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Santana, short form for Santa Ana is a municipality along the northern coast of the island of Madeira, in Portuguese archipelago of the same name. The population in 2011 was 7,719, in an area of 95.56 square kilometres.


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1 - Pico Ruivo

   8 km away

Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the Madeira Island. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira with a shorter, easier trail.

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2 - Pico do Arieiro

   9 km away

Pico do Arieiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira Island's third highest peak. Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the northeast.

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3 - Trekking | Madeira

   9 km away

Round trip transfers from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro (Areeiro) - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira self-guided hike, so you don’t have to worry about parking logistics or walking the trail both ways.

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4 - Ribeiro Frio

   8 km away

The village of Ribeiro Frio is situated in the interior of the island of Madeira. It belongs to the parish of São Roque do Faial, the municipality of Santana, and is located around 15 kilometers from Funchal.

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5 - Porto da Cruz

   6 km away

Porto da Cruz Portuguese pronunciation, is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the northeastern corner of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,597, in an area of 25.22 km².

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6 - Surfing in Santana

   6 km away

Calhau Surf School was created in summer of 2010, making them the first surf school to operate on Madeira Island! Their extensive surfing experience means that they will teach you the best techniques and coach you to become an independent surfer in t...

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7 - Casas Típicas de Santana

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8 - Monte Palace Tropical Garden

   14 km away
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9 - Scuba Diving in Funchal

   18 km away

Madeira is a Portuguese island located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Morocco, that surprises all those who visit it with its beautiful beaches such as Faja dos Padres, the natural pools, the laurissilva forests, the impressive...

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10 - Santa Cruz

   15 km away

Santa Cruz is a municipality, a parish and a city in the eastern part of the island of Madeira. It is the second most populous municipality, behind Funchal. The population in 2011 was 43,005, in an area of 81.50 km².

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11 - Madeira Botanical Garden

   16 km away

Madeira Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.

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12 - 4x4 in Funchal

   19 km away

Enjoy the beauty of land and earth in Madeira Island. You will be able to travel on a 4x4 open roof car and enjoy the beauty of the marine life of the Island. The adventure will start in Funchal, from there you will be driven to Pico dos Barcelos. F...

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13 - Funchal

   16 km away

Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.

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14 - Ponta de São Lourenço

   17 km away

Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost point of the island of Madeira. It is inside the town of Caniçal and forms a part of the municipality of Machico. Its terrain are made up of rocks and herbaceous vegetation.

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15 - Wildlife Experiences in Madeira

   18 km away

Join VMT Madeira on one of their awesome catamarans and explore the magnificent south coast of Madeira from Funchal looking for dolphins and whales! VMT Madeira invites you on their comfortable catamarans for a relaxing trip along the South...

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16 - Farmers' Market

   17 km away

The Mercado dos Lavradores is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940.

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17 - Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço

   18 km away

The Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço is a lighthouse located on the islet of São Lourenço, marking the extreme east of Madeira Island, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1870 on top of a small extinct volcano and has a focal point of 103 metres. It is the oldest lighthouse in Madeira.

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18 - Cristo Rei

   19 km away

The Christ the King statue also known as the Sacred Heart statue, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira.

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19 - Cabo Girão apžvalgos aikštelė

   20 km away
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20 - 25 Fontes Falls

   23 km away

The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes.

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