The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana, an event to be held on February, 20th,22nd,23rd and 27th. It is an event that sets the begining of Carnival festivities in the Region, known […]
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Bolo do Caco is a typical regional sweet from Madeira Island. Although it was created on the island of Porto Santo, to reuse leftover dough from homemade bread, it ended up becoming one of the most popular starters (and later accompaniment to some dishes) in Madeira and beyond. Bolo do Caco is round and flat […]
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The Faial Community Centre and Farmer’s Commission organize the Regional Custard Apple Exhibition, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Santana City Hall. This event celebrates the production of this emblematic fruit and its derivatives such as liqueurs, puddings, ice cream and smoothies! Join in the celebration of this […]
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The Funchal cable car connects downtown Funchal to the parish of Monte, and it has become a must-do tourist activity on the Island of Madeira. In the 20th century, the journey between Funchal and Monte was made by a steam train. With the creation of the Funchal Cable Car, this journey became possible in just […]
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Located in the picturesque town of Calheta, with very attractive comfort conditions, the Calheta Sand Beach is one of the most popular bathing resorts on the west coast of the island of Madeira. It is the perfect place to enjoy the warm days of this region, between the pleasant sandy beach and the crystal-clear waters […]
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In Levada dos Prazeres we start this magnificent walk between the sea and mountain landscapes. In a almost never ending winding paths through valleys and mountains with magnificent views overlooking the fishing village of the Paúl do Mar. Passing by raposeira, Fajã da ovelha until the far West cape Ponta do Pargo. It is a […]
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It is practically impossible to visit Madeira without remembering some of the most breathtaking landscapes of this island, almost always marked by the imposing presence of the Atlantic Ocean. A visit to the Piarro Viewpoint allows access to one of those unforgettable sceneries. This observatory is located in Lombo do Doutor, parish of Calheta. It […]
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The municipality of Calheta, on the west coast of the island of Madeira, benefits from a mild climate almost all year round. We should note that this is one of the municipalities with the lowest rainfall rate in the archipelago. As such, it is a very appealing destination for those looking to enjoy a day […]
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The west coast of the island of Madeira is home to a great diversity of extremely interesting religious monuments. They are important elements of the historical heritage of this region and, of course, unique testimonies of the experience of faith that is so characteristic of these populations. The Reis Magos Chapel is one of the […]
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The Christmas lights in Calheta are already lit, a moment watched by hundreds of people, residents and tourists, who went to the village. The Christmas ‘lights’ shine, at this time, in several arteries of the municipality, namely in the centers of the eight parishes and next to the churches where the Christmas carols will be […]
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