Guide from Dona I Group
Our favorites to eat
Good place to eat seafood and fish. With many options if you just want to peck and try several different things.
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A Traineira
Good place to eat seafood and fish. With many options if you just want to peck and try several different things.
We recommend this restaurant for its chicken and meats.
The specialty is the typical chicken from Guia (a region of Algarve). It is a small chicken, which weighs between 600 and 700 grams.
For meats, you can go to the fridge and choose the cut you want.
Frango da Guia Madeira
Nº7 Tv. do ValenteWe recommend this restaurant for its chicken and meats.
The specialty is the typical chicken from Guia (a region of Algarve). It is a small chicken, which weighs between 600 and 700 grams.
For meats, you can go to the fridge and choose the cut you want.
They work all day, but we recommend that you go at night.
Our favorites are shrimp, tuna, and the cheese board.
Ask for bread to enjoy the sauces in all the dishes.
If you don't want to eat, it is also a good place to have a drink with friends. Order a poncha.
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Taberna do Petisco
23 R. Cónego Alfredo C. OliveiraThey work all day, but we recommend that you go at night.
Our favorites are shrimp, tuna, and the cheese board.
Ask for bread to enjoy the sauces in all the dishes.
If you don't want to eat, it is also a good place to have a drink with friends. Order a poncha.
This restaurant is a bit more elegant.
At night it usually has a lot of atmosphere and live music.
Ideal to close the day with a few drinks and chat without worries.
Service can be a bit slow. We recommend book table.
Terreiro Concept
107 Rùa Imperatriz D AmeliaThis restaurant is a bit more elegant.
At night it usually has a lot of atmosphere and live music.
Ideal to close the day with a few drinks and chat without worries.
Service can be a bit slow. We recommend book table.
O Clássico is a high quality restaurant, specialized in international and traditional Portuguese cuisine.
On weekends many Portuguese families go to celebrate some of their most important events.
It is very frequented by locals, despite being located inside a hotel.
Our favorites: we didn't even see the menu anymore, duck rice or octopus rice.
It has free parking. It is advisable to book table on sunday.
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Restaurante O Clássico
239 Estrada MonumentalO Clássico is a high quality restaurant, specialized in international and traditional Portuguese cuisine.
On weekends many Portuguese families go to celebrate some of their most important events.
It is very frequented by locals, despite being located inside a hotel.
Our favorites: we didn't even see the menu anymore, duck rice or octopus rice.
It has free parking. It is advisable to book table on sunday.
You can see the work of Chef Julio Pereira live. Sourdough bread, dishes with unexpected flavors. Be sure to take risks with desserts. At the bottom of the restaurant you can find a bakery.
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kampo
6 R. do SabãoYou can see the work of Chef Julio Pereira live. Sourdough bread, dishes with unexpected flavors. Be sure to take risks with desserts. At the bottom of the restaurant you can find a bakery.
A must-try place. We recommend you to book, if not...can be difficult to get a table.
An ideal place to eat fish.
Ask for limpets, the octopus sandwich is spectacular.
The best Bolo do caco you are going to get in Madeira.
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A Pipa
Rua Doutor João Abel de FreitasA must-try place. We recommend you to book, if not...can be difficult to get a table.
An ideal place to eat fish.
Ask for limpets, the octopus sandwich is spectacular.
The best Bolo do caco you are going to get in Madeira.
A new place. It is just behind the Funchal Cathedral.
During lunch they offer a fixed menu: with a choice of fish, meat and vegetarian (including starter, main and dessert).
At night they offer a more extensive menu with options to share. It is worth going at any time.
Restaurante Informal
A new place. It is just behind the Funchal Cathedral.
During lunch they offer a fixed menu: with a choice of fish, meat and vegetarian (including starter, main and dessert).
At night they offer a more extensive menu with options to share. It is worth going at any time.
Kouve by Chef Júlio Pereira
Vegan/vegetarian option. Try all the desserts. Are amaizing.
TERRA - Food Concept
Vegetarian option. International food.
They offer the best fish dishes. With the freshest possible products.
We recommend that you always ask for the dish of the day. And try the massada (for two people).
Peixaria no Mercado
They offer the best fish dishes. With the freshest possible products.
We recommend that you always ask for the dish of the day. And try the massada (for two people).
Olivia
Good option for portuguese food with a more modern touch.
