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Miradouro de Pastel
- country
- leisure
Estrada do Pastel
9240, São Vicente
A place from where one can view the Pastel village, by the sea.
Casa-Museu Doutor Horácio Bento de Gouveia
- heritage
ER101 - Sítio dos Terços
9240-120, Ponta Delgada
House built between the 17th and 18th centuries, in the popular civil style of Madeira, was the birthplace of Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia. Was adapted to House-Museum in 1986 and there you can find objects linked to the professional life of this writer, journalist and teacher of Madeira, as well as antique pieces.
Floresta Laurissilva
- country
ER101
9240-025, Boa Ventura
A forest that dates back to the Tertiary and that used to spread along vast regions of the European continent. Currently it is only found in some North Atlantic archipelagos, namely in Madeira with the largest woods of this kind still to be found in the world. It is both important due to its diversity of flora and fauna species and to the fact that it is well preserved. The UNESCO classified it as Mankind's Heritage in 1999.
Grutas e Centro do Vulcanismo de São Vicente
- leisure
Sitio do Pé do Passo
9240-039, São Vicente
This space means to join culture and knowledge to leisure and animation. In that sense, there is a pavilion that allows the vistors to watch audio-visual shows where the geological evolution of the caves is re-created, a volcano's eruption and a simulation of the birth of the Madeira archipelago. To schedule a visit, one must call 291842404.
Complexo Balnear de Ponta Delgada
- beach
Zona Balnear de Ponta Delgada
9240-121, Ponta Delgada
A complex composed of an adults's swimming pool and a children's swimming pool, both with treated salty water. It has a large solarium and several supporting infrastructures, including balnearies, a bar and a first aid station.
Solar do Aposento
- heritage
Rua dos Moinhos
9240, Ponta Delgada
A 1700s manor, typical of a welathy rural landlord, with a tower. It is sober and simple in its lines.
Casa dos Romeiros / Centro Social Paroquial Bom Jesus
- heritage
Estrada Padre Casimiro Freitas Abreu
9240-105, Igreja
A pilgrim's house with doors and windows framed with the region's black masonry.
Casa do Ladrilho / Casa-Museu Doutor Horácio Bento de Gouveia
- heritage
ER101
9240, Ponta Delgada
A typical farmer's house, where the Madeiran professor, journalist and writer Horácio Bento de Gouveia was born. The house was adapted to House-Museum in 1986.
Casa da Família Machado
- heritage
Terra Chã
9240, Terra Chã
A 19th century house covered by ceramic tiles, according to the Madeira's custom.
Casa da Família Abreu
- heritage
Fajã do Amo
9240, Fajã do Amo
A 1700s house with some 20th century parts.