SOCIAL EVENTS
Join us for our Social Programme – a chance to chat to friends old and new over a drink, enjoy a traditional Madeiran dinner and entertainment, or applaud this year’s star performers between a gala dinner and some dancing.
For prices see the Entry Fees page.
Welcome Cocktails
Monday 18.00
Join us in the Vidamar foyer on Monday at 18.00 for a cocktail or two (or three) and a warm welcome to our tournament and our beautiful island.
Traditional dinner and folk dancing
Wednesday 20.45
An evening of true Madeiran fare, with folk music and dance in traditional costume (you can join in too). Wednesday after the second session of the Open Pairs (coaches leave Vidamar 20.15).
Gala dinner and Prizegiving
Sunday 20.30
Join us for a relaxing drink after the hurly-burly of the Open Teams, then in the Vidamar dining room where you will enjoy a superb three-course dinner with good wines, followed by the prizegiving and a disco (dancing optional).
TOURS
Below you will find details of the optional Friday excursions we are providing as part of our Social Programme. These are Over the Waves, Levada dos Cedros, and Mystical Landscapes – watch the VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS for a flavour of the scenery, the company and the refreshments on past excursions.
We can also arrange other excursions. If you can’t find what you were looking for below, please contact us.
PLEASE BE AT THE DEPARTURE POINT 15 MINUTES IN ADVANCE
Option A: Over the Waves
(limited availability; coach leaves VidaMar 09:30)
As you navigate in search of the perfect spot, the dolphins reveal themselves, playful, talkative and full of life. This three-hour wildlife spectacle will live long in memory. You might even strike lucky and see whales, turtles and seabirds. In good weather you can take an invigorating dip in the warm waters off Cabo Girão. If the breezes are in our favour we switch off the engines and set sail, allowing the wind to guide us. This day out deserves to be experienced at least once in a lifetime.
What to bring: sunscreen, beach towel, swimming costume, warm jacket
Option B: Levada dos Cedros
(½-day, lunch included; coach leaves VidaMar 09:00)
The Levada dos Cedros is an enchanting 7.2-kilometre trail of medium difficulty, which can be walked in about three hours. The magical route begins at Fanal. Enjoy the serenity of the Rest and Quiet Reserve in the Madeira Natural Park, where a century-old forest of til (Ocotea foetens) trees awaits you with its timeless beauty. Built in the 17th century, the Levada dos Cedros one of the oldest on the island. Along the way you can explore the Laurissilva, an indigenous forest with trees 30 to 40 metres high. The trail passes along the slopes of Ribeira da Janela before ending at Curral Falso. This is the ideal moment to connect with the island’s natural landscape, offering a deep connection between humans and nature.
What to bring: sunscreen, trainers or suitable walking shoes, warm jacket
Option C: Mystical Landscapes
(full day, lunch included; coach leaves VidaMar 09.15)
Embark on a poetic journey, where nature designs every stop. Descend to Fanal via the mystical Paul da Serra, where serene cows graze in a beautiful landscape surrounded by every shade of green. As you descend from Fanal, the Ribeira da Janela cave reveals its mysteries to the curious. As you continue your journey, the natural pools of Porto Moniz invite you to take an invigorating dip. Walk along the promenade to a cosy restaurant, where the view is as pleasing as the meal. End this enchanted trip with a traditional poncha in Serra de Água, toasting good company and the beauty you’ve experienced.
What to bring: sunscreen, trainers or suitable walking shoes, warm jacket, beach towel, swimming costume
LEVADA WALK
HALF-DAY TOUR OF NORTH-WEST
CATAMARAN ADVENTURE
