steam Bath, experience showers,
relaxation areas, changing rooms with lockers,
bathrobes, towels.

Fitness Room which includes:

Power Plate with programs, cardio machines,
free weights, stretching mats and exercise balls.

Conservatory where a Snack Bar Menu is available.

Reservations:  reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com

MADEIRA …
The island attracts thousands of people to events like the Festival of Flowers in the spring and the New Year’s Eve party with the largest fireworks show in the world.

Casa Velha do Palheiro and Spa this hotel is a graceful luxury 5 star Golf resort with 37 luxurious rooms and a full Spa.

Leisure facilities in the Hotel

Facilities at Casa Velha

• Morning room / Library
• Lounge / Bar
• Sitting room
• Games Room
• Meeting Room / TV Room
• Free WiFi in public areas and garden
• No charge for incoming faxes
• 7 day In-house laundry service
• Dry cleaning (next day service)
• Wake up service
• Multi-lingual hotel personnel
• Medical Doctor on call
• Private Parking
• Golf Adjacent to Palheiro Golf Course
• Palheiro Gardens Free entrance on weekdays
• Big Game Fishing
• Sauna – no charge
• Steam room – no charge
• Fitness room – no charge
• Outdoor and indoor Swimming-pools
• Spa
• Badminton, Croquet, Table tennis
• Billiards
• Card table and Board games
• All weather tennis court – floodlit

Wellness & Spa
• Spa Sauna Facilities
• Spa Treatments
• Caci Ultra Non Surgical Face-Lift
• Spa Packages
• Fitness Facilities
• Spa Sauna Facilities
• Spa Pools ( Outdoor Swimming Pool / Indoor Swimming Pool)
• The Conservatory Bar

With a permanent spring-like climate Madeira is the perfect holiday destination for golf lovers all year round.

Situated close to the famous gardens of Quinta do Palheiro, which date back to the beginning of the nineteenth century and are famous for their wide range of exotic flora, the Palheiro course offers fabulous views over Funchal bay, the sea and the Ilhas Desertas in the distance.

The par-72 course was designed by the architect Cabell Robinson, a former assistant of Robert Trent Jones, who had already done work in Portugal and took care to make the most of the hills, mountain peaks and deep valleys that are a typical feature of the Madeira landscape, in order to provide golfers with an exciting and competitive round.

At the Palheiro course, there are five par-3, nine par-4 and four par-5 holes, including the final hole which leads up to the beautiful clubhouse, built in the Madeira style and offering golfers the chance to relax and enjoy the unforgettable panoramic view over the city of Funchal.

Stay & Play in Madeira

Great packages available at 5 star Hotel Casa Velha and Palheiro Village self catering villas and apartments.

Madeira island a holiday with so much to offer!
Madeira Island is known as the Pearl of the Atlantic, the floating Garden. Madeira welcomes you…