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 This chapel was built in the 20th century, in Sítio do Amparo.

This chapel was built in the 17th century, in Sítio do Cabo.

How to get there?   From the main Church of Boaventura, go down to the crossroads at Sítio do Pomar. Turn left and carry on until you get to the antenna. There you will find the viewing point.  

How to get there?   When you get to the Church, you will find a stone-paved road. Follow it to the end, where you will find the viewing point, by the graveyard.

Nossa Senhora das Neves   August 5th  

How to get there?   This viewing point is situated by the Estrada Regional 101 (regional road), after the Church.

How to get there?   Complexo balnear da Ponta Delgada (Ponta Delgada Bathing Centre) – when you arrive at Ponta Delgada via the Estrada Regional 101 (regional road), turn right at the crossroads located at the centre of the civil parish. 200 meters before the Church, you will find the pools.

How to get there?   Take the Estrada Regional 101 (regional road), in the direction of Boaventura – Ponta Delgada. On your right you will see a road, by the water treatment plant. Follow it all the way to the end. There you will find the viewing point. Afterwards, go down the footpath all the […]

  Ingredients:   1 kg pork with some fat slices of bread, to taste   Marinade: Two cups of vinegar 10 garlic cloves Laurel, to taste Pepper, to taste Marjoram or oreganos Common salt, to taste   Preparation Cut the meat into small pieces and season with salt. The following day, make the marinade and leave […]

  Câmara de Lobos Cultural Centre is situated in the historic city of Câmara de Lobos. This cultural centre aims at promoting thematic exhibitions, conferences, shows and events.   Rua São João de Deus   Phone: +351 291 911 480

How to get there?   In the direction of São Vicente – Santana, after the tunnel between Fajã da Areia and Ponta Delgada, Ribeira da Camisa is the first stream you will find, on a place called Lombinho.

This is a small rural chapel situated in Sítio das Feiteiras (regional road 104).

São Vicente Chapel is one of the most important arquitectural monuments of São vicente civil parish. It is situated in the mouth of São Vicente stream and it was built in basaltic block.   It was built in 1694 by orders of Inácio Sousa.      

Snails are one of the most famous and appreciated gastronomic specialties of Madeira Island. They are a great starter for both locals and tourists. Snails are boiled in water, salt and garlic. Before served, they are drizzled with lemon juice. Don’t miss a chance of tasting this delicious specialty.

 On Ester Sunday a flower carpet is made, attracting the curiosity of both tourists and the public in general. 

On the way to Curral das Freiras, there is a detour on the right leading to this belvedere.   Located at an altitude of 1095 m, it offers a spectacular view over the Civil Parish of Curral das Freiras, as well as of the surrounding mountains, offering you moments of indescribable beauty.   This incredible […]

Pico Jorge is a mountain relief situated in the civil parish of Curral das Freiras.

Sitio da Igreja – Curral das Freiras Opening Hours: 9 a.m.

“Brigalhó” is one of the most well-kown local products of the civil parish of Curral das Freiras. This product is usually harvest between April and June. Thus, it takes 24 hours to cook.