The golf course of Santo da Serra was built in 1937. It was been redesign in 1991 by the famous architect Robert Tent Jones, that had created a truly masterpiece. It`s known has one of the 100 best golf courses in Europe and in here happen the most important events in Madeira. One of the […]
The peros are little yellow apples that can be acid, bitter and sweets natives of this parish. All the years, in this parish realize a step of the pero that makes the famous and delicious drink known for Sidra. It`s a pleasant drink, that results from the fermentation of juice of different peros that are […]
The market of Santo António da Serra is situated close to the Quinta of the Board, in the parish center. The little villa has, every Sundays, tens of modest regional merchants that have little tents. Here you can find a little of all, since clothes, lots of handmade objects, flowers, land, fruits and vegetables. All […]
The Recreational and Cultural Group of Santo António da Serra has an important role in the dissemination of culture and traditions of the parish. Was funded in 13th February 1998 and this group is the result of the work of some teenagers. This group is graduated by 39 people, with ages between 12 and 77 […]
This inn was, in XIX century, the Casa Velha do Palheiro, the holidays residence of the first count of Carvalha, which is coated by many few trees by everywhere in the world. In the end of XIX century, the propriety was been acquired by the Blandy family that in the XX century restore it and […]
When the weather permits, the walks by the Entrosa path it`s recommended. It has a magnificent view over the north coast of Arco de São Jorge parish here has weeds and sculptures carved in the rocks by the wind.
The Faial Islanders are close to the seaside of Faial parish. The islanders are numerous and each one has specific names, namely Pedra do Canto, Pedra Francesa e Pedra da Galé which gives an own characteristic to the parish.
The Penha D` Águia is a symbol identifies the most scenic of Faial which is represented in postcards. Is characterized to be a great rocky massif of 590 meters which is possible get to the top through the Penha D` Águia Site and the Cruz Site. The Penha D` Águia offers a gorgeous panorama above […]
In São Jorge Pebble Beach has a little beach known as São Jorge Pebble Beach and also has three swimming pools and a restaurant here we can enjoy the beautiful views. The Pebble Beach has freshwater lake as also a access to the sea which people should just go when the sea it`s calm. This […]
Between the XVI and XX century, the Site of the Calhau da Ribeira de São Jorge has commercial and industrial activities very relevant to Santana county. In the XX century, this place lost his monopoly because of the construction of the new regional street. Actually, the Site of the Calhau da Ribeira de São Jorge […]
The Old Bridge of Faial is situated in Fajã Site, in Faial parish. Built in 1904, was considered until that date as one of the biggest construction of its kind in all island. Has as principal objective to make a link by land between the neighboring parishes, as in the south part and the north […]
Bolo do Caco (regional bread) The Bolo do Caco it`s an specialty of the Madeira cuisine. Is mixed in a basin the flour as it was a bread, but when it goes yeast, carve up the breads, flatten and placed in a board of clay or iron and it`s cook in simmer. We eat this […]
Broa de mel Put in a basin the flour, cinnamon, soda and chopped walnuts. Mix all. Do a pit in the middle, put the margarine, grease and lemon zest and start to crease until it had a ball form and be loose. Oil the board with margarine and make little balls and put it separated […]
Picado is one of the most popular meat dishes in Madeira Island, and also one of the most appreciated among locals and tourists. This specialty is made with small cubes of veal, seasoned with salt, pepper and trampled garlic. It is traditionally served on a platter and surrounded by chips.
In the parish of Calheta you can find a huge variery of local produts, namely Madeira Embroidery, tapestry, handicrafts, wickerwork and hand painting tiles.
One of the best deserts in Madeira Island is definitely the pudim de maracujá. This specialty is served in many restaurants in Madeira and Porto Santo Islands.
Golf The Santo da Serra parish it`s one of the places in the island perfect for the golf lovers. It has a huge garden, well equipped, that is situated in the Inn of Golf Club da Serra and in the Palheiro Golf. This place has marvelous green views and a huge view above the southeast […]
Calheta municipality has several walking paths where you can enjoy breathtaking views, stunning sceneries and luxurious mountains. Most of them are easy paths, but there are some difficult ones. Exertion ratings range from 1, which is easy, to 5, strenuous. Before you set out, you have to bear in mind that walks have different grading, […]
