Santana (Madeira) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Santana (Madeira)

Santana (suhn-TUH-nuh, /sɐ̃.ˈtɐ.nɐ/) is on a high plateau above the sea of the north coast of Madeira, which can be described as extensive by Madeiran standards. The mountains retreat so far here that agriculture can be practised in the immediate vicinity. The name goes back to a chapel built here in 1572, which was dedicated to Santa Ana (Sant-ana). The city is the administrative seat of the district of the same name, which extends to Pico Ruivo. The district has been classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Top Attractions in Santana (Madeira)

Explore the best things to see and do in Santana (Madeira):

• ★Cable car
• ★Madeira Theme Park

Where to Eat in Santana (Madeira)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Cantinho da Serra

Where to Stay in Santana (Madeira)

• 🏨Casas de Campo do Pomar
• 🏨Centro da Juventude de Santana
• 🏨Quinta da Quebrada
• 🏨Quinta do Furão

Santana (Madeira) Travel Guide Sections

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