Tourism 
Places to Visit
Calheta
Located on the western edge of the island, this viewpoint to observe the immensity of the sea from the Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse which is on the site, Achadas da Cruz.
Cª Lobos
Down the road that goes from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos, towards the mountains, you arrive at Cabo Girão.
With a height of 580 meters, this is the second largest cable in the world. Dwell on the metal railing, it is an adventure to hold our breath. It offers a magnificent view of the sea, to Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.
The view is incredible and it is, especially for those who are afraid of heights, more enjoyable from the balcony overlooking the cliff.
In Cabo Girão you will find a panoramic lift that provides access to Fajã dos Padres, a lovely beach that includes a restaurant and access, which alternative can only be done by boat.
Also look for Rancho lift that takes you to Fajãs of Cabo Girão.
Source: madeira-web.com e http://pt.wikipedia.org
Funchal
Monte is one of the nicest places in Madeira Island.
With a prime location in the amphitheater of the Funchal city, in Monte, is located about 9 km from the center and 550 meters above sea level, is certainly one of the Funchal places to visit.
With lush vegetation and stunning views of the amphitheater and Funchal bay, has since the beginning of the tourism on the island, the choice for Madeira visitors.
Between Monte and Poiso you can find the Ecological Park, with about 1000 hectares. In this park you can see Pico Alto, in Ribeira das Cales, which is an excellent view over the Funchal city and Chão da Lagoa which will take you to the highest peaks of Madeira like Pico do Areeiro (1810 m) and Pico Ruivo (1862 m).
The Ecological Park was created in 1994 with the aim of developing projects t conserve the natural heritage of an area overlooking the city that is rich in fauna, environmental education and the creation of recreational to the general public.
The Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) is a species endemic from Canary Island, Madeira and Cape Verde, but only few can be found growing naturally. It grows extremely slowly, usually taking about 10 years to reach 2 to 3 feet before bloom.
Pico das Torres is actually the second highest Madeira peak and is located between Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro at an altitude of 1851 meters.
Pico do Arieiro is a peak in Madeira with 1818 meters of altitude and it is the third highest peak of the island after Pico Ruivo (1861 m) and Pico das Torres (1851).
Machico
This reserve is located in Caniçal, with 9 km long and 2 km wide, including the two islands: Ilhéu da Cevada e Ilhéu da Ponta de São Lourenço.
Between Porto da Cruz and Faial comes the viewpoint of Penha d'Águia, located at a height of 580 meters. Accessible by a path, this place offers fine views over the mountains and the sea.
Source: lifecooler.com
Porto Moniz
When you visit Porto Moniz, be sure to visit the Madeira Aquarium.
The tank is installed in a building that is a replica of São João Fort, which had been erected there as defense of the locals from pirate attacks.
In the aquarium, you will have the opportunity to observe the diversity of marine species.
Source: Câmara Municipal do Porto Moniz
The Porto Moniz Live Science Center is a new space designed to host exhibitions and other events promoting science.
This center is part of the network of Living Science created by the National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture and it is a wide spaxe where visitors of all ages can embark on a unique leisure to science and knowledge.
Porto Santo
It is a small haven of rare beauty, with clear waters and whithout white sand. It is said to have been the first place of the island where portuguese explorers set foot upon its discovery in 1418.
Source: www.cm-portosanto.com
Improperly called "Pedreira" (a quarry), this rare columnar basalt form a set of columns and disjunctions prismatic several meters high.
Is located at one end of the Pico da Ana Ferreira, also famous for its caves.
On in this island, the largest of Porto Santo, was made the exploitation of limestone that was extracted after used for the manufacture of lime, the material used in the coating of buildings.
Source tragedies and livelihood, the longer in use today is one of the great natural attractions of the Ilha Dourada (Golden Island), and indeed in the process of implementing a proposed tourism site.
Source: cm-portosanto.com
On the north coast of Porto Santo Island amounts Fonte da Areia (Source of Sand), close to the cliffs that dominate the rugged coastline.
The large amount of sand found there, as evidenced by the geological Porto Santo antiquity, much earlier than Madeira Island, was the reason that gave this name.
Source: cm-portosanto.com
This site, located at the far west of the island, we can see virtually the entire Porto Santo Island.
Far, we can see the Desert Islands and Madeira Island.
Adjacent is the site of Moreno, pleasant place where they can be made picnics and other entertainment.
Source: cm-portosanto.com
The landscape unfolds the Portela Viewpoint is also splendid.
This hill is in the east of the city of Porto Santo and save some old mills, once used to grind wheat and other cereals.
It is also this point that is best done the firework extravaganza.
Source: cm-portosanto.com
In Pico do Castelo, whose highest point reaches 430 meters, we find the ruins of a sixteenth century fortress, in which the population took refuge during the pirates attacks.
Stone paths lined with pine trees are the only way to reach the peak, where you can enjoy a view of the whole island.
Near the top of this peak is the Schiappa de Azevedo bust, the driver of the afforestation of mountain until the first quarter of the twentieth century had been virtually stripped of trees.
Source: cm-portosanto.com
Ribeira Brava
Fajã dos Padres is located on the south coast of Madeira at the bottom of the famous cliff Cabo Girão, the second highest in the cable world.
The name of this area comes from "Fajã" - a word that defines a flat, arable, small extension, located by the sea, formed of matrials given off the slope and "Padres" (priests) - this land once belonged to the Companhia de Jesus Priests.
Santa Cruz
Due to its geographical location, biological richness and clarity of its water has unique conditions as a protected area with great interest the scientific point of view, recreation and tourism.
Source: jornaldamadeira.pt
São Vicente
In Encumeada, a place where the green takes on its most intense, focused nature of the man with a pleasant leisure area.
Visited by locals and foreigners, Chão dos Louros is a one-stop destination ofr hiking and many families seeking a healthy and restful living.
Every year this place fills with Pilgrims and beyond, taking advantage of the return of the camp of the Senhor Bom Jesus in Ponta Delgada, on the 1st Sunday in September, to make a healthy living for all.
Source: Câmara Municipal de São Vicente
These caves offers a visit very well organized, with a duration of about 30 minutes, conducted by specialized guides.
The visit suplements the repetitive monotony of a poorly diversified offer of vision, creating a mysterious journey, appropriately illuminated, referencing the music choice and some lighting magic architectures.
In the other side, the existence of small ponds of clear water and some cameras wider well integrated into the exhibition circuit produce images very beautiful and always allow you to join the caves, to the power and mystery of nature and in this case, to the volcanic convulsions leading to the Madeira Island.
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The Urban Park provides not only relaxing walks, as new spaces for recreation and gatherings for natural and outsiders.
Santana
The Parque Temático (Theme Park) in Santana, in the north coast of the island, open to the public in October 2004, is divided into multiple cores and includes many attractions for young and old - tourists and locals - from the history, traditions and culture of the Madeira locals.
Pico Ruivo (a peak), in Santana, in Madeira Island, is the third highest mountain in Portugal (after Ponta do Pico, Azores and Serra da Estrela, in mainland) and it's the highest in Madeira Island.
Sources: guiadacidade.pt e madeira-web.com
