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Madeira Locals. In Madeira, leisure activities are very diverse and will satisfy all your desires. The Sea offers superb conditions for sailing, fishing, whale watching and dolphin watching, water skiing, surfing, diving and of course, swimming.
On land, recreational opportunities are also very varied. For a day out, you can opt for a tour bus in Madeira, leaving the discomfort of driving to a professional and relaxed leaving the discovery of the most beautiful landscapes of the island. Here we will give all the information about all the places of interest varied by meeting the tourists are looking for in Madeira and Porto Santo.

santana Locals Featured 

Santana

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Santana is composed of six parishes (Arco de São Jorge, Ilha, Faial, Santana, São Jorge and São Roque do Faial), lives mainly from agriculture, handicrafts and tradition. The mountainous landscapes are dominated by the lush green that characterizes the Laurissilva Forest. Indeed, some of its landscapes are classified as World Heritage, which is certainly a strong contribution to maintaining its beauty. With so many attractions, it is normal that a large part of the tourists draw a circle around Santana and highlight it as a mandatory point of visit. And…

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Calheta Locals 

Calheta

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The municipality of Calheta is located between the south and the West End of Madeira Island and its area, approximately 116 km2, makes it the most extensive of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. About 12,000 people live here. It is thought that the origin of its name comes from the small bay or cove that serves it as port and that it watched João Gonçalves Zarco when he intended to go ashore. This is the meaning of the word”calheta”. In this locality lies the center of the Arts “Casa das…

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Câmara de Lobos Locals Featured 

Câmara de Lobos

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Câmara de Lobos is a town and civil parish on the south coast of Madeira Island. The municipality of Câmara de Lobos has about 35 000 inhabitants spread over an area of 51.82 km2. The name of this parish derives from the fact that, at the time of the discovery of the island, large numbers of sea wolves were seen in that cove that still maintains the same configuration today. Currently, these animals occasionally appear only on the southern coast of the island, with a colony preserved on the Desert…

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Ribeira Brava - Located on the south coast madeira Locals 

Ribeira Brava – Located on the south coast madeira

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Located on the south coast, the municipality of Ribeira Brava has an area of about 65.10 km2, where about 12,500 inhabitants are distributed. Ribeira Brava was elevated to the category of village in 1928. Its main economic activity is agriculture. Sweet potatoes, beans, vegetables, some cereal, fruit and wine are taken from the cultivation of the land. The Church of Saint Benedict, built in the 15th century and situated in the village of Ribeira Brava, exposes magnificent panels of clear Flemish influence, representing the Virgin and boy, Saint Benedict and…

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Porto Moniz in Madeira Island Locals Featured 

Porto Moniz in Madeira Island

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The Porto Moniz region, which is located in the northern part of the island of Madeira. Measures 8040 hectares and contains a population of around 2927 (Statistics 2001) inhabitants living in four wards: Porto Moniz, Achadas da Cruz, Ribeira da Janela and Seixal. In the initial example of Madeira’s discovery, this settlement was baptized by Lugar da Ponta do Tristão. The river bank is known as Janela da Clara and the upper yard, which lies between Sítio dos Lamaceiros and Achadas da Cruz, is called Ponta do Tristão. Porto Moniz…

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Ribeiro Frio - Balcões Locals 

Ribeiro Frio – Balcões

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Ribeiro Frio (Cold River) is an natural playground situated in the north of the island, at a deep valley surrounded by mountains. That location is well-known by locals and tourists for its trouts and lovely walks along its nature trails. For those who wish to go on a trek without Waiting for hours, the surroundings of are a must with its walks across the Levada (Levada is that the title of this gutters pushed into the rock so as to carry water in the entire island). The stroll will take…

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The north of Madeira Island Locals 

The north of Madeira Island

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The North of Madeira using its miles of both wild and natural shore will provide you with an unforgettable scene using a unique flora and fauna and will help you realize the volcanic sources of that amazing island. The North of the Island is only one hour’s drive from Funchal and also the discovery of that part of Madeira can help you recognize the island, its firm, the creativity and adaptability of its people, their courage and their audacity. Madeira is a rich and extensive destination and we recommend all…

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Discover Madeira Locals 

Places to visit in Madeira – 10 of the most beautiful

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This woefully underrated travel destination forms part of the cluster of Portuguese owned islands located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Volcanic in origin with rugged interiors lined with lush vegetarian and exotic flowers, the tourist masses tend to avoid this subtropical paradise leaving its natural beauty to those in the know. Here is our guest writer’s choice for 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Madeira… Monte Palace Tropical Garden One of Madeira’s top attractions, the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens are set in the hills high above Funchal. The gardens feature thousands…

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Quinta do Lorde Marina Locals 

Quinta do Lorde Marina

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Picture yourself sailing the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in search of a refuge in paradise for your boat and a good harbour from which to set out on your discovery of Madeira Island. Opened in November 2002, the Quinta do Lorde Marina is part of the dazzling Quinta do Lorde Resort. You have at your disposal modern support installations in a tranquil and familiar setting where you will feel at home. Its privileged location on the Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula, bathed by crystalline waters, with constant winds and…

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City of Funchal - Monte - A view over the city of Funchal Locals 

City of Funchal – Monte – A view over the city of Funchal

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Since the nineteenth century until the Second World War, Monte has always been a prime location thanks to its favourable climate. It has several “quintas”, surrounded by tropical gardens, which formerly operated as hotels. A train circulated from Funchal to Monte (Terreiro da Luta being the last stop) between 1893 and 1930. In Largo da Fonte you can still see the proof left by this once popular method of transportation. city of Funchal The suburb of Monte is situated about five hundred meters above Funchal. One of the many option…

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