The Balcões viewpoint is at São Roque do Faial parish. This viewpoint, when the weather permits, enables a fantastic view above the green mountains where we can see Eagle Rock (Penha d`águia) site. Is an amazing viewpoint above the very own view in north of Madeira Island.
Located between Tabúa and Ponta do Sol, at Sítio da Lombada. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Lugar de Baixo.
The wish to endow Madeira with a Botanical garden dates back to the 17th century. That dream finally came true in 1960. For that purpose, Quinta do Bom Sucesso, property of the Reid’s family, was acquired. Madeira’s botanical garden, 3 km away from Funchal, has a privileged geographical location – on the southern slope of […]
This park covers 1,000 hectares and rises to 1800 m above sea level. The lowest section of the park is only 520 m above sea level. The park was conceived as an educational and conservation resource, but also to provide additional leisure space for the population and for visitors. Because of the significant variation […]
The Porto Santo landscape is enlivened by traditional windmills scattered here and there. Because of its considerable flatness, the island is exposed to very strong winds from several quadrants. The windmills were built to grind cereal for bread making. The first one was built in 1794. This was the largest construction work built […]
This magnificent viewing point, located 1.6 km from Vila Baleira, is preceded by an avenue of palm trees and by a windmill. From here, you enjoy a breathtaking and panoramic view over Porto Santo beach (on the west) and the conical sahpe of Baixo peak and the Islet of Ilhéu de Cima (on the […]
On an island with scarce water resources, natural springs are still extremely valuable. In the olden days, this spring had the tastiest water on the whole island, being inclusively used for medical purposes. The locals considered it a sacred spring. Today, Fonte da Areia no longer outpours the water that it used to. […]
Pico do Facho is situated in the civil parish of Machico, 330 meters high. This place offers an amazing viewing point where visitors can enjoy breathtaking and stuning views over Machico and goes along Ponta de S. Lourenço.
To enjoy the beautiful view above all Arco de São Jorge parish, it`s no doubt that, the Beira da Quinta viewpoint, situated in the regional street that alloy Santana to São Vicente, close to the people of Ribeira Funda of São Jorge, is a perfect place to observe the landscape which evolves the parish.
Rocha do Navio’s Natural Reserve is situated in Santana. This is one of the most beautiful spots in the northern coast of Madeira Island. This reserve has created in 1997 when locals became concerned about exploitative methods used by fishermen. The protected area streches from Ponta de São Jorge to the Ponta do Clérigo. This distance […]
This walking path is one of the most well-known and appreciated walks among the locals of Porto da Cruz civil parish. “Boca do Risco” is a magnificent and pleasant walk, where walkers can enjoy panoramic breathtaking views over the sea and montains. It has an extention of 15km.
Pico das Flores viewing point, also known as Ponta da Calheta viewing point, is one of the most visited places either by locals or by tourists, in Porto Santo Island. This place offers visitors a magnificent view over Porto Santo Island. If the weather is good, it is possible to see the beautiful Madeira Island. […]
The Guindaste Viewpoint is situated in Faial Parish. It gives a unique view to the sea that fence the parish as also the beautiful tocks of the parish. This viewpoint also permits to have a panorama view to the beach of Faial parish. The Guindaste viewpoint is also used by the amateur fishing.
Achada do Marques is situated in Ilha civil parish, in Santana. This beautiful place belongs to Madeira Natural Park, located between the trees and indigenous plants. Here, you can hear birds singing, in any time of the year.
This trail begins at the Queimadas Forestry Park and winds along the walkway of the levada of Caldeirão Verde at 990 m elevation, in the municipality of Santana. The levada of Caldeirão Verde is an impressive work of art built in the 18th century that begins in the main stream bed of the Caldeirão Verde […]
Pico das Pedras Forest Park is an amazing park situated in Santana civil parish. It has a huge variety of endemic flora. This is a place worth of visiting.
Paúl da Serra is one of the most beautiful places in Madeira Island. Ecah year, thousands of tourists visit this plateau to see its stunning views over the green mountains and valleys. Paúlda Serra is the longest plateau, as well as the highest one in Madeira Island. This place is a starting point of many […]
Zimbralinho is a beautiful place situated in the western part of Porto Santo Island, namely between Flores viewing point and Morenos. This is one of the most visited places on the island. It offer fantastic and panoramic views of Porto Santo Island. Besides, locals and tourists can walk along the trail and find a pebbled […]
The Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse was built in 1922, in the civil parish of Ponta do Pargo. It is situated in the western point of Madeira Island.
