Santana Houses

Santana Houses

These miniature, triangular houses are a huge part of Madeira’s heritage. Typically, they feature thatched rooves, brightly coloured doors and windows and manicured gardens. Today, these old-fashioned rural huts are a great place to pick up local products and traditional crafts. 
Rocha do Navio Nature Reserve

Rocha do Navio Nature Reserve

Madeira

If you want somewhere pretty deserted, try this nature reserve near Santana. You can take a cable car to the beach, or follow a cliff path which zigzags its way down to the shore. Even from the top, there are...

1.7 Km to Santana Houses - Map

Levada do Castelejo

Levada do Castelejo

Machico, Madeira

This nature walk takes you through a leafy valley and ends at the river bed, with a variety of plants and wildlife to see along the way. The gentle slopes make for easy walking, and once at the top, you'll...

6.6 Km to Santana Houses - Map

Pico do Arieiro

Pico do Arieiro

Funchal, Madeira

Make it to the top of Madeira's third-highest peak and you'll actually be able to look down on the clouds which form over the rocks on the northern slopes. To the south you'll be able to see all the way to the...

8.8 Km to Santana Houses - Map