Casa Santana

Description:
Local Area Details
The main sources of industry are agriculture and turism while a small number of businesses are in the downtown area A large theme park is also located in the centre of this locality which includes some interesting facts about the island and its culture The MADEIRA THEME PARK is an ample space with 7 acres of land where visitors of all ages can embark on a voyage of discovery throughout Madeira and Porto Santo Visitors can learn about island history familiarize themselves with our traditions and culture vibrate with the exceptional beauty of our landscapes explore an immense parkgarden and feel the unique force of nature Santana is famous for its traditional homes which the bungalow rooftops that are made out of straws extends down to the ground making it like a triangular house It is mainly a rural house and farmers lived in these homes in the older times These houses have a beautiful white wall with red doors and windows and blue edges Most of these houses are a tourist attraction The straw roofs are renovated every four to five years Walking holidays and exploring the Laurissilva Forests around Parque Florestal das Queimadas are on the menu if you base yourself in Santana A choice of challenging and easier trails push out from the village of Santana including the popular 3 mile walk through Pico das Pedras National Park Striking revines is the area include the Ribeira dos Cedros and Ribeira da Fonte do Louro see the Madeira Tourism weblink right for details The area around Santana is particularly fertile and wheat maize and rye all used for Madeira wine are grown in the region Recommended walks in the area include walks to Achada do Garamacho Caldeirao Verde Pico das Pedras and walks around the Rocha do Navio Nature Reserve Pickup a copy of Sunflower Books walking guide to Madeira for more information weblink right Every year in July a large festival of traditional music and dances is held in the village and attracts large crowds of locals and tourists alike The event known as 24 horas a bailar literally 24 hours dancing is made of performances of traditional folklore groups from Madeira and other regions or countries which are invited to participate Only a short distance from Santana you will find Queimadas the starting point for one of Madeiras most spectacular levada walks towards Caldeiro Verde the Green Cauldron

Rental Rates:
price is year round. 350 euros per week. please check for availability or contact otherwise for furtehr information.

Festivals in the Summer especially in July in this town. Each weekend throughout the island there is always a festival taking place throughout the months of July-September

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Location: Santana in Portugal

Address: Santana