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Santana (Madeira Islands)

Description: Santana is a small town situated in the northern part of the Madeira Islands, Portugal. The region lives essentially ... more

Santana (Madeira Islands) ... from agriculture, craftwork and tradition.

Newest Review: ... are kept tucked away in these steep-roofed huts instead. There are many pretty villages along the way but Santana is important as it is the starting point for some of the most spectacular hikes on the island, through the Pico das Pedras National Park and on to Pico Ruivo. The first time I came to Santana I didn't go on any of the hikes but this time I did which I will tell you more about ... more

... later in the review. Santana itself is a mix of old and new buildings, typified by the contrast between the modern parish hall in the centre of the town and the pair of traditional thatched cottages alongside. These brightly painted triangular or A shap...more

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Santana (Madeira Islands): The Home of the Palheiro and the Woolly Hat with Pom Pom's a ... (1670 words)
by - written on 06/01/09 (Very useful, 156 readings)
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Most people who are familiar with Madeira will know that Santana, a town situated in the north eastern part of the island, is famous for its strange, little houses. They are white washed houses with straw roofs and brightly coloured windows painted in blue and white with jolly red front doors. They are the sort of house you would imagine Red Riding Hood living in. I first came across these delightful houses on my first trip to Madeira a few years ago so on this trip over New Year I just had to visit the town again to see if they still existed. Now you can hire a car and drive to Santana from Funchal but I think it is great fun to go by bus. It is approximately ... Read the complete review