About
A colourful fishing town where winston churchill painted, a must-see on madeira.
Why go
- This is the island’s heartbeat
Must try
- Try the traditional poncha & nikita
- Eat fresh red snapper
- Bolo do caco with garlic butter
- Lapas by the sea
- Black scabbardfish + banana
Pro tips
- Bus: 137 from Funchal (about 20–30 min)
- Walk five minutes up to the park above the bay
- You'll need a car for this one
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Rating
4.7 / 5