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| Câmara de Lobos | ||
| Autonomous Region | Madeira | |
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| Residents | 35.666 (2011) | |
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| Tourist information Tel | 291 943 470 | |
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Câmara de Lobos is a city on Madeira. The capital of the district of the same name was elevated to a city in 1996. Its settlement area on the coast is growing increasingly with that of the neighboring capital to the east Funchal together.
background
The small harbor is in the center of the village. Ships are still manufactured here in the traditional way in the shipyard. The replica of Christopher Columbus Santa Maria was made here. In the village one encounters Churchill everywhere, who regularly spent his holidays here. Churchill's terrace is just above the harbor. Here Churchill worked as a painter with the village as his preferred motif.
In addition to tourism, agriculture and fishing are still the main sources of income. Significant acreage of the famous Madeira wine are located in the municipality.
The name "Chamber of Wolves" comes from the sea lions (pt. lobos marinhos) who lived here 600 years ago.
Next to the port city Câmara de Lobos is above all the higher city Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in the county of interest. In the area of the municipality Quinta Grande is the famous one Cabo Girão, one of the highest cliffs in the world with spectacular views over the south coast of Madeira.
getting there
Câmara de Lobos can be reached quickly and easily from (almost) all points on the island via the ER-101 coastal motorway. Madeira's only one Santa Cruz Airport it's about a 30-minute drive. Within the district, however, the regional roads often follow the course of the terrain at an angle, so that the same time should be calculated again to reach a final destination.
By bus
The operator Rodoeste connects the place quickly and frequently with the capital Funchal, but also with all other places on the island (sometimes only 1-2 times a day).
In the street
mobility
The bus connections within the villages are relatively good. A rental car is still recommended for day trippers.
Taxis (tel .: 351 291 942 407) in the city center of Câmara de Lobos.
Tourist Attractions
- In the village of Câmara de Lobos
- The contemplative Fishing port, in which the old fishing boats are partially repaired in a dry dock. When the island tours don't break in, it's a cozy place to sit and watch.
- Churchill's Place, a small vantage point above the harbor at the eastern end with a beautiful view of the bay. Here the former British Prime Minister painted a picture of the scenery himself.
- To the west of the fishing port, small stairways lead into a park with beautiful views of Cabo Girao.
- Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Small sailors' chapel from 1702 with naive oil paintings that describe fishermen's life.
- Parish Church of Igreja São Sebastião, Praça Autonomia. 1720. With beautiful, gilded wood carvings and a surrounding, blue-white-red azulejia band with flower ornaments.Open: every day.
- Pico da Torre viewpoint, northeast of the town center.
- Inward of the mountain lies that which is also raised to the city Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, a real mountain village with steep streets and terrace places that offer wide views over the coast. The modern market hall in the center of the village with a newly built car park right next to it is one of the largest on the island (daily 8 am-8pm) and offers a paradise for self-caterers who want to supply themselves with local products (see shopping).
- Even further into the mountains follows Jardim da Serra. The small mountain village is the center of the cultivation of the Sercial variety, which is used for Madeira wine.
- Near the place in the area of Quinta Grande lies that Cabo Girão, with a height of 580 m one of the highest cliffs in the world. Since 2012 with a permanently anchored viewing platform over the sea, of course with a glass floor for those who do not suffer from vertigo.
activities
- Bathing possibilities at the Praia do Vigario, a public (pebble) beach or in the swimming pool Piscinas das Salinas near the actual harbor bay.
- Hike to Cabo Girao, from or to there also from Estreito or Boa Morte. Lakeside promenade to the hotel zone near Funchal.
- Local festivities:
- Festa de Cereja. The cherry festival in Jardim da Serra on 18./19. June with parades, stands and opportunities to taste all cherries (liqueurs, jams, etc.).
- Festa da Espada Preta and São Pedro. June 29th. On the days around this church festival, the fishermen also celebrate their scabbard fish with live music, fireworks and, of course, food stalls with local flavor at the harbor.
- Wine festival. Beginning of September.
shop
- For self-caterers, the modern Market hall from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos a real alternative to the supermarket. Fruit and vegetables of all shapes and colors are a pleasure to look at. In addition, meat and baked goods, all from local production (daily 8 am-8pm). On Sunday mornings there is a weekly and farmer's market in the streets around the hall, and its function as a local meeting point can still be clearly seen. Then it is strongly recommended to head for the newly built multi-storey car park below the market hall, because all the side streets of the steep mountain village are blocked.
- Wine tasting and sales. Henriques & Henriques, Belem district.
Kitchen and bars
In the center of Camara de Lobos around the port there is a large selection of restaurants and bars, where the nightlife also takes place. As in most places, they are proud to offer local variations of the national drink Poncha or other wine-based cocktail mixes.
Often mentioned are, for example:
- Coral (modern styled fish restaurant), Praca da Autonomia, Câmara De Lobos,. Tel.: 351 291098284.
- Vila do Peixe, Rua Doutor Joao Abel de Freitas, Câmara De Lobos,. Tel.: 351 291099909.
- Farol Verde (local poncha and cocktail specialties), Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, 11 e 13, Câmara de Lobos. Tel.: 351 291 943 203.
nightlife
accommodation
Câmara de Lobos offers a wide range of all types of accommodation apart from camping. Hotels, guest houses, B & B's and holiday apartments are available and some can also be booked as part of package tours.
Practical advice
Tourist information: Casa da Cultura
Câmara de Lobos is a social hotspot of Madeira, so you should be particularly attentive away from the busy city districts and avoid isolated areas.
trips
Due to its favorable location on the coastal motorway, all the sights of the island can be easily reached from Câmara de Lobos beyond the destinations in the vicinity (see above). In the case of residential areas in the hinterland, however, a time surcharge of 30 minutes per arrival / departure should be taken into account.
The remote and yet very attractive valley basin belonging to the municipality Curral das Freiras can only be from Funchal reach out.
literature
Web links
- http://www.cm-camaradelobos.pt/ - Official website of Câmara de Lobos
- Official Madeira Tourism Website
- Travel report to the market in Estreito
