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Gardens in Santana
Miradouro do Pico do Areeiro
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Pico do Arieiro
9230-212, São Roque do Faial
It is the second-highest peak on the island of Madeira, with an altitude of 1818 meters. It offers a magnificent view and, when the weather is good, you can see the neighboring island of Porto Santo. It has an inn, a restaurant and a souvenir shop and is one of the most visited peaks on the island due to good access and the trails that connect it to Pico das Torres and Pico Ruivo, which are very well-prepared and signposted.
Miradouro do Pico Ruivo
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Estrada do Pico das Pedras
9230-156, São Jorge
Viewpoint located at the highest point of the Madeiran archipelago, at 1861 meters above sea level, and the 3rd highest in Portugal. Being a very rocky environment, flora species such as ferns, mosses and lichens persist, while the fauna that can be seen includes the Blackbird, the Madeira Chaffinch, the Madeiracrest, the Common Linnet and the Red-legged Partridge. The peak is accessible by road from Santana, or by a pedestrian route that starts from Pico do Arieiro. During the summer months, there is an inn that operates just below the mountain's summit.
Parque Florestal Pico das Pedras
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Caminho do Pico das Pedras
9230-108, Santana
In this park located at an altitude of 900 meters, you can observe the flora and fauna of the forest originating in Madeira, the Laurissilva Forest, as well as trees from the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and America. In addition to a picnic area and a parking lot, there is the Queimadas shelter house, which maintains the original characteristics of the typical Santana houses with their thatched roofs. It is halfway to Pico Ruivo, the highest point on the island.
Parque de Merendas de Arrendado
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Arrendado
9230, Santana
A pleasant location with an agreeable belvedere with lovely views and tables and benches for picnics.
Parque Infantil de Ribeira Funda
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Ribeira Funda
9230, Santana
A small park with a cushioned floor and some equipments for the children's amusement.
Parque Infantil de Arco de São Jorge
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Estrada Doutor António Oliveira Jardim
9230, Santana
A small park with some equipments for the children's amusement. It is located in a beautiful garden with flowers.
Parque Infantil da Zona Balnear de Faial
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Zona Balnear da Foz da Ribeira de Faial
9230, Santana
A small fenced park with a cushioned floor and some equipments for the children's amusement.
Parque de Merendas na ER 202
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ER 202
9230, Santana
Large area, with some stone benches and tables, ideal for picnics.
Parque das Queimadas
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Queimadas
9230, Santana
In this park you may observe the fauna and flora of the Madeiran forest, the Laurissilva forest. It offers a picnic area, a car-park and the Casa Abrigo das Queimadas.
Miradouro do Lombo dos Palheiros
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Rua Padre Daniel de Sousa
9230, Santana
A place of great natural beauty with magnificent views of the green mounts dotted with houses.