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  Santana (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santana, a parish in the municipality of Nordeste
Santana, a parish in the municipality of Nisa
Santana, a parish in the municipality of Portel
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santana   (143 words)

  
 Madeira Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Madeira Islands is a Portuguese archipelago in the north Atlantic Ocean that lies between 32°22.3′ N 16°16.5′ W and 33°7.8′ N 17°16.65′ W.
Funchal, the "capital" of Madeira Island, is on the south coast of the principal island, in 32°37.75′ N 16°55.3′ W.
Madeira Island is the largest island of the group with 741 km², has a length of 30 geographical miles (57 km), an extreme breadth of 13 miles (22 km), and a coastline of 80 or 90 miles.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Madeira_Islands   (1129 words)

  
 Madeira Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Funchal, the "capital" of Madeira Island, is on the south coast of the principal island, in 32° 37' 45 N lat.
Among Madeira's main cities are: Funchal, Porto Santo also known as Vila Baleira, Machico, Câmara de Lobos, Santa Cruz and.
Madeira is the largest island of the group with 741 km ², has a length of 30 geographical miles (57 km), an extreme breadth of 13 miles (22 km), and a coastline of 80 or 90 miles.
www.marylandheights.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Madeira_Islands   (919 words)

  
 Madeira : Attractions : Santana & Central Madeira | Frommers.com
Ribeiro Frio (Cold River) is a little village in the Madeira Forest Park (a protected area of trees and mountains in the center of Madeira that is spared from development) that occupies a dramatic setting in view of waterfalls, jagged peaks, and sleepy valleys.
Eighteen kilometers (11 miles) northwest of Ribeiro Frio and 40km (25 miles) north of Funchal, Santana is the most famous village in Madeira and certainly the prettiest.
On a coastal plateau, Santana lies at an altitude of 742m (2,434 ft.).
www.frommers.com /destinations/madeira/2677027103.html   (1120 words)

  
 ENJOYING MADEIRA WINE - Into Wine
HE ISLAND OF MADEIRA sat uninhabited in the middle of the North Atlantic until a certain Portuguese explorer, Gonslaves Zarco, was blown off course by a violent storm in 1418 while exploring the coast of West Africa.
island archipelago comprising Madeira, Porto Santo and the uninhabited Desertas and Selvagens.
The main vineyards are at Câmara de Lôbos and at Santana on the north coast.
www.intowine.com /madeira.html   (1262 words)

  
 World Travel Highlights  Madeira
Madeira is situated in the middle of the north Atlantic Ocean, some 500 kms from the African coast and 1000 kms from the Portuguese mainland.
The archipelago is composed of the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo and the uninhabited Desertas and Selvagens.
Colmos, the traditional farmers houses of Santana and surroundings.
people.zeelandnet.nl /vhoecke/madeira.htm   (472 words)

  
 Madeira Island - Straight from Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - Main Festivities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Câmara de Lobos was the first place in Madeira to be inhabited by the recent discoverers of the island in 1492 onwards.
Upon the early discovery of Madeira Island, Machico beach was found to be the most appropriate where portuguese navigators could safely approach and harbour their boats.
Established in the mid fifteenth century, Ribeira Brava is one of the oldest towns in Madeira.
www.madeira-island.com /festivals/general   (647 words)

  
 Lubango1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Madeira and Porto Santo are two small islands in the North Atlantic discovered by the Portuguese João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira in 1418.
During the XV, XVI centuries, Madeira Island was an important port, supplying water and food to the trading ships in Northwest Africa, Brazil and America and also an important base for Portuguese ships involved in the discoveries.
With the demise of the Portuguese empire, Madeira soon became a forgotten land and their population had to struggle to survive.
www.nhamalanda.com /Lub1.html   (253 words)

  
 Madeira, the latest news and information for visitors to the 'Pearl of the Atlantic'. A beautiful island full of ...
Madeira, the latest news and information for visitors to the 'Pearl of the Atlantic'.
One of the greatest tourist attractions of the Island of Madeira lies in its spectacular landscape.
Madeira's indigenous Laurissilva forest, occupies an area of 15 thousand hectares.
www.madeira-holiday.com   (504 words)

  
 Madeira Island (Portugal) - madeira, weather, map, portugal, funchal, photos, hotel, travel, island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Madeira Islands consist of Madeira and Porto Santo (inhabited), Desertas and Selvagens (uninhabited).
Madeira's history of wine, Port, styles, grape varieties, producers, vintages, and winemaking.
Madeira Islands is an autonomous region of Portugal.
madeira.eigenstart.nl   (510 words)

  
 Madeira : Attractions : Outskirts of Funchal | Frommers.com
Madeira : Attractions : Outskirts of Funchal
The volcanoes surrounding Curral das Freiras were said to have been responsible for pushing up the land mass that is now Madeira from the sea.
If time is limited, head for the western part of Madeira, where you'll find panoramic coastlines, dramatic waterfalls, and cliffs towering over the ocean.
www.frommers.com /destinations/madeira/2677027102.html   (2264 words)