Traditional food
Here you must order the popular espetada (it can be made with meat or chicken, but the meat is the traditional one).
Accompany it with fried milho, bolo do caco. Nothing is more Madeiran than this.
The Bolo de bolacha is one of our favorites for dessert.
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Restaurante Santo António
n 656 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoHere you must order the popular espetada (it can be made with meat or chicken, but the meat is the traditional one).
Accompany it with fried milho, bolo do caco. Nothing is more Madeiran than this.
The Bolo de bolacha is one of our favorites for dessert.
Restaurant by the sea. A good option to eat cod, or octopus.
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Restaurant & Grill Muralha Terrace
Restaurant by the sea. A good option to eat cod, or octopus.
Restaurante Dos Combatentes is a traditional Madeiran restaurant located behind the Municipal Gardens in the centre of Funchal.
It has a menu with many options, but it is normal to order one of the dishes from the menu of the day.
You will see many locals at this location.
Restaurante Dos Combatentes
Rua de São FranciscoRestaurante Dos Combatentes is a traditional Madeiran restaurant located behind the Municipal Gardens in the centre of Funchal.
It has a menu with many options, but it is normal to order one of the dishes from the menu of the day.
You will see many locals at this location.
In the Mercado dos Lavradores entrance is the Cafe Cica. Here is famous place to eat Sandes de carne vinha d’alhos. It’s a madeiran popular sandwich, very popular during Christmas. Can be eaten in the traditional bolo do caco or normal bread. Is pork meat with wine and garlic.
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Tržnica poljoprivrednika
In the Mercado dos Lavradores entrance is the Cafe Cica. Here is famous place to eat Sandes de carne vinha d’alhos. It’s a madeiran popular sandwich, very popular during Christmas. Can be eaten in the traditional bolo do caco or normal bread. Is pork meat with wine and garlic.
Homemade food. Very cheap dishes. Many locals from the area come here to eat some of the dishes of the day. Large portions and very nice staff.
Restaurante / Bar Escadinha
15-17 Rua da Boa ViagemHomemade food. Very cheap dishes. Many locals from the area come here to eat some of the dishes of the day. Large portions and very nice staff.
The most popular is cod and suckling pig (leitao).
We go for the suckling pig on weekends. Our favorite on the island. It is served with chips and salad and a pepper sauce. In the style leitao a barraida made in mainland Portugal.
It is important to reserve, both table and food portions. Otherwise, you may arrive and find neither suckling pig nor cod.
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RESTAURANTE SOLAR DOS PRAZERES- O PARAQUEDISTA
Caminho Lombo da RochaThe most popular is cod and suckling pig (leitao).
We go for the suckling pig on weekends. Our favorite on the island. It is served with chips and salad and a pepper sauce. In the style leitao a barraida made in mainland Portugal.
It is important to reserve, both table and food portions. Otherwise, you may arrive and find neither suckling pig nor cod.
We like to go to this restaurant to try many Portuguese flavors. They have many options of dishes to share, although they also have individual dishes.
It's a good idea to book because it fills up regularly.
It is located in the old town Funchal.
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Taberna Madeira
25 Tv. do PimentaWe like to go to this restaurant to try many Portuguese flavors. They have many options of dishes to share, although they also have individual dishes.
It's a good idea to book because it fills up regularly.
It is located in the old town Funchal.
One of the most emblematic places to eat in the Santana area. Portuguese food. For the coldest days they have the most traditional soups. All this accompanied by beautiful views. Don't forget to order dessert: the apple pie and the bread pudding are our favourites. After the meal walk around the hotel surroundings.
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Restaurante Quinta Do Furão
nº 6 Estrada da Quinta do FurãoOne of the most emblematic places to eat in the Santana area. Portuguese food. For the coldest days they have the most traditional soups. All this accompanied by beautiful views. Don't forget to order dessert: the apple pie and the bread pudding are our favourites. After the meal walk around the hotel surroundings.
Comfort food
Our favorite place to eat burgers.
Don't forget to order the crispy onion rings.
They have craft beers. It's in the same building as the apartment.
Hamburgueria 351 Bistro
18 Rua do Infante SantoOur favorite place to eat burgers.
Don't forget to order the crispy onion rings.
They have craft beers. It's in the same building as the apartment.
There are several Papa Manuel's on the island.
This is our favorite.
It is a very popular place for families in Madeira.
