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The parish of the livestock fair The civil parish of Achadas da Cruz is located on the furthest north-western side of Madeira Island, between Ponta do Pargo and Ponta do Tristão.   Achadas da Cruz belongs to Porto Moniz municipality. Due to its altitude, the settlement of Achadas da Cruz took a long time.   […]

The place of the chapel   One of the most representative symbols of the picturesque civil parish of São Vicente is the small chapel built inside a basalt cave, at the mouth of the stream that passes through the village. However, São Vicente is much more than that. The region has been carefully engraved by […]

The “Court of the North” Ponta Delgada civil parish was described by the Portuguese writer Agostina Bessa Luís as the «Corte do Norte» (Court of the North), because of the level of cultural sophistication and nobility of its population. It seems the promontory upon which it is situated will try to detach itself from the […]

A parish with a view Ribeira da Janela offers one the most beautiful views over the northern coast of the Madeira Island. With a high region that is unknown even to some of the Madeirans, Ribeira da Janela exhibits careful and traditional construction, in a peaceful and quite environment.   It owes its name to […]

The land of the sun   Ponta do Sol is the only civil parish in the Island named after the sun, corresponding, in fact, to what the municipality, in general, and the civil parish, in particular, have to offer. In truth, Ponta do Sol owes its name to the existence of a rock hedge entering […]

Quiet land   The civil parish Madalena do Mar is known for its typical fishermen quarter, located right at the entrance, for those arriving from Ponta do Sol. However, this civil parish has a lot more to offer. One of Madalena do Mar’s main features is the beautiful coastal road, connecting both ends of the […]

Plateaux land   Canhas civil parish owes its name to one of its first settlers, João de Canha. Historically, João de Canha is known to have been D. Diogo, Duque de Viseu’s squire. The civil parish, in Ponta de Sol municipality, was created by royal charter in January 30, 1557, having been established as such […]

The land of trout   The lands that today make up Seixal originally belonged to the Porto Moniz civil parish, when the latter was merely the headquarters of a simple chaplaincy performing the duties of an ecclesiastic parish. Seixal, as we know it today, is very different from the way it was at that time. […]

HISTORICAL NOTE ON the PALACE OF IS LOURENÇO  The Palace of Is Lourenço is, since the institution of the autonómico system, in 1976, the Official Residence of the Minister of the Republic for the Autonomous Region of the Wood. Located in the historical center of the city of the Funchal, it was classified as National […]

Country Houses   The village dates back to the mid-15th Century and the roots of Casa da Beira are dated to the 18th Century, and ever since owned by family of the current proprietor.   Casa da Beira is situated in the heart of Ponta Delgada in the municipal district of São Vicente, on the […]

In Santa Quitéria you will find the biggest shopping centre on the island, a spacious complex with unique features and many fabulous offers.Consisting of 83 shops, Madeira Shopping has a leisure area with 20 restaurants, a nice terrace with sea view, 7 cinemas and Microlândia (bowling, virtual reality machines and mini golf). The good thing […]

Rural Tourism   Casal São João, a typical Madeirien style house dating from 1930, is ideal for those who want to relax and admire Nature. It is situated on the Western Coast the town of Fajã da Ovelha, in the municipal district of Calheta.  Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is only 55km away. AddressSítio do […]

Country Houses     This Rural Tourism undertaking is classified as Country Houses and developed within a private estate in perfect harmony with nature. Lawns, century-old trees and a small creek make this the ideal place to relax.       However, if you intend to have a holiday which is full of activity, Quinta […]

Agro Tourism / Rural Tourism     Quinta do Arco features several small villas, totally independent from each other. The resort is established within orchards of sub-tropical fruit, avocado pear-trees, banana-plants, fig trees and orange trees, besides the magnificent collection of rose bushes, of a unique diversity in Portugal.   The original wine presses of […]

 – Santo Da Serra Holiday Information Heading north east of Funchal (Madeira’s capital) and through Camacha, you will come to the small hillside village of Santo da Serra. Set in the mountains there are spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, and Santo da Serra is home to a superb 27-hole golf course covering 9,003 metres; a […]

The prices presented are in euro. Bookings are subject to a minimum of 3 days. For shorter stays please contact us. and see our Hotel-rural -Estalagem A Quinta , in site You are welcome to check in from 12 noon onwards. Please check out from the apartment by 12 o’clock on the day of departure. Each apartment is […]

Country Houses Madeira island welcomes you to Atrio, a charming countryside house located on the sunny south side of Madeira near the picturesque village of Estreito da Calheta. Atrio offers nature lovers the perfect alternative from the busy hotels of Funchal. Enjoy Levada and mountain walks, surfing at Jardim do Mar, sailing at Calheta beach, […]

 Country Houses     Solar dos Ponte Lira is situated on the Northern Coast of Madeira Island in the seaside village of Seixal, in the municipal area of Porto Moniz.From the house one can admire the beautiful panoramic view of both the mountains and the ocean.     This location is a starting point for […]

  Mother Church of Caniço   Services:   Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., weekdays at 8 p.m., Tuesday at 8 a.m.   Opening Hours:   Only opens for services

 Santa Beatriz is the patron saint and martir of Água de Pena civil parish. Santa Beatriz church is situated in the city centre of Água de Pena, and it was built in 1745.