Time spent at Quinta das Faias
In the first few hours of the morning can collect fresh eggs from our chicken coop and seasonal fruit like apples for your wonderful breakfast. Here you can stroll down the Quinta, enjoying the changes in its trees and their flowers, breathing their different smells and enjoying the view, from the mountain, of the sea and the "Desertas" (uninhabited islands) on the horizon. You may also, if you wish, participate in different agricultural work, including dealing with pets.
In the late afternoon you can read a book outdoors, while listening to the sound of birds and/or enjoy a glass of Portuguese wine while preparing dinner. Before going to bed, if th night is bright, make sure to observe the stars in the sky and the reflection of the moon on the sea.
In the late afternoon you can read a book outdoors, while listening to the sound of birds and/or enjoy a glass of Portuguese wine while preparing dinner. Before going to bed, if th night is bright, make sure to observe the stars in the sky and the reflection of the moon on the sea.
What to visit
Due to the location of Quinta das Faias, you can quickly reach any point on the island, taking less than one hour by car to reach the more remote location, so there is no need to change the place of stay during your vacation.
As Paradise Valley, settlement where the Quinta, is crossed by two “levadas”, there are 5 different walking tours starting from the Quinta: levada da Serra do Faial, levada dos Tornos and pedestrian path connecting the Camacha to Assomada (levada do Caniço). There are still several emblematic Levada walks that are relatively close, allowing visualization of Laurisilva forests and beautiful sceneries, distinguished by UNESCO as World-Wide Natural Patrimony. In Funchal you will also find many cultural events, museums and shops, plus restaurants of all kinds.
As a small collection We recomend:
As Paradise Valley, settlement where the Quinta, is crossed by two “levadas”, there are 5 different walking tours starting from the Quinta: levada da Serra do Faial, levada dos Tornos and pedestrian path connecting the Camacha to Assomada (levada do Caniço). There are still several emblematic Levada walks that are relatively close, allowing visualization of Laurisilva forests and beautiful sceneries, distinguished by UNESCO as World-Wide Natural Patrimony. In Funchal you will also find many cultural events, museums and shops, plus restaurants of all kinds.
As a small collection We recomend:
- Museums: Quinta das Cruzes (musseum & garden); Frederico de Freitas House; Madeira Wine;
- Monuments: Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmer´s Market); Santa Clara Convent; Cathedral (Sé); Church of Saint John the Evangelis (Colégio)
- Gardens: Botannical Gardens; Palheiro Gardens
- Walks: Vereda dos Balcões (PR11); Vereda do Pico Ruivo (PR1.2) beginning at Achada do Teixeira; Levada do Rei (PR18); Levada das 25 Fontes e do Risco (PR6); Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8); Levada do Caldeirão Verde (PR9)
- Land: Bus tours with professional guides
- If you want any further recommendations on what to visit and how to get there, feel free to ask Rita and Filipe for there help and tips.
What to do
As Madeira has various events throughout the year, Rita and Filipe will be happy to indicate you the most relevant events happening at the time of your stay. For example you usually have:
- New Year's celebrations in December/January
- Carnival in Fabruary/March
- Reid's Palace Classic Auto Show in April
- Festa da Flor (Flower festival) in May
For a more detailed list of events on the time of your visit, we sugggest you visit: www.visitmadeira.pt
If you wish to practice sports, staying at the Quinta, you can also choose between playing golf (two golf courses at 10 and 20 min by car), horse riding or various maritime activities, such as sailing, diving, fishing and boating.
Alternatively you can choose to go for a swim in the sea in Garajau, Caniço, Santa Cruz or Funchal, which are located about 15/20 min drive.
- New Year's celebrations in December/January
- Carnival in Fabruary/March
- Reid's Palace Classic Auto Show in April
- Festa da Flor (Flower festival) in May
For a more detailed list of events on the time of your visit, we sugggest you visit: www.visitmadeira.pt
If you wish to practice sports, staying at the Quinta, you can also choose between playing golf (two golf courses at 10 and 20 min by car), horse riding or various maritime activities, such as sailing, diving, fishing and boating.
Alternatively you can choose to go for a swim in the sea in Garajau, Caniço, Santa Cruz or Funchal, which are located about 15/20 min drive.