Papa Manuel 3 Centromar - Oficial
There are several Papa Manuel's on the island.
This is our favorite.
It is a very popular place for families in Madeira.
Asian food is not the specialty in Madeira but, after so much searching, this is the restaurant we have chosen to eat sushi.
Among our favorites are the eggplant with danku sauce and the shrimp tempura with teriyaki.
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Kyoto na ilha
Promenade do LidoAsian food is not the specialty in Madeira but, after so much searching, this is the restaurant we have chosen to eat sushi.
Among our favorites are the eggplant with danku sauce and the shrimp tempura with teriyaki.
As the name implies, this place is ideal for eating chicken wings.
It is more frequented at night.
Alcoholic beverages are usually accompanied by one chicken wing.
As Asinhas 2
7 ER205As the name implies, this place is ideal for eating chicken wings.
It is more frequented at night.
Alcoholic beverages are usually accompanied by one chicken wing.
Restaurant Il Basilico
9 Rua de LeichlingenItalian food. Good atmosphere.
A pizzeria with artisan products. The pizzas are made with sourdough and the flavors are a bit less traditional.
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Pizzeria Lume
Travessa dos PiornaisA pizzeria with artisan products. The pizzas are made with sourdough and the flavors are a bit less traditional.
To drink
You cannot leave Madeira without trying the traditional drink: poncha.
This is one of our favorite places.
You can order it in various flavors. The traditional is the lemon one, known as Poncha à pescador.
The place is run by its own owner and you will see how he prepares the drink of your choice.
It does not have table service.
Bar Taverna Real Da Poncha
You cannot leave Madeira without trying the traditional drink: poncha.
This is one of our favorite places.
You can order it in various flavors. The traditional is the lemon one, known as Poncha à pescador.
The place is run by its own owner and you will see how he prepares the drink of your choice.
It does not have table service.
Câmara de Lobos is one of the most festive and happy places in Madeira. So for a few drinks it's a good place.
The Nikita is a traditional drink from this area and that is why you should try it here.
It is a drink made of ice cream, sugar, pineapple, and alcohol.
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Bar Seven Seas
10 Largo do PoçoCâmara de Lobos is one of the most festive and happy places in Madeira. So for a few drinks it's a good place.
The Nikita is a traditional drink from this area and that is why you should try it here.
It is a drink made of ice cream, sugar, pineapple, and alcohol.
A good place to close the day. You can sit outside and enjoy with friends.
It is close to our accommodation, so you do not have to worry about driving, you can walk back.
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Hole in One
238 A Estrada MonumentalA good place to close the day. You can sit outside and enjoy with friends.
It is close to our accommodation, so you do not have to worry about driving, you can walk back.
A cool place to watch the sunset and have some drinks.
It is usually very crowded by locals and foreigners, especially during the summer season.
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Maktub Pub
A cool place to watch the sunset and have some drinks.
It is usually very crowded by locals and foreigners, especially during the summer season.
Sweets
On the island there are many ice cream parlors in Madeira, especially in Funchal.
If you want ice cream you must eat it at Mil Sabores.
They have a lot of flavors and they taste like what they say without being cloying.
Gelataria Mil Sabores
10 Rua Dr. Fernão de OrnelasOn the island there are many ice cream parlors in Madeira, especially in Funchal.
If you want ice cream you must eat it at Mil Sabores.
They have a lot of flavors and they taste like what they say without being cloying.
A good place to have a drink and rest.
It is well known for its jams. When we go, we order bread with jams to share and tea.
But they also have spirits made by them that are very famous.
It has a small zoo that is usually a must for the little ones.
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School Farm Dos Prazeres Madeira
N3 R. da IgrejaA good place to have a drink and rest.
It is well known for its jams. When we go, we order bread with jams to share and tea.
But they also have spirits made by them that are very famous.
It has a small zoo that is usually a must for the little ones.
Far from everything. A nice place to relax. We go for the tea and the sweet. Sometimes you can see how they pick the herbs from their garden to make your tea. They also have food. It’s also a miradouro.
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Casa de Chá 'O Fio'
Rua do MiradouroFar from everything. A nice place to relax. We go for the tea and the sweet. Sometimes you can see how they pick the herbs from their garden to make your tea. They also have food. It’s also a miradouro.
Best pasteis de nata in Madeira. Also, if you want a quick food its a good option. Say you go recommended by Andreina and Alex to try the pasteis.
