Praia do Garajau

Praia do Garajau

This quiet, pebble beach is known as a prime spot for scuba diving, but it’s also a lovely place to swim or soak up the rays. It’s set inside a nature reserve, down a cliffside from town. If you don’t want to walk down, you can ride the cable car.
Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

Canico, Madeira

Miradouro do Cristo Rei, or Christ the King, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ on the cliffs in Garajau. The statue is a memorial to the non-Catholic Christians who were thrown from the cliffs in the days...

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Canico Mother Church

Canico Mother Church

Canico, Madeira

A church built in 1783 and dedicated to patron Saints Lawrence and Anthony. The interior has some amazing white and gilded woodwork and there are paintings by Nicolau Ferreira to be enjoyed too. The bell tower...

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Reserva Natural Parcial do Garajau

Reserva Natural Parcial do Garajau

Madeira

On the island’s south coast, just east of Funchal, you’ll find this fascinating marine reserve. The protected area boasts crystal-clear waters and an impressive variety of large fish, including...

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