  
 Magellan Tours: Portugal, Island of Madeira
This is a tender chunk of beef flavored with herbs grilled and served on a large skewer.
Madeira's indigenous Laurissilva forest, occupying an area of 15 thousand hectares, forms part of this vast layer of vegetation that covers the island.
But beyond this invaluable heritage, the island of Madeira also contains a vast array of exotic plants of every form and colour, the majority of which originate from various other parts of the world and have adapted here as well as they do in their native environment.
www.magellantours.com /Portugal/madeira.htm   (1123 words)

  
 Inseltouring.de : Madeira - Wandern, Landschaft, Fauna und F...
Madeira ist ein ausgesprochenes Wanderparadies und bietet vor allem mit dem ausgeklügelte Wasserleitungssystem (Levadas), das nur wenige Höhenmeter überwindet, einfache und ausgedehnte Wanderungen.
In den Bergen wächst Ginster, Thymian, Wacholder und der Stolz Madeiras.
Angebaut werden auf Madeira sehr viele Obst- und Gemüsesorten, sowie Wein.
www.inseltouring.de /pageid__MD_MD_HOME.html   (369 words)

  
 Madeira Holiday Reviews on Holiday Watchdog
Although many people know Madeira is a part of Portugal, you won't find it anywhere near the Portuguese coast.
In fact the easiest way to locate Madeira on a map is to find Morocco, Madeira's closest neighbour, and move about 400 miles to the west into the Atlantic Ocean.
Madeira's sub-tropical climate makes it a safe bet for warm sunshine all year round.
www.holidaywatchdog.com /Madeira-Resort-Destination-Guide-4.html   (246 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Feira de Santana
Feira de Santana, second largest town of the state of Bahia, Brazil, and an important regional trade center, located in the eastern part of the...
Madeira means “wood” in the Portuguese language, and the archipelago was named for its large forests and dense vegetation.
It is opposite the Brazilian city of Santana do...
encarta.msn.com /Feira_de_Santana.html   (157 words)

  
 Madeira - Fly drive holiday - PEAKS - REDISCOVER THE WORLD - New Destinations - tailor made holidays.
Upon your arrival at Funchal airport you will be met by one of the representatives from our car rental company and driven a short distance to their office to take delivery of your Group B car.
Many consider Santana to be one of the most attractive villages on Madeira, due to its stunning location – you must also view the unusual houses, peculiar to this area.
This has exhibitions of how Madeira was formed and the way of life in days gone by.
www.rediscover.co.uk /madeira_flydrive_peaks.html   (1519 words)

  
 Cachet Travel - Quinta do Furao, Santana, Madeira   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Santana encompasses part of the Madeira Natural Park, a protected area of botanical interest.
There are gentle walks around the plateau to tempt the less energetic as well as more challenging levada walks and for the truly fit the 6,000 foot Pico Ruivo, the islands highest peak.
The highlight of the year at Quinta do Furão is the wine harvest when guests are invited to join in the crushing of the grapes and memorable barbecues are enjoyed around the old wine press accompanied by local music and dancing.
www.cachet-travel.co.uk /mad2004/furao.htm   (350 words)

  
 Portugal > Madeira > Funchal > Santana
The Madeira tourism authorities have decided to «use» the Euro 2004 to promote local tourism next year, although no games of the European championship will be played there.
The Madeira Regional Board for Tourism has decided to double the funds invested to promote the beauties of both Madeira and Porto Santo in continental Portugal to counteract the decrease of Portuguese visitors.
According to the authorities of the Desert Islands Natural Reserve (at Madeira), the local colony of sea-wolves has at least another member, which has been seen although little is known about the new pup as the rough sea has rendered the biologists´ work extremely difficult.
viajar.clix.pt /en/dst3306.php?lg=en   (975 words)

  
 Birdwatching Trip Report from Madeira   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
This was my second trip to Madeira (see the report from 2000) and I didn’t look hard for the birds on the land, which I had already seen.
The sea on the south of Madeira is often calm and therefore a better greyish backdrop to detect the flish Bulwer’s.
The breeding population in the Madeira archipelago is estimated at 7500 pairs (Snow and Perrins 1998).
www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/madeira/madeira3/madeira-sept2002.htm   (7812 words)

  
 Santana accommodation listing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Santana was founded at the end of the 15th century by alongside of an existing chapel and simply adopted its name.
In 1835 it was upgraded to township and then municipality and finally in January 2001 it became a city.
This is one of the most charming spots of the island where one can still find typical primitive Madeira houses, which make a visit to Santana a must.
www.direct-hotels-online.com /Portugal/Madeira/Santana/Santana.html   (97 words)

