{"id":4314,"date":"2024-08-23T08:53:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T07:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/que-faire-santana-madere-visiter\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:39:49","slug":"best-things-to-do-santana-madeira-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-santana-madeira-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best things to do in Santana (Madeira): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The town of Santana and its surroundings offer a wealth of experiences: traditional houses, viewpoints, hiking…Here’s our guide to the must-see places<\/strong> in Santana, Madeira, and some useful tips for planning your visit.<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Is Santana worth a visit?<\/h2>\n\n

Santana is well worth a visit.It’s best known for its park of traditional A-frame houses, but it’s also at the center of several magnificent viewpoints, and close to unforgettable hikes.<\/p>\n\n

It’s not on our list of Madeira’s 10 most beautiful cities<\/a> because its center is less fascinating, but it’s a city with many must-see attractions.<\/p>\n\n

1. Traditional houses: N\u00facleo de Casas T\u00edpicas<\/h2>\n\n
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In the center of Santana, you can’t miss the group of A-shaped houses. It’s an open-air museum where you can admire these small thatched-roof houses, which have become a Madeiran tourist landmark.<\/p>\n\n

These houses were very practical for farmers, with good insulation in both summer and winter. They generally had two floors: the lower floor where the family lived, and an upper area for storage.<\/p>\n\n

In the houses you’ll find stores where you can buy local products and handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n