Things to Do in Santana: A One-Day Guide
From the traditional thatched houses to the Rocha do Navio cable car: a one-day itinerary through Santana, the most beautiful municipality on Madeira’s north coast.
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Paraíso Resiliente
A peaceful guesthouse in Faial, between gardens and the ocean, a two-minute walk from the beach — with Madeira’s most beautiful levadas on the doorstep.
7.9/10 · 582 reviews on Booking2 minutes to the beachGarden with fruit trees
The house
A retreat between the sea and nature
Paraíso Resiliente is a guesthouse in the fishing village of Faial, in the Santana municipality, on the north coast of Madeira. A garden, barbecue, terrace, lounge with fireplace and a hot tub make it a perfect base for exploring the island.
Only minutes from the beach, with free parking and a fully equipped shared kitchen, it is the ideal starting point for levada hikes, swims in natural pools and quiet days to the sound of the Atlantic.
✓Garden view
✓2 minutes to the beach
✓Fully equipped shared kitchen
✓Free parking
Rooms
Rooms
Two comfortable rooms with private bathroom and garden view. Each sleeps up to 2 adults.
Deluxe Room
A spacious room overlooking the garden, ideal for a couple seeking comfort and peace. Queen bed, private bathroom with shower and plenty of space.
Double Room with Garden View
A cosy room with garden views and a private bathroom with shower. The best of both worlds: the calm of nature and the closeness of the beach.
Discover
The north coast at your door
From Faial, explore the best of northern Madeira — beaches, levadas, villages and culture — without the crowds of Funchal.
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Beaches & natural pools
Alagoa Beach 2.5 km, Maiata 2.8 km and the Faial sea pools right next door.
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Must-do levadas
Caldeirão Verde, Queimadas and Balcões only minutes by car.
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Santana’s traditional houses
The famous thatched palheiros, island heritage, 5 km away.
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Rocha do Navio cable car
Nature reserve and an isolated cove less than 4 km away.
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Theme park & museums
Madeira’s history, Engenho Velho mill and much more.
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Local food
Restaurante a Chave 450 m away; Terrace Bar and Ponte Velha 300 m.
Location
Where we are
In the fishing village of Faial, a short walk from the beach, with the main levadas on the doorstep. Madeira International Airport is 15–16 km away.
Distances
- Alagoa Beach — 2.5 km
- Maiata Beach — 2.8 km
- Engenho Velho Museum — ~3 km
- Madeira Theme Park — ~3.5 km
- Rocha do Navio cable car — ~3.6 km
- Santana’s traditional houses — ~5 km
- Queimadas Forest Park — ~4 km
- Madeira Airport — 15–16 km
Dining: "Restaurante a Chave" is 450 m away; Terrace Bar and Ponte Velha are 300 m.
Gallery
The place
Guide
Get inspired for your trip
Tips and itineraries of Madeira’s north coast, written from Faial.
Good to know
Policies & info
- Check-in: 15:00–18:00 · Check-out: 08:00–11:00
- Children of all ages welcome; free cot (0–2 yrs, on request)
- Pets allowed — no extra charge
- No smoking · No parties · Quiet hours 22:00–07:00
- Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
- License: 24062/AL
Reviews
What guests say
Score 7.9/10 “Good” — 582 reviews on Booking.com · Staff 9.1
“A place of incredible beauty, like walking through a botanical garden. The kind Mrs. Rubina told us the history of the property.”
Yelyzaveta — Ukraine“Only 2 minutes’ walk to the beach, one of the best beaches of Madeira.”
Céline — Belgium“Big fully equipped kitchen, fresh eggs in the morning!”
2travelornot2travel — Netherlands“Fresh herbs, eggs and vegetables offered for common use.”
Tatiana — Canada