The Rali Vinho da Madeira (Madeira Wine Rally) is an annual motorsport event held on the island of Madeira, Portugal, celebrating the island's renowned wine culture. This rally is part of the European Rally Championship and features a series of challenging road stages through the island's mountainous terrain. Participants race on winding, narrow roads surrounded by stunning scenic views, with the event drawing international drivers and motorsport enthusiasts. In addition to the racing, the Madeira Wine Rally also highlights the island's winemaking heritage, with events centered around local wines and gastronomy, making it a celebration of both speed and Madeira's culture.
DATES & TIMES
• Rally dates (2026): Friday, July 31–Saturday, August 1, 2026. FPAK calendar listing.
• The official itinerary (stages, start times, service, and prizegiving) is published on the organizer’s site—check the program and route pages for the current edition. Program · Detailed route · Stages & maps.
LOCATION
• Madeira Island, Portugal — stages run on closed public roads across the island, with key rally activity typically centered in/around Funchal. Official event site.
• Maps: Madeira · Funchal.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Spectating along most stages is generally free (viewing areas are managed for safety). Always follow marshals and posted restrictions. Safety advice.
• Some editions offer ticketed grandstands for the opening city stage in Funchal (availability is limited and sales announcements are posted by the organizer). Example ticket notice.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Road closures can be extensive and vary by stage—use the official road-closure document when it is released for the current edition. Road closures.
• Stage locations and official download maps are posted by the organizer; use these to plan viewing spots and travel time between stages. Stages & maps · Detailed route.
• Madeira roads are steep and winding—build in extra buffer for driving and parking on rally days, especially for inland stages.