Discover Campanário

Campanário can be explored through different travel plans: the PR19 leads into the village, bathing areas with their own access conditions shape the coastline, and the Glória Chapel provides a dated historical reference. If you’re looking for hotels for a stay in Campanário, these themes can help you decide what to focus on first. Would you like to put hiking, time by the water, or a cultural connection at the center of your stay? The following places and features offer specific points of reference.

Hiking and culture

The PR19 runs from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos via the Levada do Norte and Quinta Grande to Campanário. The sequence names both the stops and the route’s destination. The PR19 is one of Madeira’s 25 designated recommended hiking trails. This places the specific route in the broader context of the island-wide hiking network.

The Glória Chapel was built in 1599. Its year of construction gives the building a specific historical date and sets it apart from the route of the PR19. When considering what you want your stay in Campanário to focus on, there are two distinct interests here: a hiking route with named sections and a specific, dated building.

Coast and bathing spots

Calhau da Lapa is a small bathing area in the municipality of Campanário, known for its peaceful atmosphere and the excellent quality of its waters. Access is via a path that descends steeply over the cliffs. When planning, the bathing area and the descent go together. If you include Calhau in your trip, factor in this access alongside your time by the water.

Fajã dos Padres can only be reached by cable car or boat. The cable-car ride takes four minutes and offers views of Madeira’s south coast and the bay of Fajã. You can swim at the pebble beach and the small landing stage. Tropical fruit trees grow in Fajã all year round, including mango, banana, and avocado trees. Fertile soil and the local microclimate encourage this growth, adding a distinctive landscape feature to the bathing and access options.

For coastal planning, Calhau da Lapa and Fajã dos Padres can be distinguished by their stated access routes: Calhau is reached by a steep path descending the cliffs; Fajã can only be reached by cable car or boat. Swimming is mentioned at both destinations, specifically at Fajã’s pebble beach and small landing stage.

Wildlife in the park

The Ilha das Aves mini-zoo is located in Campanário Park. Ilha das Aves covers 7,000 m²; its garden is home to 200 bird species. Its size and number of species give the wildlife theme a specific profile alongside the hiking, cultural, and coastal features.

Discover more destinations: Câmara De Lobos, Campo De Cima, Arco Da Calheta, Porto Moniz, Sao Jorge, Funchal, Paul Do Mar, Faial.

For the broader travel overview: Madeira.