Guidebook for Madeira by Carlos & Nélia
Restaurants
Due to the long established fishing tradition on the island, fish plays an important role in the daily diet of the locals. Tuna, espada (black scabbard fish), bacalhau (codfish), gaiado (a regional fish treated like codfish) and potas (similar to a huge squid) feature in many main courses. A must eat is the espada with banana, which is a very successful combination of a soft white fish with a strong tropical flavour.
Restaurante Cachalote
Frente de Mar de Porto MonizDue to the long established fishing tradition on the island, fish plays an important role in the daily diet of the locals. Tuna, espada (black scabbard fish), bacalhau (codfish), gaiado (a regional fish treated like codfish) and potas (similar to a huge squid) feature in many main courses. A must eat is the espada with banana, which is a very successful combination of a soft white fish with a strong tropical flavour.
Restaurante Santo António
n 656 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoRestaurante Caravela
ER101Good restaurante
Sightseeing
"Located in the center of the city of Funchal, in the historical center of Santa Maria, the Farmers Market is one of the landmarks that the capital of Madeira has to offer to those who visit and of course, to the whole population, where colors, aromas and tradition come together to toast and marvel who seeks it."
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Mercado de agricultores
"Located in the center of the city of Funchal, in the historical center of Santa Maria, the Farmers Market is one of the landmarks that the capital of Madeira has to offer to those who visit and of course, to the whole population, where colors, aromas and tradition come together to toast and marvel who seeks it."
"It is the highest cape in Europe, at an elevation of 580 m, and is famous for its suspended glass platform. The Cabo Girão viewpoint, situated on the highest promontory in Europe, at an elevation of 580 m, offers a vertiginous view of the fajãs of Rancho and Cabo Girão – small areas of cultivated land at the foot of the cliff – as well as magnificent panoramic views over the ocean and the municipalities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal."
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Cape Girão
"It is the highest cape in Europe, at an elevation of 580 m, and is famous for its suspended glass platform. The Cabo Girão viewpoint, situated on the highest promontory in Europe, at an elevation of 580 m, offers a vertiginous view of the fajãs of Rancho and Cabo Girão – small areas of cultivated land at the foot of the cliff – as well as magnificent panoramic views over the ocean and the municipalities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal."
Teleférico-Término
Monte
Zona Velha
1 Rua de Santa MariaParks & Nature
Piscinas naturales
Parque Tematico da Madeira
1 Estrada do Parque TemáticoPR1 Vereda do Areeiro
Doca do Cavacas
66 Rua da Ponta da CruzPlaya de Calheta
From Madeira Pearl you can see the Sunset and the most beautiful pier of Madeira.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cais da Ponta do Sol
From Madeira Pearl you can see the Sunset and the most beautiful pier of Madeira.
Shopping
Madeira Shopping
45 Caminho Santa QuitériaForum Madeira
390 Estrada MonumentalArts & Culture
CR7 Museum
Nº27 Av. Sá CarneiroCentro de Historias de Madeira
27 Rua D. Carlos ILocated in the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, the museum houses two permanent collections, one of minerals and another of contemporary sculpture from Zimbabwe.
In the eighteenth century, the English Consul Charles Murray bought a property south of Monte Church and turned it into a beautiful estate, called "Quinta do Prazer". The property was acquired in 1897 by Alfredo Guilherme Rodrigues and, inspired by the palaces he had seen on the banks of the River Rhine, he built a house with the characteristics of a palace. This was later converted into a hotel called the Monte Palace Hotel.
This hotel was visited by important national and foreign citizens who appreciated and enjoyed this lovely resort with its breath taking views of Funchal and the natural landscape that surrounded it. In 1943, Alfredo Guilherme Rodrigues passed away. Unfortunately, his family did not pursue his project, which led to the closure of the hotel and its passing into the hands of the financial institution "Caixa Económica do Funchal".
In 1987, the financial institution sold the property to the businessman José Manuel Rodrigues Berardo, who in return, donated it to the foundation which is named after him. Thus was born the Monte Palace Tropical Garden. Since then, the Tropical Garden has been enriched with native exotic plants from various countries (Cycads and Proteas from South Africa, azaleas from Belgium, heather from Scotland, etc.), as well as native plants from the Madeira Laurisilva forest (ferns, cedars, laurels, etc.). The ponds were also enriched with the introduction of Koi fish, presenting visitors with a splendid variety of colours
Tours of the garden are enriched with ostentatious stone ornamentation, windows, niches, pagodas, Buddhas, lanterns and sculptures from different parts of the world, cultures and eras. There is also a collection of tiles (15th to 20th centuries), a panel composed of 166 glazed terracotta tiles, entitled "The Adventure of the Portuguese in Japan" and a group of 40 panels depicting the History of Portugal, including the most important events in the Kingdoms and Republics.
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Jardín Tropical Monte Palace
4 Caminho do MonteLocated in the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, the museum houses two permanent collections, one of minerals and another of contemporary sculpture from Zimbabwe.
In the eighteenth century, the English Consul Charles Murray bought a property south of Monte Church and turned it into a beautiful estate, called "Quinta do Prazer". The property was acquired in 1897 by Alfredo Guilherme Rodrigues and, inspired by the palaces he had seen on the banks of the River Rhine, he built a house with the characteristics of a palace. This was later converted into a hotel called the Monte Palace Hotel.
This hotel was visited by important national and foreign citizens who appreciated and enjoyed this lovely resort with its breath taking views of Funchal and the natural landscape that surrounded it. In 1943, Alfredo Guilherme Rodrigues passed away. Unfortunately, his family did not pursue his project, which led to the closure of the hotel and its passing into the hands of the financial institution "Caixa Económica do Funchal".
In 1987, the financial institution sold the property to the businessman José Manuel Rodrigues Berardo, who in return, donated it to the foundation which is named after him. Thus was born the Monte Palace Tropical Garden. Since then, the Tropical Garden has been enriched with native exotic plants from various countries (Cycads and Proteas from South Africa, azaleas from Belgium, heather from Scotland, etc.), as well as native plants from the Madeira Laurisilva forest (ferns, cedars, laurels, etc.). The ponds were also enriched with the introduction of Koi fish, presenting visitors with a splendid variety of colours
Tours of the garden are enriched with ostentatious stone ornamentation, windows, niches, pagodas, Buddhas, lanterns and sculptures from different parts of the world, cultures and eras. There is also a collection of tiles (15th to 20th centuries), a panel composed of 166 glazed terracotta tiles, entitled "The Adventure of the Portuguese in Japan" and a group of 40 panels depicting the History of Portugal, including the most important events in the Kingdoms and Republics.
The Museum's vocation is to research, document, conserve and disseminate testimonies of traditional Madeiran culture. The Museum's collection includes collections that cover various social, economic and cultural aspects of the Madeira archipelago, with ethnography being its area of vocation.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Etnográfico da Madeira
The Museum's vocation is to research, document, conserve and disseminate testimonies of traditional Madeiran culture. The Museum's collection includes collections that cover various social, economic and cultural aspects of the Madeira archipelago, with ethnography being its area of vocation.