A circular urban trail approximately 3.5 km long, winding through the streets of Costa Nova do Prado. It offers an insight into the life, stories, traditions, and flavors of a town primarily linked to fishing.
2 km course, the "path Taken toward the Dam" begins and ends in the river beach of the monastery. Allows the contact with nature and with the past of the County, closely linked to the ribeira de Pena and existing infrastructures.
This 16th century temple was remodelled on the 17th century and it is settled above a Roman mausoleum seizing part of this structure. This place is linked to the cult of São Manços, documented since the 7th d. C. century.
Belvedere offering a great view over the Machico bay and São Lourenço peninsula. The name of this place pays homage to the famous poet and writer, born in Machico, Francisco Álvares de Nóbrega.
Bronze statue raised to pay homage to the eminent professor and surgeon Bissaya Barreto (1886-1974). It has a stone basis with the following inscription: “Let us do our children happy”.
A mannerist chapel with a simple longitudinal plan and a sacristy on its right side. This chapel used to be most visited by sailormen and fishermen that came looking for protection against the perils of the sea.
Situated near the railway line Tua, the termas de São Lourenço are mainly frequented by locals. But there are, looking for these particular waters for its therapeutic qualities in the treatment of skin diseases.
A restaurant divided by two rooms, good looking and with very good cooking. Before the meal you can have an apéritif in the bar. Excellent wine list and effective service.
