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The Regional Government will financially support the "2026 Grape Harvest Festival" and the "XIX Super Trial São Vicente Madeira", two events that are part of the region's tourism promotion calendar.
Financial support has been approved for two tourism promotion and animation projects, under the Regional Legislative Decree No. 25/99/M and Ordinance No. 78/2001. The resolutions authorize the signing of development and cooperation protocols with the promoting entities.
The supported events are as follows:
The protocols take effect from the date of their signature until December 30th, 2026.
Ordinance No. 595/2026 sets out the requirements for classifying hiking trails, the documents required for applications, and rules on signage, maintenance and safety. It enters into force on the working day after publication and repeals Joint Order No. 74/2019.
An order authorises the allocation of €2,697,947.28, plus VAT, for decorative lighting services at the Christmas, New Year and Carnival celebrations, as well as the Regional Trade Christmas initiative. The expenditure will be spread across 2026, 2027 and 2028.
The Regional Government approved grants of up to €6,000 for MARIOFA - Festival of Puppetry and Other Animated Forms, and up to €60,000 for the EHF Champions Cup 2026. The agreements support events planned for Funchal, Calheta and Porto Santo.