Pimentinha
Best pasteis de nata in Madeira. Also, if you want a quick food its a good option. Say you go recommended by Andreina and Alex to try the pasteis.
Breakfast - Brunch
Prima Caju is a restaurant with healthy meals and modern options.
Good place for breakfast or a typical brunch.
Its decoration is very nice.
It is located in one of the best known streets in the center of Funchal.
It is usually frequented by the younger Madeiran.
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Prima Caju
108 Rua da CarreiraPrima Caju is a restaurant with healthy meals and modern options.
Good place for breakfast or a typical brunch.
Its decoration is very nice.
It is located in one of the best known streets in the center of Funchal.
It is usually frequented by the younger Madeiran.
Loft is a good option for breakfast and brunch. They also have vegetarian options and healthy choices.
Their portions have a good size.
It is located right on the Estrada Monumental, so you can take a quiet walk from the apartment to this restaurant and in half an hour you can enjoy the dishes of this place.
It is not easy to park in front of the restaurant, but there are several options nearby. The most comfortable would be to park in the Forum Madeira shopping center.
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Loft Brunch e Cocktails
Estrada MonumentalLoft is a good option for breakfast and brunch. They also have vegetarian options and healthy choices.
Their portions have a good size.
It is located right on the Estrada Monumental, so you can take a quiet walk from the apartment to this restaurant and in half an hour you can enjoy the dishes of this place.
It is not easy to park in front of the restaurant, but there are several options nearby. The most comfortable would be to park in the Forum Madeira shopping center.
Very nice views. Pleasant atmosphere. The tables are all outdoors, so depending on the position of the sun or if it is very hot you can have some problems. Good place for brunch. We recommend make reservation.
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Three House Hotel
2 Rua Brigadeiro OudinotVery nice views. Pleasant atmosphere. The tables are all outdoors, so depending on the position of the sun or if it is very hot you can have some problems. Good place for brunch. We recommend make reservation.
Brunch Club Madeira
6 Rua do Bom JesusA good option for breakfast. One of the best pancakes in the island.
Bairros
Funchal is the capital of Madeira.
This town that dates back some 600 years, since 21st August 1508, owes its name to a sweet-smelling wild herb, the “Foeniculum Vulgare” traditionally known as fennel [funcho], which existed in abundance at the time of its settlement.
We are ubicated at the Sé parish.
Near the house you can find the Santa Catarina Park, with an area of about 36,000 m2, is located between Avenida do Infante and Avenida Sá Carneiro. With wonderful views over Funchal from its bay to Ponta do Garajau, this park has a large lawn surrounded by flowerbeds of numerous tree, shrub and herbaceous species from all over the world.
And also, Quinta Vigia, located near the Parque de Santa Catarina, is today the official residence of the Regional Government of Madeira.
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Funchal
Funchal is the capital of Madeira.
This town that dates back some 600 years, since 21st August 1508, owes its name to a sweet-smelling wild herb, the “Foeniculum Vulgare” traditionally known as fennel [funcho], which existed in abundance at the time of its settlement.
We are ubicated at the Sé parish.
Near the house you can find the Santa Catarina Park, with an area of about 36,000 m2, is located between Avenida do Infante and Avenida Sá Carneiro. With wonderful views over Funchal from its bay to Ponta do Garajau, this park has a large lawn surrounded by flowerbeds of numerous tree, shrub and herbaceous species from all over the world.
And also, Quinta Vigia, located near the Parque de Santa Catarina, is today the official residence of the Regional Government of Madeira.
The name of this parish comes from the fact that at the time of the discovery of the island loads of sea lions were sighted at that cove that still retains the same configuration. Currently these animals appear only occasionally on the south coast of the island, with a colony preserved in the Desert Islands.
The main economic activities of the parish are fishing, agriculture with emphasis on banana production, trade, services and industry.
Câmara de Lobos was the first place where João Gonçalves Zarco, the navigator who discovered the island lived between 1420 and 1424.
Besides the parish of Câmara de Lobos, there are another four parishes that belong to this municipality: Curral das Freiras, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Jardim da Serra and Quinta Grande.
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Câmara De Lobos
The name of this parish comes from the fact that at the time of the discovery of the island loads of sea lions were sighted at that cove that still retains the same configuration. Currently these animals appear only occasionally on the south coast of the island, with a colony preserved in the Desert Islands.
