Madeira is the Portuguese island famous for a record-setting New Year's Eve fireworks display in Funchal.
Funchal, Madeira's capital, holds a major Réveillon celebration around its amphitheater-shaped harbor. Fireworks are launched from locations around the city and offshore, creating a display that can be viewed from the waterfront, hillsides, ships, and hotels. The setting and scale made the event a major international attraction.
A Madeira fireworks display was recognized by Guinness World Records for the largest fireworks display in the world in 2006. The record was associated with the New Year's Eve show in Funchal. Record titles and measurement standards can change, so later publicity should be read with the specific year and category in mind.
Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean, not a separate country. The Azores are another Portuguese archipelago, but they are distinct from Madeira. Funchal's celebrations also include concerts and decorations, while the fireworks remain the signature feature.