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Santana

Town · Madeira, 🇵🇹 Portugal
Population 6,553
Area 64 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Madeira
Official website www.cm-santana.com
Santana

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Santana Essentials

Santana encompasses Madeira’s highest terrain, including the 1,862-meter Pico Ruivo and the 1,818-meter Pico do Areeiro. This UNESCO-protected region is defined by the ancient Laurisilva forest, accessible via the Levada do Caldeirão Verde and Caldeirão do Inferno trails. Coastal viewpoints like Beira da Quinta and São Cristovão overlook the Atlantic, while the Parque das Queimadas preserves traditional thatched-roof architecture. The area serves as the primary hub for the island's most significant high-altitude hiking routes and botanical diversity.

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Peaks and Waterfalls

Madeira's central massif contains the island's highest peaks, including Pico Ruivo at 1,862 meters and Pico do Areeiro at 1,818 meters. This volcanic landscape is defined by sheer cliffs, deep canyons, and stone-cut paths like the PR1 trail. The region is a designated Special Protection Area, preserving endemic high-altitude vegetation and rare bird species. Beyond the summits, the area features dramatic waterfalls accessible via the island's historic levada irrigation channels and tunnel systems.

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Santana — Map

Santana — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 7°–12°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 4°) · extremes 7°–12°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 4°) · extremes 7°–11°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 8°–12°
  • 9° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes 9°–13°
  • 10° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 10°–15°
  • 12° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 12°–16°
  • 13° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 13°–17°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 13°–17°
  • 15° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 12°–17°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 10°–15°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 6°) · extremes 9°–13°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+351
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Tours & Activities

Arieiro Peak
Drive
Ruivo Peak
Drive
Parque das Queimadas

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