Limpets is a common name for many different kinds of saltwater and freshwater snails. Rice with limpets is one of the most appreciated dishes in Madeira Island. Ingredients: rice 1 finely-chopped onion diced tomatoes 1 minced clove of garlic 1 bay leaf a drizzle of olive oil 1 finely chopped mild or hot chili, […]
Opening Hours: from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rua Dr. João A. Teixeira, nº 23 Phone: +351 291 972101
Opening Hours: From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Phone: +351 291 970040
Cabbage soup is one of the most typical and appreciated soups in Madeira Island, specially in the northern coast.
The Plateau of Paúl da Serra is situated in the Western part of Madeira Island, namely between Encumeada (Ribeira Brava/São Vicente) and Porto Moniz. This plateau includes Rabaçal, Estanquinhos, Fonte do Bispo, Bica da Cana and Fanal. This plateau offer visitors fantastic breathtaking views over the mountains.
Nossa Senhora da Encarnação chapel is situated in the civil parish of Ribeira da Janela, in the municipality of Porto Moniz. The civil parish of Ribeira da Janela once had a chapel in honor of Nossa Senhora da encarnação, but it was destructed by an alluvion in 1558. Later on, in 1699, locals built a […]
Santo Amaro is patron saint of our civil parish. The festivities take place between January 14 and 15.
The famous Trout Rearing Pond of Seixal is located at Chão da Ribeira, on an incredibly beautiful and unique valley. To get there, you just need to turn left at the Mother Church and go all the way up until you get into the valley.
Honey cake is one of the most famous traditional cakes in the Archipelago of Madeira. It is made of sugar cane molasses. This delicious cake dates back to the times when Madeira Island was an important sugar producer, and thus, played an importan role in this industry. This cake is a Christmas specialty in the […]
Bife de Atum (Tuna Steak) Ingredients 750 g (26.46 ounces) tuna 2.5 dl (0.44 pints) vinegar 2.5 dl (0.44 pints) white wine 4 garlic cloves 1 parsley sauce Salt Pepper Olive oil or oil, for frying Oreganos Preparation Cut the tune into not very thin slices that are placed on a […]
1 chopped garlic clove 1 chopped onion Butter, to taste Olive oil, to taste Salt, to taste Limpets 1 cube of chicken stock 2 cups of rice Place the olive oil, butter, limpets, onion, garlic, chicken stock in a pan. When the butter has been melted, stir a little once in a while. Next, […]
Santo Antão Church Located right at the centre of the community, by the regional road. Opening Hours: From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sundays at 9 a.m. Confessions, Language, Contacts Portuguese – Christmas and Easter
Ingredients 1 kg (35.27 ounces) sliced bonito Common salt, to taste Garlic, to taste Bay leaves, to taste Onion, to taste Parsley, to taste Olive oil and vinegar, to taste Preparation Cover the bonito with salt and let it rest overnight. The following day, wash it, add the garlic and let […]
Fish Chowder Ingredients 1 kg (35.27 ounces) sword fish, or tuna, or different kinds of fish 2 onions 2 tomatoes 1.5 kg (52.91 ounces) potatoes Garlic, to taste Olive oil, to taste Parsley, to taste Peppercorn, to taste White wine, to taste Water, to taste Preparation Fry the onion in the […]
Trout is the name given to a number of species of freshwater and saltwater fish, belonging to the Salmoninae family. Besides, they are classified as an only fish. These fishes can be found in cool, clear streams and lakes. These species were introduced in Madeira Island in 1950. In Seixal civil parish, more specifically in […]
Ingredients 3 cups of milk 3 cups of flour Lemon peel Cinnamon stick 4 or 5 eggs Baking powder Preparation Boil the milk with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Add the flour and mix. Add the eggs, one by one. These are fried in oil and on a gentle fire. […]
Santo António festival takes place in the first weekend of September, in Sítio do Salão. This is a religious festival, in honor of the patron saint Santo António.
