The traditional "Nossa Senhora da Piedade" Festivity is celebrated every year in Caniçal´s parish, a religious festivity held on September,the 17th.
Hundreds and thousands of people participate in the event in honour of Our Lady of Mercy. This festivity is very similar to other religious festivals in Madeira. The particularity of this festival is that the procession is made by sea to the small chapel located at the top of the hillside.