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Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Madeira - MUDAS
- heritage
Estrada Simão Gonçalves Câmara, 37
9370-139, Calheta
A typical rural manor house built in the 16th century, enlarged in the 18th century, and converted into a Cultural Center in the 20th century. Its amphitheater/art gallery hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, theater and dance performances, film screenings, and art workshops.
Museu do Farol da Ponta do Pargo
- heritage
Rua do Farol
9385, Salão de Baixo
A museum that displays various exhibits related to Madeira's lighthouses, from photographs to documentation. The lighthouse sits on a cliff at Ponta da Vigia, the westernmost point on Madeira Island.
Porto de Recreio da Calheta
- beach
Avenida D. Manuel I
9370, Calheta
A recreational port with space for 300 yachts between 6 and 20 meters, a fuel dock, a small boat slipway, parking, and nautical facilities, including the Calheta Naval Club. A great spot for a relaxing stroll right on the waterfront.
Marginal do Porto de Recreio da Calheta
- heritage
Porto de Recreio da Calheta
9370, Calheta
A spacious and pleasant area with a beautiful garden, excellent restaurants, and lively bars. It's an ideal place for strolling, offering beautiful ocean views.
Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar (PR19)
- country
Caminho Lombo da Rocha
9370, Prazeres
A hiking trail of approximately 1.8 kilometers, starting in Prazeres and ending in Paul do Mar. The descent follows the coast, supported by agricultural stone walls, offering magnificent panoramic views.
Percurso Pedestre da Levada das 25 Fontes (PR6)
- country
Rabaçal
9370, Rabaçal
A 5-kilometer walking trail, which takes 3 to 4 hours, follows Levada do Risco, at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, passing the magnificent Lagoa das 25 Fontes.
Quinta Pedagógica dos Prazeres
- leisure
Rua da Igreja, 3
9370-626, Prazeres
This is a playful and recreational space, with facilities designed by the Lisbon Zoo. This farm is a multifunctional space comprised of four areas: a cultivation area (focusing on alternative crops), a processing area (jams, cakes, and medicinal herbs), an exhibition area (domestic animals from around the world), and a tearoom (teas made from plants grown on the farm).
Núcleo de Palheiras das Cimalhinhas
- heritage
Cabanas de Viriato
3430, Cabanas de Viriato
The Cimalhinhas Palheiras Nucleus is part of the Cimalhinhas Heritage Trail. The Cimalhinhas Heritage Trail, in Carregal do Sal, is a local project to safeguard, enhance, and transform archaeological heritage into a museum, aiming to preserve and recover evidence of the past. It consists of a cluster of rough-hewn stone buildings covered with wood and corrugated tiles, which were used to store tools, herd animals, or store straw in post-medieval times.
Cabanas de Viriato
- country
- heritage
Cabanas de Viriato
3430, Cabanas de Viriato
According to legend, it was the birthplace of Viriato, the famous Portuguese leader. It is also the birthplace of Aristides Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II. Remains of importante houses can be seen here. Also, noteworthy are the main church, the chapel of Our Lady of Amparo, Christ the King, the Great Hall of the Theater, the halls of the Philharmonic Society, and the House of Aristides Sousa Mendes. Wrought iron and woodcarvings constitute the region's craftsmanship.
Jardim de Cristo Rei
- country
- leisure
Avenida do Cristo Rei
3430, Carregal do Sal
Garden with a small lawn, medium-sized trees and benches.