Det beste i Santana

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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Arieiro Peak

Mountain peak with an altitude of 1,818 meters, featuring panoramic views of the surrounding mountain massif and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ruivo Peak

Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on Madeira Island. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Areeiro after a strenuous hike…

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Parque das Queimadas

Forest park featuring traditional Santana-style thatched houses and the trailhead for the Caldeirão Verde levada walk. It is surrounded by the UNESCO-protected Laurisilva forest.