Camacha Is one of the most emblematic districts of Madeira, and is one of the most visited by tourists. The parish is internationally known for its folklore (“bailinho da Madeira") and wicker work. In this parish you can visit the Wicker Factory, the Camacha Parish new Church, the São José Chapel, the Café Relógio viewpoint (691m) and the 1875 Football Monument at the Largo da Achada, where football was played for the first time in Portugal.
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Time to arrive: 7 min
Distance: 5.3 km
Visiting time: 15 min
Altitude: 691 m.

The parish of Santo António da Serra has about 1,000 inhabitants and lies in a very picturesque area split in two, with one part belonging to the municipality of Santa Cruz and the other to Machico. In this parish we find the Santo da Serra Golf Club, which is considered one of the most spectacular golf courses in Europe, with unbelievable mountain views and waterfront. At Santo da Serra you can visit the Mother Church built on the site of a 16th century chapel and the Quinta da Junta Garden, a public park with a wide diversity of Madeiran flora and fauna species.
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Time to arrive: 19 min
Distance: 12.6 km
Visiting time: 45 min
Altitude: 685 m.

The Portela Viewpoint (470m) offers one of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, where you can see Porto da Cruz, Penha d'Águia and also part of Santana.
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Time to arrive: 11 min
Distance: 5.6 km
Visiting time: 5 min
Altitude: 470 m.

Porto da Cruz is a true exhibition of splendid volcanic formations. The mountains surrounding the town cast an amphitheater facing the sea and accompanied by the Penha d’Águia, an imposing and iconic seaside cliff in the shape of a truncated pyramid, 590m tall. In this parish you can visit the main Church, the Northern Milling and Engenho Velho museums, and walk around the Promenade from the Bathing Complex to Praia da Lagoa a wonderful black sand beach popular amongst surfers.
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Time to arrive: 12 min
Distance: 6.2 km
Visiting time: 30 min
Altitude: 15 m.

The Ponta do Rosto viewpoint (116m), located in the northern part of the São Lourenço peninsula, deserves a special mention for the fantastic views of the Caniçal cliff landscape. From this viewpoint, it is possible to view Porto Santo Island on clear days.
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Time to arrive: 21 min
Distance: 17.6 km
Visiting time: 10 min
Altitude: 116 m.

The Baía d´Abra Viewpoint (78m) offers a spectacular view over Ponta de São Lourenço and its coastline, which features an irregular profile resulting from the erosion caused by wind and water on the various volcanic materials, with views of the northern and the southern coasts of the island.
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Time to arrive: 6 min
Distance: 2.9 km
Visiting time: 10 min
Altitude: 78 m.

Situated on the widest part of a peninsula in the far east of the island, Caniçal is the parish with the longest coastline with numerous boulders and cliffs that overlook the sea. At the city center you can visit the São Sebastião old Church build in 1749, the Ribeira Natal promenade that joins the Pedra da Eira pier and the Ribeira Natal beach, the Whale Museum or the Cais at the Commercial port.
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Time to arrive: 12 min
Distance: 5.9 km
Visiting time: 30 min
Altitude: 20 m.

The Pico do Facho viewpoint (272m) has a wide view over the Machico valley, the peaks of the central part of the island, the Desertas Islands and Ponta de São Lourenço. Historically, this was the place where huge bonfires were lit in order to alert the population of approaching enemy ships.
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Time to arrive: 8 min
Distance: 4.6 km
Visiting time: 10 min
Altitude: 272 m.

Located on the east coast, Machico has a magnificent historical significance that can be discovered through its old streets where you can visit the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Parish Church dated from 1469, the Senhor dos Milagres or São Roque Chapel, and the Solar do Ribeirinho Museum Centre. Through the promenade you can walk along the entire seafront, from the Forum Machico centre, to the São João Baptista Fort and on to the Banda d’Além beach, an artificial golden sand beach.
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Time to arrive: 9 min
Distance: 4.5 km
Visiting time: 90 min
Altitude: 10 m.

The origin of the name of this parish, resulted from of a dry tree trunk with two branches in the shape of a cross, found in the forest. In this locality there is a promenade that runs along the city’s seafront and is a great place for a gentle stroll where you can see visit the Municipal Market, the São Fernando Fort and the Santa Cruz Municipal Garden that offers a pleasant walk through the plants and sculptures. In addition to the famous Praia das Palmeiras, you can find the gothic style São Salvador Church, the 16th century Santa Isabel Chapel, the Santa Cruz Town Hall and District Court.
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Time to arrive: 8 min
Distance: 5.5 km
Visiting time: 30 min
Altitude: 10 m.

The Reis Magos beach is a small pebble beach with crystal clear and clean sea waters located in Caniço de Baixo. The promenade offers various facilities, such as parking, areas for playing sport, a disabled toilet, huts, a restaurant and a bar.
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Time to arrive: 13 min
Distance: 10.2 km
Visiting time: 20 min
Altitude: 5 m.

The Statue of Christ-King at Garajau, a monument dedicated in 1927, is located at the Ponta do Garajau viewpoint (132m), which offers a magnificent panoramic view. You can use the Garajau Cable Car that allows access to the beautiful beach of Garajau, a bathing area equipped with a small restaurant.
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Time to arrive: 7 min
Distance: 3.2 km
Visiting time: 15 min
Altitude: 132 m.