Faja dos Padres
09.08.2022
Faja dos Padres is an isolated village in the southern part of the island of Madeira, which can be reached by cable car. There are only 10 houses here, up to 50 people lived in them at different times.
The first inhabitants of these places were monks who in the XV century grew Malvasia grapes on the slopes of the hills and made wine from it (one of the best in Madeira).
Thanks to the unique microclimate, tropical fruits and vegetables that are not found in other parts of the island also grow here.
The only historical attraction is the ruins of the chapel destroyed by pirates in 1626. However, they come here not for excursions, but to retire and enjoy the silence.