Thatched houses
Small triangular houses with thatched roofs, painted white with red doors and blue trim, the symbol of Santana.
Verified: 2026-04-06
Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
Small triangular houses with thatched roofs, painted white with red doors and blue trim, the symbol of Santana.
Verified: 2026-04-06
The parish church in the centre of the village, dedicated to Saint Anne, who gave Santana its name.
A park with pavilions, gardens and a lake that tell the history and traditions of Madeira, good for families.
A forest park in the laurel woods with a thatched rest house, ponds and the start of the Caldeirão Verde levada.
Verified: 2026-04-06
A classic levada walk through the laurel forest and short tunnels, ending at a tall waterfall in a green cauldron.
Madeira's highest peak (1,862 m), reached from Achada do Teixeira by a paved trail, with views above the clouds.
Verified: 2026-04-06