Ribeira da Janela Hydroelectric Station
Ribeira da Janela Hydroelectric Station was built in 1965 with the objective of satisfying the need for electric power.
Fanal
Fanal is situated in Porto Moniz municipality, namelly a litte above Ribeira da Janela. It is one of the most beautiful touristic places and offer visitors dazzling views over the hills and mountains. This place priviledges from beautiful sights of landscape and sea, where people can enjoy fantastic breathtaking and panoramic views. Besides, Fanal has […]
Ribeira da Janela Islets
Ribeira da Janela is a beautiful and typical village situated in the northern coast of Madeira Island. Near the maritime coast there are Ribeira da Janela Islets. This civil parish was named after a rock with a window that is at the end of the river Ilheu da Ribeira.
Madeira Embroidery
Madeira Embroidery is one of the most important industries in the Archipelago of Madeira. Today, Madeira Island is world known for this industry. The Madeira Embroidery, Tapestries and Handicrafts Institute (IBTAM) is an institute responsible for the certificates of quality attributed to both Madeira Embroidery and Madeira Wine. There is not a consensus regarding the […]
Bolo do Caco is one of the most appreciated gastronomic specialties in the Archipelago of Madeira. It is made of heat flour. This specialty usually accompanies the famous and most appreciated Espetada, hung in the laurel stick. This bread is typical on religious festivities and “arraiais”, and is done in the presence of people. Ingredients: […]
Handicraft Centre
The handicraft centre is situated in the town centre of Porto Santo Island. This centre shows a variety of handicrafts from the Archipelago of Madeira. Visitors have the possibility of watching craftsmen working. Centro de Artesanato do porto Santo Av. Manuel Gregório Pestana Júnior 9400-171 Porto Santo
Porto Santo Wine is one of the most famous regional products of Porto Santo Island. The “golden Island” has many restaurants where you can try the local gastronomy, namely fish and sellfish dishes, accompanied with the finest Porto Santo wine. When visiting Porto Santo, don’t miss a chance of tasting this delicious wine.
Saõ Vicente main church
São Vicente’s main church is situated in the centre of the village. This church was built in the XVII century and is delicated to Saint Vicent. It has three naves and a magnificent ceiling paintings, in where you can see Saint Vicent blessing the town.
Boaventura Islets
Nearby the maritime coast of Boaventura, there are three well-kown islets – Porco Islet, Red Islet and Black Islet.
Boca das Torrinhas
“Boca das Torrinhas” separates Boaventura mountain range from Curral das Freiras mountain range. Nearby “Boca das Torrinhas”, you can see many plants, belonging to Escrofulariaceas family.
Campanário Islet
This small islet is situated in sea-front of the civil parish of Campanário. It is also known as Lapa Islet. This is one of the most outstanding attractions of this parish.
São Jorge Stalk houses
These houses are very similar to the typical houses of Santana. They are stalk-covered houses. We can notice that the govern in Madeira Island it`s preserving this type of houses. An São Jorge it`s one of the parishes here the government it`s acting. The Stalk houses are every day a bigger attraction.
Embroideries
One of the most important local products in the Archipelago of Madeira is Embroidery. This product is well-known among many locals and tourists who visit the island. Embroideries have a unique character that identifies Madeira’s culture and costumes. The fabrics that are used in Embroidery industry are linen, organdie, cotton, natural silk and synthetic fibers. […]
Madeira Embroidery
Madeira Embroidery is one of the most important industries in Madeira Island. There is not a consensus regarding the appearance of the Madeira Embroidery in Madeira. The person responsible for the great impulse of this industry in Funchal city was Miss Phelps, daughter of a british businessman.
Wickerwork
São Jorge 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.
Laurel Forest
At São Roque do Faial parish is the Forest Park of Ribeiro Frio where is possible to watch the Laurel forest flora of Madeira Island and also the bird fauna of the island. In this place we can do lots of walks by the levadas where can visit the Balcões viewpoint or goes to Portela […]
Former Franciscan Convent
This convent has been recently restored. Since 1996, it has been the place of the Ethnographic Museum.
People`s Home of São Roque do Faial
The People`s Home of São Roque do Faial was always a pole building activities in São Roque do Faial parish. Their activities have been growing in and out of the parish. This has lots of entertainment groups that pretend remain with the tradition: the Camponeses (Peasants); Choir; Recreational Group; Orchestra of Mandolins and Tunacedros. All […]
Fort of São Bento
The defence of the Archipelago of Madeira has always been a constant concern for both kings and captains of the island. In Ribeira Brava city centre, there is a Fort called Forte de São Bento. In 1803, many of the forts situated in the village were destroyed, due to the great floods. The only on […]
Handicrafts in Ribeira Brava
Handicraft is one of the most famous local products in the Archipelago of Madeira. This local product also plays an important role in Ribeira Brava municipality. Besides, there are other products which are also important, namely Madeira embroidery, Madeira needlepoint and wickerwork.