The island of Madeira, because of its privileged geographical position and mountainous relief, have a surprisingly mild climate.Very mild average temperatures, 25ºC in the summer and 17ºC in the winter, and a moderate level of humidity, confer upon this island exceptional subtropical features.
The seawater temperature is also very mild, because of the influence of the warm Gulf current, presenting averages of 22ºC in the summer and 18º in the winter.
Visit the São Francisco Cellars and enjoy an exhibition on the history of Madeira wine. Visitors can sample the wine and make purchases while marvelling at the building’s curious architecture.
The Café Relógio is located in the parish of Camacha and is famous for its tower that has a bell and a clock (relógio) from Liverpool. The Craft Factory and the Wickerwork Market are located there.
The Porto Moniz Living Science Centre, in the village of Porto Moniz, hosts national and international exhibitions in the field of science, diversifying the cultural offerings of this location
Anyone visiting the historic Companhia dos Engenhos do Norte (Northern Milling Company) in the village of Porto da Cruz gets to experience one of the main pieces of living evidence of the island’s glorious sugar production, at the beginning of the 20th century