  
 Santana: Hotels (5)
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This quaint village, where flowers seem to be more loved than elsewhere in Madeira, is famous for its enchanting cottages with pointed thatched roofs.
Madeira´s highest mountain is only acessible by foot, through a signed footpath that begins at the village of Achada do Teixeira and leads the excursionists on a 45-minute walk to the top.
portugal-hotels.com /portugal-hotels/geo/mafusa1.php   (313 words)

  
 KinderGarden Plants - Windowsill Gardening   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Madeira series of Argyranthemum offers varieties named after each of the towns on the island.
The earliest and most compact on the market, the Madeira series is well matched for habit and flowering varieties.
Madeira daisies are free flowering throughout the summer, reaching a garden height of 20 cm - 35 cm.
www.kindergarden.co.uk /newnet.htm   (688 words)

  
 Madeira holiday villas & hotels, Madeira
Set on the southern slopes of Madeira’s principal wine producing area, just a few kilometres west of Funchal, the Quinta do Estreito was once the main wine producing estate for the region.
Originally built in the 1920’s this romantic and distinctive property has been in the ownership of the same family since this time, serving as a teahouse during the 1940’s and in the same spirit of tradition, tea and scones continue to be served to guests today.
Situated on the edge of a forest and high in the hills in the South West of the island, this charming and intimate 9 roomed rural idyll is a true haven of relaxation.
www.iliostravel.com /madeira/ma_prop.htm   (526 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - salinhopt's Homepage
The island of Madeira has a surface area of 459 square miles (741 km2), (35 miles long and 13 miles wide).
The island is 310 miles from the African coast and 620 miles from the European continent, which is the equivalent of a 1 hour 30 minute flight from Lisbon.
Characterised by its little thatched triangular houses, Santana is a beautiful village on the north coast.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/602de   (593 words)

  
 Madeira: SANTANA
Santana apresenta-se, actualmente, como Cidade e sede de Concelho.
Fica localizada na costa Norte da ilha da Madeira, a cerca de 312 metros de altitude e ocupa uma área de 96,2Km2.
O seu nome deve-se à sua padroeira Sant´Ana; como freguesia foi fundada a 04 de Junho de 1552 e elevada a concelho a 05 de Novembro de 1835.
ilhadamadeira.weblog.com.pt /arquivo/202130.html   (267 words)

  
 Santana Madeira
The Santana I such luxuries as a sauna room, a large jacuzzi and a separate bar on the top deck.
Agent Bill Fuchs recently noted that the Santana I was more like a Cruise Ship and that its accommodations, food and service were incomparable.
Aboard the Santana I, you don't have to forsake your comfort to experience the legendary explosive strikes and tackle busting power of the Amazon's native Peacock Bass.
www.peacockbassassociation.com /html/santana_madeira.html   (246 words)

  
 Madeira and the Azores with Walking Softly Adventures. Sample the trails of Portugal's Atlantic islands.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Or, for a more challenging outing, hike the path used by Madeira's "ice runners" who once carried this precious commodity (wrapped in straw and leather) from the poços da neve ("snow pits") in the Madeiran highlands to the population centers in the lowlands.
If you prefer a longer encounter with the "roof of Madeira" continue westward from Pico Ruivo along the crest of the island on a narrow path to the mountain pass at Boca da Encumeada.
The landscape of Madeira's high plateau stands in stark contrast with much of the rest of the island; its wide-open, austere landscape is reminiscent of the Andean altiplano.
www.wsadventures.com /azoresmadeiraprint.htm   (2677 words)

  
 NetINDEX - Madeira
As Ilhas da Madeira e Porto Santo : Informações gerais, localização, história, cultura, curiosidades, actividades desportivas e culturais, passeios a pé, congressos, hotéis.
Concelho da Ribeira Brava - Ilha da Madeira : Conheça as freguesias que compõem este concelho madeirense e as suas principais características e facilidades.
Madeira : Roteiro turístico da ilha da Madeira.
www.netindex.pt /links/REGIOES/MADEIRA/index.html   (805 words)

  
 elizawashere.nl - authentieke hotels en landhuizen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Mijn herinneringen over Madeira zijn alweer wat in de achterban geraakt vooral omdat ik een kleine week geleden heb mogen genieten van de idyllisch witte dorpjes in Portugal.
Alice is een Nederlandse die inmiddels 25 jaar op Madeira woont en me al heel wat keren had uitgenodigd.
Bij aankomst op Madeira was ik al meteen verkocht: duizenden prachtige bloemen waar het eiland zo beroemd om is, straalden me tegemoet.
santana-madeira.vakantie-madeira.nl   (4584 words)

  
 Madeira Island : Guided Tours - excursions - levada walks - island tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Madeira Island : Guided Tours - excursions - levada walks - island tours
Or, if you stay on the Levada, crossing the river bed, you will come in few minutes to our favourite spot, a promontory in the sun overlooking the entire valley of the Ribeira Grande, 500 m below.
Return using the same way back to Queimadas park, down to Santana centre.
home.online.no /~nancys/portugal/madeira/tours/self-guided/day05.html   (311 words)

  
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