What happened
The competition will share €3,500 in cash prizes among the shops with the best Christmas decorations. Run with the Funchal Commercial and Industrial Association – Madeira Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it aims to encourage businesses to decorate their windows and facades, making the city's streets more attractive during the festive season. There are five main prizes: €1,000 for first place, €800 for second and €600 for third, with €400 and €200 for fourth and fifth. As in previous editions, a Sustainable Shop Window Award of €500 will also go to decorations that favour reusable and natural materials and carry an environmental message.
What it means for you
Businesses can register for the competition until 30 November. Entries are judged on originality, creativity, aesthetic quality and the message of the decoration. Related guide: Christmas in Madeira 2026: Funchal lights, Noite do Mercado and key December dates.
Correction, 4 November 2026: an earlier version of this article did not list the first, second and third prizes and called the competition annual. The source describes it as another edition.
Sources
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- Diário de Notícias, 2026-11-03 12:37 — Funchal premeia melhores montras de Natal com 3.500 euros
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