After arriving at Arco de São Jorge via Estrada Regional 101 (Regional Road), you just have to change direction at the first junction on your left. The playground in Arco de São Jorge, the single in this parish, is a space dedicated to the children of this parish. Here they have some of the […]
After arriving at Arco de São Jorge via Estrada Regional 101 (Regional Road), you just have to change direction at the first junction on your left. This church it`s open to the public in Saturdays (6 p.m) and in Sundays (10 a.m).
Who goes towards Arco de São Jorge – Santana, before arriving to Ribeira Funda will find a viewpoint with a fabulous view above the seaside in direction to Santana, but all the North Coast in direction to Porto Moniz. Here we can find a lighthouse which was an important element in the past years to […]
Faial parish had it first church, close to the River that unfortunately ends to be destroyed by the waters of the same. In XVIII century was built the actual Faial Church, in a place farther of the river.
The chapel is located at Sítio da Fazenda, excavated on soft stone, by slaves and Moors. Fortim do Faial, at Pico Guindaste, has some cannon parts.
The feast of the Blessed Sacrament happens at Arco de São Jorge parish in July. This party is on honor of Lord Blessed Sacrament here every year happen, in one of the days of the party, the mass with procession. Are days of traditional party in north of the island.
The São José party happens every year, in March, at Arco de São Jorge parish. As the name says, is a party in honor Holy St. Joseph that has as objective to remain the importance of this saint in the parish. Increasingly, this traditional party has more adherents.
Foz da Ribeira Natural Pool After passing the town centre, continue on the Regional Road. Turn right at the second bridge.
The Feast of Nossa Senhora da Natividade happens in Faial parish in September. This feast aims to honor the Nossa Senhora da Natividade because she is the patroness of this parish. Is one of the biggest feast in this partish.
The Água d` alto Cascade is situated in Faial parish. The water of this cascade travels the town center where follow to the cascade close to the restaurant “Ponte Velha”. This one ends in Seca Riverside going to the sea close to Foz da Ribeira do Faial.
Santo António Chapel is situated in Santana municipality and dates back to the XVI century. This chapel was one of the first monuments being built in this place. It owes its name to the patron saint – Santo António.
Santana main Church was built in 1572 but was only finished in 1745. This monument is presented in a Barroque style. The main has an alterpiece in guilt carved wood with a painting in the centre, representing Saint Ana and Saint Joaquim.
The osier twigs are a big tradition in Madeira Island which is one of the principals industries in the island where this tradition it`s bigger in some parishes. Faial parish is one of the parishes that produce more osier twigs. The production of those osier twigs is for the traditional handicraft of the island. This […]
The Feast of Santíssimo Sacramento happens in all parishes in Madeira Island. In Faial parish this feast is always with lots of tradition and animation where attracts all the people of the parish and surroundings.
One of the most important and popular crafts in Santana civil parish is weaving. Besides, spinning is also a typical cratf in Santana. These activities reflect locals culture and Don’t miss a chance of vising this parish and its weaving products. These objects are made by local artisans.
“Festa dos Compadres” is one of the most important and emblematic events of Santana civil parish. This is an annual event, where thousands of locals and tourists come to Santana to assist this magnificent event. It consists on a fun public judgment demonstration of both “Compadres” and “Comadres”, which are accused of numerous infidelities, ending […]
In Santana civil parish there is a beautiful rock, which is best known as Homem em Pé. This is a rocky/basaltic formation. This basaltic rock is situated in Achada do Teixeira, in Santana. This place is near Pico Ruivo, the hightest peak of Madeira Island. This rock is similar to a man standing up. […]
Situated in São Jorge parish, the São Pedro Chapel it`s one of the most antique chapel in Madeira which is still used. The Saint São Pedro it`s a catholic image very important in this parish thence his name in the chapel. The importance to preserve this parish it was noted in 2011 where have substituted […]
Santana civil parish is well-kown for a wide range of local products. One of the most important regional products is wickerwork. This industry began in 1850, in Madeira Island. Today, wickerwork objects can be found in many places all over Madeira Island. The most famous objects are wicker baskets.
