What to visit in Santana

Triangular house with thatched roof in Madeira.

What to visit

What to visit

What to visit in Santana

In a municipality that is a Biosphere Reserve altogether, there is much to see and do. In addition to the rich diversity of fauna and flora, there is an extensive built heritage.

Pools among green mountains near the beach in Madeira.

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Nature Seekers

Triangular-roofed house among trees and nature in Madeira.

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Queimadas Forest Park

Queimadas Forest Park is home to precious flora, typical of the Laurissilva Forest of Madeira. It is the perfect place to relax in contact with nature.

Madeira mountains with sun shining in the sky.

Madeira Peaks

Pico do Areeiro

One of the highest points of Madeira Archipelago, at an altitude of 1818 metres, Pico do Areeiro offers a privileged view of the Madeiran Mountain Massif.

Woman sitting on rock overlooking mountains and sea in Madeira.

Central Mountain Range

Pico Ruivo

At an altitude of 1862 metres, Pico Ruivo is the highest point of the archipelago of Madeira. The amplitude of its view is therefore unparalleled.

Sea Lovers

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Rocha do Navio

Natural Reserve with a very relevant natural heritage.

Rocha do Navio Natural Reserve 2

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Foz da Ribeira do Faial

Small beach with a natural pool and several leisure areas.

Pebble beach with waves, mountains, and houses in the background in Madeira.

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Calhau de São Jorge Bathing Complex

With a small freshwater lagoon and three swimming pools.

Pools among green mountains near the beach in Madeira.

Culture Passionates

Triangular houses surrounded by green garden in Madeira.

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Casas de Santana

Standing out as one of the archipelago's most iconic landmarks, the triangular-shaped and thatched roof Casas de Santana are a unique historical heritage.

Yellow fountain by walkway and house in Madeira.

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Santa Ana Fountain

The Santa Ana Fountain has been classified as a Monument of Local Value since 2000, and is part of the municipality's architectural landscape.

Viewpoint with historic cannons amid nature in Madeira.

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Fortim do Faial

Built in the 18th century to watch for invaders, the Fortim do Faial offers a trip back in time and a panoramic view of the north coast of Madeira.

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São Jorge

São Jorge Church

Built in the 17th century, the São Jorge Church is a symbol of the built heritage of the municipality of Santana. Is the largest baroque church in Madeira.

Valley between mountains near the beach in Madeira.

São Jorge

Primitive Centre of the parish of São Jorge

The Primitive Centre of the parish of São Jorge, in Calhau de São Jorge, houses the ruins of the sugar cane mills that were built there in the early days of the island's settlement.

Old mills inside stone house in Madeira.

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Watermill

Over 300 years old but recently restored, the São Jorge Watermill is located at Achadinha and is the last one operating in the island of Madeira.

Lilac flowers near house with aluminum roof and stone wall.

São Jorge

Serragem da Achadinha

Serragem da Achadinha is located in the parish of São Jorge. Considered a monument of local value, it is the only working water sawmill on Madeira.

Lighthouse near houses and cultivated fields in Madeira.

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São Jorge Lighthouse

Operating since 1959, the São Jorge Lighthouse has a 14 metres-high tower, marking the landscape of Ponta de São Jorge, on the north coast of the island.

Old chapel with red flowers and plants.

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Nossa Senhora da Penha de França Chapel

Carved out of a large rock, the Nossa Senhora da Penha de França Chapel is a unique monument, located in the parish of Faial, municipality of Santana.

Old stone bridge with green vegetation.

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Faial Old Bridge

The Faial Old Bridge, for a long time the longest bridge on Madeira, was destroyed by a storm in 1984. Today, only three of its seven arches remain.

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Madeira Theme Park

The Madeira Theme Park is a unique attraction in the archipelago. Located in the municipality of Santana, it is an important space dedicated to the history and tradition of the Archipelago of Madeira.

