Canhas is a very typical madeiran village and has not much to offer in terms of historical and cultural heritage.

Canhas constitutes one of the access doors to Paúl da Serra, the great and only tableland in Madeira Island.

Paúl da Serra is characterised by being the main hydric resource that feeds the brooks and streams flowing down the Island. The strong flows of water originating there are used to irrigate the fields all-around.

Besides, it is very pleasant to go for a walk in the plateaux, strolling along the vast green field, where the island’s mountains meet.

According to the latest data available, Canhas has about 3,300 inhabitants, and the main economic resource of the parish resides in the primary sector, namely agriculture. There are also some industries such as blocks, cement and wood sawing.

Canhas has a very warm and mild climate, with temperatures ranging between 28 ºC (82 ºF) in the summer and 17 ºC (63 ºF) in the winter.