Santana Typical Houses in Madeira Island
Typical houses of Santana: history, origins and construction. The typical houses of Santana, also known as thatched roof houses, are historical buildings whose origins date back to the century when Madeira was discovered.Although small, they were able to guarantee some well-being and comfort to the less well-off people of this autonomous region.
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These vibrant and colourful traditional Santana houses date back to the discovery of Madeira and are a trace of primitive constructions.. The people that built and lived in these houses typically worked in agriculture and covered the houses in straw from cereals such as corn and rye which were turned into flour and then noodles, pasta or bread.
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The typical houses of Santana are currently one of the calling cards of the Madeira archipelago and one of its most identifying icons. These peculiar buildings offer us a real journey through the island's history. Thus, the materials of which the Casas de Santana were built are a testimony of the resources that were historically most available.
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Santana. Named after St Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, Santana is a village of hedgerows and flowers on the north coast of Madeira Island. Complete with waterfalls, cobble-stoned streets, lush green meadows and plunging ravines, it is without doubt one of the prettiest villages in Portugal. With their iconic thatched roofs protected with.
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A real attraction in Santana, and as well known as Madeira's natural swimming pools, the typical houses are very popular with tourists. However, if you drive 50 minutes just to see the typical houses of Madeira, you might be disappointed, or at least left wanting more. Take the opportunity to visit Santana and its surroundings. The nature is.
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However, one unique architectural treasure stands out amid this paradise - the Santana Houses. Nestled on the north coast of Madeira Island, these traditional, triangular homes are more than just buildings; they are a window into the island's past. The Santana Houses, locally known as "Casas de Colmo," are instantly recognizable with their.
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Santana, Madeira Traditional palheiros house and garden in Santana, Madeira. The village of Santana on the northern coast of Madeira is known for its traditional, brightly-colored, timber-and-thatch palheiros houses. These compact, A-frame houses (Casas de Santana) often have scarlet doors and windows with blue frames. The houses usually come.
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Santana is a small village in the north of the Portuguese island Madeira. Madeira can be reached by plane from Lisbon or Porto; flights usually take under 2 hours. From the airport in Santa Cruz, it takes around 20 to 30 minutes to drive there. There are also a couple of bus services from the airport to Santana in Madeira, and the travel time.
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SANTANA, MADEIRA: TRADITIONAL HOUSES AND THEIR ISLAND STORY. The 'Casinhas de Santana' are renowned around the world for their unusual architectural style, triangular shape, and straw-covered roofs. Santana is located in a mountainous area and has historically been difficult to access both by sea and land, and these unusual houses are the.
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246. Casas Típicas de Santana HannahT (Atlas Obscura User) The beautiful, yet small, heritage houses of Madeira are made from wood and thatch. Originally, they were constructed by farmers and.
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Santana is a municipality on the North Coast of Madeira Island and comprises six parishes: São Roque do Faial, Faial, Santana, Ilha, São Jorge and Arco de São Jorge. Located on the beautiful island of Madeira, is renowned for its charming and iconic typical Madeiran houses known as "palheiros."
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The Santana houses of Madeira are traditional, wooden houses with triangular roofs and a distinct architectural style. They are found primarily in the north of the island, in the town of Santana. The houses are typically painted in bright colors, with white exteriors and colorful trim and shutters. These houses were originally built by the.
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Inside this house, only an attic, where agricultural products were kept, and a ground floor, where the residential area was located, divided into two separate parts, the kitchen and the bedroom. Santana city centre is the best place on the island to observe the traditional houses of Madeira, where you can find several of these colourful houses.
Traditional Madeira house at Santana, Madeira, Portugal. Photograph by Francisco Javier Gil
A small village of restored houses. Madeirans no longer live in small triangular houses as shown in postcards but you can still find a few ones in Santana. As a tourist, you will enjoy a small village of restored houses now used as shops and the tourism office of Santana. While strolling you will see a few houses of that kind in the north of.
Two traditional Santana houses in Madeira, Portugal Photograph by Vaclav Mach
About: Typical houses in Santana. Why is it so well known? Because, in fact, these houses date back to the discovery of Madeira and represent a part of Madeira's heritage. These small, triangular and colorful houses were made of straw, from the cereal plantation that served to cover them, and wood, because it was cheap and abundant material in.