Limpet Festival – Paul do Mar

The Festa da Lapa in Paul do Mar is a traditional seaside food festival celebrating Madeira's limpet (lapa) cuisine — grilled seafood, local gastronomy and village entertainment in an authentic fishing community. The waterfront turns into a lively summer arraial (village festival) with food stalls, music and social gatherings, making it one of the best seafood festivals in Madeira. It's best experienced in the evening, when Paul do Mar becomes a busy open-air food and music celebration by the sea