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Madeira Gardens

Quinta do Arco in São Jorge

At Quinta do Arco in São Jorge you have the opportunity to visit one of the most exceptional rose gardens in the world where very rare species can be found

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Museums

Museum of Wine and Vine

The Museum of Wine and Vine focuses on the production process of this regional product which, over the centuries, has conquered the world.

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Santana Parish Church

With around 500 years of history, the Santana Parish Church was built in the area of a small chapel belonging to the parish of São Jorge.

Viewpoints

São Roque do Faial

Balcões Viewpoint

Contemplate the Ribeira da Metade Valley and the Central Mountain Range of the island.

Viewpoint with yellow flowers, tree, and mountains in Madeira.

São Roque do Faial

Ribeiro Frio Viewpoint

Enjoy a scenery marked by green and imposing mountains.

Benches at viewpoint in Madeira with mountain view.

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Cruzinhas Viewpoint

A virtually untouched landscape of dense, green Laurissilva Forest.

Viewpoint with green plants and mountain view.

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Lombo dos Palheiros Viewpoint

Contemplate the majesty of these mountains covered in a green mantle.

Green mountains with houses in Madeira.

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Pico Ruivo Viewpoint

The extension of observation area possible in this place is admirable.

Three people at sunset among clouds in Madeira’s mountains.

São Roque do Faial

Empenas Viewpoint

On the Santana Mountains, overlooking the east coast.

Viewpoint with stone benches overlooking mountains and sea.

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Picarouto Viewpoint

Panoramic view from São Jorge to Ponta de São Lourenço.

People at a viewpoint amid vegetation with sea and mountain views.

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Cova da Roda Viewpoint

Privileged location to observe the extension of the north coast.

Green trees, mountains, clouds, and sky in Madeira.

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Guindaste Viewpoint

Take a look at the peculiar coastal geology of the north coast of Madeira.

People on a glass viewpoint with views of the sea and mountain in Madeira.

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Nossa Senhora dos Bons Caminhos Viewpoint

Wide view over Faial and Penha d'Águia.

Viewpoint with Our Lady statue and views of mountains and sea.

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Curtado Viewpoint

Be dazzled by the coastline of the parish of Faial.

Green valley with houses between mountains and sea view.

São Roque do Faial

Santo António Viewpoint

From here you can see part of Fajã da Rocha do Navio.

Green vegetation on lands near the sea and pebble beach.

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Núcleo de Casas Típicas Viewpoint

View over the fields of Santana, surrounded by typical houses.

Man in green shirt near triangular house with thatched roof.

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Rocha do Navio Viewpoint

Privileged view over the richness of this important Natural Reserve.

Person observing flowers with a view of the mountain and the sea in Madeira.

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Quinta do Furão Viewpoint

Catch a glimpse of the imposing north-east coastline from a cliff top.

Crop fields with mountains and sea in Madeira.

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Cabeço do Resto Viewpoint

Surrounded by water, overlooking the city of Santana.

Picnic tables with mountain view and stone house in Madeira.

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Eiras Viewpoint

Overlooking a valley covered by the Laurissilva Forest.

Mountains with green vegetation and bridge in Madeira.

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Pico Viewpoint

A view of the mountains that surround the parish of Ilha.

Viewpoint with tree in the mountains in Madeira.

São Jorge

Vigia Viewpoint

Complete panoramic view over the west shore of the north coast of Madeira.

Green vegetation on a hillside by Madeira’s sea.

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Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

Landscape dominated by the imposing rock formations of Madeira.

Viewpoint between mountains with clouds in Madeira.

São Jorge

Beira da Quinta Viewpoint

Complete view over the northwest coast up to Porto Moniz.

Garden of white flowers near viewpoint overlooking valley and sea in Madeira.

São Jorge

Boca das Voltas Viewpoint

In the area overlooking São Jorge, with a wide view.

Garden with picnic benches and sea view in Madeira.

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Cabo Aéreo Viewpoint

So named referring to the cable used to transport goods.

Vegetation on mountains with sun and sea view.

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