FESTIVAL COLOMB
The capital of the island of Porto Santo, Vila Baleira, celebrates Christopher Columbus in September (shows, music, theater...).
The Columbus Festival takes place every year on the island of Porto Santo. It stages the landing of the famous Genoese admiral on the small Portuguese island. On the first day of the festival, hundreds of locals and tourists gather on the beach to watch this historical reenactment. At nightfall, the caravel Santa Maria de Colombo appears in the sea, and offerings, music and dances welcome the navigator. A large 16th century market is set up. A plethora of theatrical presentations are part of the festivities.
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