Madeira Island – A Unique Destination
Known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic,” Madeira Island is a stunning destination that blends breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and a mild climate all year round. Privileged located in the Atlantic Ocean, this Portuguese archipelago is renowned for its lush green mountains, dramatic cliffs, and vibrant traditions.
Reaching this stunning destination is both easy and convenient, as Madeira is just 1.000 km from the European continent (or a 90-minute flight away), with direct daily connections to major European airports and beyond.
The island offers an unforgettable experience, with its lush green mountains, dramatic cliffs, scenic hiking, and unique levadas trails, as well as the famous Laurisilva Forest (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Madeira’s diverse coastline features both pebble and sandy beaches, along with spectacular waterfalls and exotic gardens.
Beyond its natural beauty, Madeira is also known for world-class its world-class hospitality and exquisite local cuisine. Visitors can indulge in local specialties such as espetada (grilled meat skewers), bolo do caco (traditional bread with garlic butter), milho frito (fried cornmeal), atum (fresh tuna), peixe espada preto (black scabbardfish), and lapas (grilled limpets).
With its perfect combination of nature and modern infrastructure, Madeira offers an ideal setting for conferences and events. Whether exploring Funchal’s charming streets, enjoying the island’s traditional food, or taking in the spectacular ocean views, Madeira promises to leave a lasting impression on all conference attendees.
Associação de Promoção da Madeira
Rua das Aranhas, n.º 24-26
9000-044 Funchal – Portugal
Venue
The ICFC2025 will take place at the Auditorium of the Museu de Eletricidade Casa da Luz in Funchal, Região Autónoma da Madeira, Portugal.
The conference is limited to 115 participants, so early registration is highly recommended.
All scientific sessions and poster presentation will be held there. The conference center also provides ample space for networking.
Travel and Accommodation
Participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Intertours Travel Agency
Intertours Travel Agency can assist you in organizing your travel and accommodation, with dedicated support for conference participants.
Funchal offers a wide range of hotels across various price categories, some of them conveniently located near and many others within a distance of approximately 5 km of the Museu da Electricidade. However, it is important to note that the ICFC2025 conference coincides with Funchal’s high season for tourism. As a result, early booking of accommodations is highly recommended.
The following hotels have special prices for ICFC2025 participants. To take advantage of special prices, please be aware of the conditions required by each hotel at the time of booking.
Turim Santa Maria Hotel
Rua João de Deus,24
9050-027 Funchal
Portugal (Madeira)
https://www.turim-hotels.com/
Tel.: +351 210 514 720
E-mail: turimsantamariahotel@turimhoteis.com
Located in the center of Funchal, the recently opened Hotel Turim Santa Maria has 92 rooms with stunning views of the island of Madeira. The hotel offers four restaurant and bar options, including two on the rooftop, where an outdoor pool is also located.
For ICFC 2025 participants, the Hotel Turim Santa Maria offers a 15% discount on the prices on the website. In this sense, simply access the official website (https://www.turim-hotels.com/), choose the hotel and dates of stay and in the “promotional code field” enter the code “INSA”. This discount cannot be combined with other promotions or special campaigns that may be running on the hotel’s website.
Sé Boutique Hotel
Travessa do Cabido, Nº 17
9000-715
Funchal
Madeira (Portugal)
https://www.seboutiquehotel.com/en/
Email: andre.goncalves@seboutiquehotel.com
The Sé Boutique Hotel, located in the historic center of Funchal, is the perfect refuge to explore the best of the city on foot. It stands out for its proximity and easy access to the city’s main attractions.
For ICFC 2025 participants, the Sé Boutique Hotel offers a corporate rate of 99.75 euros per night on a bed and breakfast basis. Tourist tax – 2€ per day. For room reservations, please email André Gonçalves (andre.goncalves@seboutiquehotel.com) and indicate in the body message that the reservation is made for the 6th ICFC_2025, organized by National Institute of Health Doctor Ricardo Jorge (INSA).
Pestana Casino Park
Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia,
9004-513 Funchal
Portgual (Madeira)
https://www.pestana.com
Pestana Casino Studios
Av. do Infante, nº9,
9004-513 Funchal
Portugal (Madeira)
https://www.pestana.com
Pestana CR7
Av. Sá Carneiro/Praça CR7,
9000-017 Funchal
Portugal (Madeira)
https://www.pestana.com
For ICFC 2025 participants, the Pestana Hotels offers a 10% discount on the prices on the website. In this sense, simply access the official website (https://www.pestana.com/), choose the hotel and dates of stay and use the discount code “EVINSA”. This discount is applied to run of house room type, for Bed and Breakfast, minimum stay of 4 nights between 22.9.2025 and 27.09.2025, and can be combined with PGC (Pestana Guest Club).