The main economic activities of the parish are fishing, agriculture with emphasis on banana production, trade, services and industry.
Câmara de Lobos was the first place where João Gonçalves Zarco, the navigator who discovered the island lived between 1420 and 1424.
Besides the parish of Câmara de Lobos, there are another four parishes that belong to this municipality: Curral das Freiras, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Jardim da Serra and Quinta Grande.
Its main economic activity is agriculture; from the cultivation of land comes sweet potatoes, beans, vegetables, some cereal, fruit and wine.
The Church of São Bento, built in the fifteenth century and situated in the town of Ribeira Brava, boasts beautiful panels of clear Flemish influence, representing the Virgin and the Child, São Bento and São Bernardo. São Bento is the patron saint of Ribeira Brava, for whom the inhabitants express special devotion.
On 29th of June they celebrate with one of the most sought for festivals of the island in honour of Saint Peter.
The parishes belonging to this municipality are Campanário, Ribeira Brava, Serra de Água and Tabua.
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Ribeira Brava
Its main economic activity is agriculture; from the cultivation of land comes sweet potatoes, beans, vegetables, some cereal, fruit and wine.
The Church of São Bento, built in the fifteenth century and situated in the town of Ribeira Brava, boasts beautiful panels of clear Flemish influence, representing the Virgin and the Child, São Bento and São Bernardo. São Bento is the patron saint of Ribeira Brava, for whom the inhabitants express special devotion.
On 29th of June they celebrate with one of the most sought for festivals of the island in honour of Saint Peter.
The parishes belonging to this municipality are Campanário, Ribeira Brava, Serra de Água and Tabua.
The Calheta municipality, home to close to 12 thousand people, is located between the southern and western end of the island of Madeira, and its area of approximately 116 Km2 makes it the longest of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
It is thought that the origin of the name derives from the small bay or cove, which serves as its port, where Zarco entered when he intended to go ashore, because this is the meaning of Calheta.
This locality houses the Arts Centre “Casa das Mudas”, a project designed in complete harmony with the surrounding landscape, which features a wide cultural offer. “Casa das Mudas” holds exhibitions of various kinds, plays, musicals, conferences and many other events.
The municipality of Calheta has eight parishes: Arco da Calheta, Calheta, Estreito da Calheta, Fajã da Ovelha, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Ponta do Pargo and Prazeres.
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Estreito da Calheta
The Calheta municipality, home to close to 12 thousand people, is located between the southern and western end of the island of Madeira, and its area of approximately 116 Km2 makes it the longest of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
It is thought that the origin of the name derives from the small bay or cove, which serves as its port, where Zarco entered when he intended to go ashore, because this is the meaning of Calheta.
This locality houses the Arts Centre “Casa das Mudas”, a project designed in complete harmony with the surrounding landscape, which features a wide cultural offer. “Casa das Mudas” holds exhibitions of various kinds, plays, musicals, conferences and many other events.
The municipality of Calheta has eight parishes: Arco da Calheta, Calheta, Estreito da Calheta, Fajã da Ovelha, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Ponta do Pargo and Prazeres.
This is considered the hottest municipality of the island; it is also here where the sun shines for more hours.
Economic activity is based on the primary sector, which includes agriculture, predominantly the production of sugar cane, banana, horticulture and floriculture. Another highlight is the traditional trade and hotels. In the municipality there is a company exporting plants.
This municipality has the Paul da Serra, which is distinguished for being the only plateau on the island of Madeira, and this at an altitude of 1,500 m. This site has unique natural features, due to its size and location, as nuclei of indigenous vegetation, wildlife species and migratory birds. In Paul da Serra there are wind turbines that produce electricity in a non-polluting manner.
In this town you can also visit the Ponta do Sol Pier, Lagoa do Lugar de Baixo and the Subtropical Floriculture Centre.
This municipality is divided into the parishes of Ponta do Sol, Canhas and Madalena do Mar.
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Ponta Do Sol
This is considered the hottest municipality of the island; it is also here where the sun shines for more hours.
Economic activity is based on the primary sector, which includes agriculture, predominantly the production of sugar cane, banana, horticulture and floriculture. Another highlight is the traditional trade and hotels. In the municipality there is a company exporting plants.
