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Enjoy the most fascinating March events in Madeira!

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Madeira presents a wide range of events in March 2024 that celebrate the arrival of spring and the island’s rich cultural legacy. There are a lot of modern celebrations mixed in with traditional ones this month.

1. Bitcoin Madeira- 1st- 3rd March
The first “Bitcoin Atlantis” conference will take place in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal, from March 1st to March 3rd.
The three-day professional event will take place at the Barreiros Stadium (Estádio do Marítimo) and approximately 5,000 professionals from all around the world are expected to attend.
The event will feature over a hundred speakers, including well-known figures from the global high-tech sector.

2. Book Fair- 1st- 10th March
The annual Funchal Book Fair is a week-long event that takes place in the beautiful jacaranda trees of Avenida Arriaga every year.
Explore the displays showcasing local bookshops and Portuguese publishing firms, or take part in literary seminars, book launches, poetry readings, children’s activities, exhibitions and live music events.
There’s a great selection of books for every age!

3. Ori Porto Santo- 2nd- 3rd March
There will be a pedestrian orienteering competition named Ori Porto Santo on the picturesque island of Porto Santo. The Clube de Montanha do Funchal is hosting the event and two courses within qualify competitors for the Madeira Pedestrian Orienteering Cup.
The participants can choose between the Easy Open and Medium Open courses, which are perfect for beginners or those looking for leisure time. The event is being organized in cooperation with the Municipality of Porto Santo and other orienteering associations.

4. Madeira Music Festival XXXVII- 2nd-3rd March, 8th-10th March, 15th-17th March and 23 rd March
The Madeira Music Festival is set to return in March 2024, supported by the Madeira Classical Orchestra and renowned violinist Norberto Gomes.
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, a significant promoter for over thirty years, will now support the event, which was last held in 2015. A diverse range of well-known domestic and international performers alongside emerging talent guarantees an incredible ten days at the festival.
On March 2 at 21:00 in the Funchal Cathedral, the Madeira Classical Orchestra will play the opening concert of the XXXVII Madeira Music Festival.

5. The Race for Earth Hour
In connection with the global Earth Hour campaign, Madeira hosts an occasion known as the Earth Hour Funchal Race.
Usually held in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira, this event aims to raise public awareness of environmental issues and the importance of sustainable living.
Walking and running are common physical activities that participants usually conduct in the evening or at night in observance of Earth Hour, a worldwide event in which lights are turned off as a show of support for the environment.
This event combines physical activity with environmental awareness to bring the community together for a cause.

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