The Carnival troupes start from the corner off the
Avenida Luís Camões and Avenida do Infante - just
off the Hotel Savoy. The course will then contine down the Avenida
do Infante in an easterly direction and past the roundabout into
the Avenida Arriaga. After the course has approached the Cathedral
in the centre the course turns around and reverses into Avenida
Arriaga again to turn immediately right into the Avenida Zarco.
At the top of Avenida Zarco it turns right again until it reaches
the main destination point - the "Largo do Colégio",
in front of the University of Madeira, City Hall and the Jesuit
College Church.
Tips - The Best Viewpoints:
Book a place on the balcony of the Golden Gate
Restaurant ! This has a wonderful view and overlooks the course
from the first floor of the building on the corner of the Avenida
Arriaga and the Avenida Zarco. Moreover, you see the course
twice ! Once going in to the Cathedral, and a second time
when it returns to turn right into the Avenida Zarco.
Other good spots:
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Galerias São Lourenço
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Teatro municipal Baltazar Dias
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The ledge off the Centro Comercial Infante
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The Roundabout just off the Centro Comercial
Infante
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If you are lucky you will be able to buy tickets
for special seats that are put up for distinguished guest but
also available for customers.
