Church of São Bento
One of the oldest churches on Madeira, with a spire covered in blue-and-white tiles and a Manueline font.
Verified: 2026-04-06
Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
One of the oldest churches on Madeira, with a spire covered in blue-and-white tiles and a Manueline font.
Verified: 2026-04-06
A small 18th-century fort on the seafront, built against pirates and now a tourist office.
A promenade with cafés and a pebble beach at the mouth of the valley, sheltered and sunny.
A museum in an old manor and mill showing traditional island life, from fishing and weaving to winemaking.
A mountain pass at about 1,000 m with views over both coasts and the start of several walking trails.
One of Madeira's longest irrigation channels, with easy walking paths through terraces and woods above the south coast.
Verified: 2026-04-06