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Sao Tiago Fort
Sao Tiago Fort is located near the Santa Maria district and is a representative coastal military defense structure. Built in the early 17th century, it was initially used to strengthen the defenses of Funchal Bay against pirate and privateer attacks. The building's exterior is primarily a striking yellow, featuring thick stone walls, angular defensive structures, and expansive views of the bay, presenting a typical military fortress style. The interior of the fort consists of platforms at different heights, courtyards, and building areas, where you can observe the layout of traditional fortifications and enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and Funchal Bay from its seaside location.Funchal · 18.2km from Canical
Casas Típicas de Santana
Casas Típicas de Santana in Santana is a cultural site with strong local characteristics on the Madeira Islands, showcasing the island's traditional architecture. The houses here are known for their distinctive triangular grass roofs, often built using abundant local resources and covered with thatch, giving them a simple yet practical appearance. This architectural style not only reflects local history and culture but also provides an interesting visual glimpse into the island's lifestyle. Originally, the Casas Típicas de Santana were homes for local farmers. Their unique design stems from the island's climatic conditions and living needs. The grass rooftops provide effective insulation and insulation, adapting to Madeira's humid and mild climate. These traditional houses have now become a major tourist attraction in Santana, attracting many visitors to learn about Madeira's history and culture.Santana · 15.4km from Canical
Monte Palace Madeira
Monte Palace Madeira is situated on a hill in Madeira, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. It features a rich variety of plants, many of which are from the Southern Hemisphere, and offers stunning scenery.Funchal · 16.7km from Canical
Madeira Botanical Garden
Madeira Botanical Garden is an expansive botanical garden with a wide variety of plants,featuring attractions such as a cactus garden, palm garden, herb garden, and more.Funchal · 17km from Canical
Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
Canical · 3.1km from downtown
Miradouro Ponta do Furado
Canical · 5.3km from downtown
Miradouro do guindaste
Santana · 12.1km from Canical
Madeira Airport Spotting
Santa Cruz · 6.6km from Canical
Pico do Arieiro
This is a majestic mountain, more than one thousand meters above sea level, with multiple hiking trails and a wide view from the top of the mountain, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the entire Madeira Islands.Sao Roque do Faial · 17.8km from Canical
Miradouro Francisco Alvares Nobrega
Santa Cruz · 3.8km from Canical
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Sao Tiago Fort
Funchal · 18.2km from CanicalCasas Típicas de Santana
Santana · 15.4km from CanicalMonte Palace Madeira
Funchal · 16.7km from CanicalMadeira Botanical Garden
Funchal · 17km from CanicalMiradouro da Ponta do Rosto
Canical · 3.1km from downtownMiradouro Ponta do Furado
Canical · 5.3km from downtownMiradouro do guindaste
Santana · 12.1km from CanicalMadeira Airport Spotting
Santa Cruz · 6.6km from CanicalPico do Arieiro
Sao Roque do Faial · 17.8km from CanicalMiradouro Francisco Alvares Nobrega
Santa Cruz · 3.8km from Canical
What travellers say about Canical
小思文18 October 2019
4.0
You need to buy a ticket. This place is quite interesting. The castle is a building with many years of history. It is a perfect area to visit here. The environment of the entire castle is also very elegant, suitable for a slow tour.
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ipmihov4 April 2023
5.0
Amazing gardens to see and with wonderful and various plants.Beautifully designed and structured waterfalls and lake with birds. You can learn the history with traditional Portuguese tiles.Awesome atmosphere and plenty of space to sit and relax. The views down to Funchal are breathtaking.
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Joe the world citizen28 December 2023
5.0
We watched the sunrise at Pico do Arieiro. We arrived at 7:30 and there were a lot of people already. The sunrise was at around 8 am. After that we did hiking to Pico Ruivo. The board said it would take 3 to 3 and a half hours, but it took us around 2 and a half hours. We did not continue to Achada Do Teixeira, which needs another hour, because we came with rented car and we needed to go back to Pico do Arieiro to pick up our car. We found out later most people arranged a pick up at Achada Do Teixeira, so they did not need to go back to Pico do Arieiro. Although it was not an easy hike, the view was amazing. Most people wear proper hiking clothes and shoes and bring food and water. There is a small cafe close to the top of Pico Ruivo.
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