This municipality has the Paul da Serra, which is distinguished for being the only plateau on the island of Madeira, and this at an altitude of 1,500 m. This site has unique natural features, due to its size and location, as nuclei of indigenous vegetation, wildlife species and migratory birds. In Paul da Serra there are wind turbines that produce electricity in a non-polluting manner.
In this town you can also visit the Ponta do Sol Pier, Lagoa do Lugar de Baixo and the Subtropical Floriculture Centre.
This municipality is divided into the parishes of Ponta do Sol, Canhas and Madalena do Mar.
São Vicente is an area characterized by green nature and abundant forest, modelled by volcanic forces and erosion in its beautiful slopes. One of the most representative symbols of the picturesque town of São Vicente is the small chapel built inside a basalt rock at the mouth of the stream that runs through the town.
Their predominant economic activity is based on the primary and tertiary sectors, particularly in agriculture and services, with emphasis on tourism.
In the heart of São Vicente one finds the Indigenous Garden, with an area of 2,200 m2, where dozens of species of local flora are represented.
The Museum Centre Rota do Cal (Lime Route) situated in this parish, is composed of a pedestrian trip that takes about 30 minutes from the quarries of limestone extraction to the museum.
From the Encumeada Belvedere, in Ribeira Brava, we have magnificent views of the mountain range that crosses Madeira and various areas of São Vicente, namely the Laurel Forest.
In the parish of São Vicente there is an extensive area of Laurel Forest. The importance of laurel is due to both its representation in terms of diversity of species of flora and fauna and the respective state of conservation. The Laurel Forest was classified as a Natural Heritage Site of UNESCO in 1999.
This municipality is divided into the parishes of Bonaventura, Ponta Delgada and São Vicente.
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Sao Vicente
São Vicente is an area characterized by green nature and abundant forest, modelled by volcanic forces and erosion in its beautiful slopes. One of the most representative symbols of the picturesque town of São Vicente is the small chapel built inside a basalt rock at the mouth of the stream that runs through the town.
Their predominant economic activity is based on the primary and tertiary sectors, particularly in agriculture and services, with emphasis on tourism.
In the heart of São Vicente one finds the Indigenous Garden, with an area of 2,200 m2, where dozens of species of local flora are represented.
The Museum Centre Rota do Cal (Lime Route) situated in this parish, is composed of a pedestrian trip that takes about 30 minutes from the quarries of limestone extraction to the museum.
From the Encumeada Belvedere, in Ribeira Brava, we have magnificent views of the mountain range that crosses Madeira and various areas of São Vicente, namely the Laurel Forest.
In the parish of São Vicente there is an extensive area of Laurel Forest. The importance of laurel is due to both its representation in terms of diversity of species of flora and fauna and the respective state of conservation. The Laurel Forest was classified as a Natural Heritage Site of UNESCO in 1999.
This municipality is divided into the parishes of Bonaventura, Ponta Delgada and São Vicente.
The name of this town is due to a primitive chapel dedicated to Santa 'Ana, which gave rise to the present church.
Because the municipality was inaccessible by sea and land, its inhabitants have preserved features that have not suffered outside influences. One example that comes from this isolation is the typical architectural style of their houses with thatched roofs known as “casinhas de Santana” (little houses of Santana).
The tourism sector is currently the main economic resource of this county.
Here, you can visit the Madeira Theme Park and the Natural Reserve of Rocha do Navio.
In June 2011, the municipality of Santana received the distinction of “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO recognizing the richness of an ecosystem where it seeks to reconcile biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. This reserve includes a land component, corresponding to the entire surface of the municipality above sea level and still a marine component, which presents a wide variety of natural and unique human, landscape, environmental and cultural values of local, regional, national and international interest.
In Santana, one finds Biosphere Routes that span over more than 120 km and allow visitors to enjoy the vast natural heritage, contemplate the landscaped surroundings, enjoy nature, meet the cultural richness of the places and engage with the local population. Here you find the pedestrian trails of Vereda do Pico Ruivo, Levada do Rei and Levada do Caldeirão Verde.
Six parishes comprise this county and city: Arco de São Jorge, Faial, Ilha, Santana, São Jorge and São Roque do Faial.
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Santana
The name of this town is due to a primitive chapel dedicated to Santa 'Ana, which gave rise to the present church.
Because the municipality was inaccessible by sea and land, its inhabitants have preserved features that have not suffered outside influences. One example that comes from this isolation is the typical architectural style of their houses with thatched roofs known as “casinhas de Santana” (little houses of Santana).
The tourism sector is currently the main economic resource of this county.
Here, you can visit the Madeira Theme Park and the Natural Reserve of Rocha do Navio.
In June 2011, the municipality of Santana received the distinction of “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO recognizing the richness of an ecosystem where it seeks to reconcile biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. This reserve includes a land component, corresponding to the entire surface of the municipality above sea level and still a marine component, which presents a wide variety of natural and unique human, landscape, environmental and cultural values of local, regional, national and international interest.
In Santana, one finds Biosphere Routes that span over more than 120 km and allow visitors to enjoy the vast natural heritage, contemplate the landscaped surroundings, enjoy nature, meet the cultural richness of the places and engage with the local population. Here you find the pedestrian trails of Vereda do Pico Ruivo, Levada do Rei and Levada do Caldeirão Verde.
Six parishes comprise this county and city: Arco de São Jorge, Faial, Ilha, Santana, São Jorge and São Roque do Faial.
It was here that Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira disembarked, in 1419, when they discovered Madeira.
Machico became town on 2nd August 1996 and has about 20,000 inhabitants distributed among its 68 km2.
Legend has it that already a century before this discovery, Robert Machim and Anna d'Arfet had found refuge here. The distortion of the name Machim resulted in the name of this city.
The bay of Machico invites for a walk amidst the amazing view over sea and land. To the east of the Machico valley is the Pico de Facho Belvedere, from where you can admire the panoramic views from the peaks of the central area of the island up to the Ponta de São Lourenço.
The Banda Além beach, in the bay of Machico, is about 125 meters long and 70 meters wide. This beach is distinguished for its yellow sand, imported from Morocco.
Five parishes make up this municipality: Água de Pena, Caniçal, Machico, Porto da Cruz and Santo António da Serra.
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Machico
It was here that Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira disembarked, in 1419, when they discovered Madeira.
Machico became town on 2nd August 1996 and has about 20,000 inhabitants distributed among its 68 km2.
Legend has it that already a century before this discovery, Robert Machim and Anna d'Arfet had found refuge here. The distortion of the name Machim resulted in the name of this city.
The bay of Machico invites for a walk amidst the amazing view over sea and land. To the east of the Machico valley is the Pico de Facho Belvedere, from where you can admire the panoramic views from the peaks of the central area of the island up to the Ponta de São Lourenço.
The Banda Além beach, in the bay of Machico, is about 125 meters long and 70 meters wide. This beach is distinguished for its yellow sand, imported from Morocco.
Five parishes make up this municipality: Água de Pena, Caniçal, Machico, Porto da Cruz and Santo António da Serra.
It is in this county on the east coast, situated about 18 km from the capital, that the Madeira International Airport is located.
Throughout several cultural exhibitions that display works by regional artists and others take place at Casa da Cultura de Santa Cruz (Culture House).
In addition to Santa Cruz, Camacha, Caniço, Gaula and Santo António da Serra are the parishes that make up this municipality.
For more information: Santacruz-madeira.com/
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Santa Cruz
It is in this county on the east coast, situated about 18 km from the capital, that the Madeira International Airport is located.
Throughout several cultural exhibitions that display works by regional artists and others take place at Casa da Cultura de Santa Cruz (Culture House).
In addition to Santa Cruz, Camacha, Caniço, Gaula and Santo António da Serra are the parishes that make up this municipality.
For more information: Santacruz-madeira.com/
Porto Santo is the second largest island of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, with 42.48 km² and 5 483 people. The capital is the city of Vila Baleira. Porto Santo is also a Portuguese municipality. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the extreme south-west of Europe and just 500 km from the African coast and 1,000 km from Europe, you can fly in from Lisbon in a 1 ½ hour flight.
Various points of interest from geomorphological, natural and scenic points of view can be found on the island of Porto Santo. They are all worth a visit, as they are perfect locations for photo sessions.
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Porto Santo Island
Porto Santo is the second largest island of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, with 42.48 km² and 5 483 people. The capital is the city of Vila Baleira. Porto Santo is also a Portuguese municipality. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the extreme south-west of Europe and just 500 km from the African coast and 1,000 km from Europe, you can fly in from Lisbon in a 1 ½ hour flight.
Various points of interest from geomorphological, natural and scenic points of view can be found on the island of Porto Santo. They are all worth a visit, as they are perfect locations for photo sessions.