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Canico on the island of Madeira offers the perfect contrast to the daily grind which means that you can really kick back and forget the world exists. Relaxation comes as standard whilst on holiday in Canico with lastminute.com.
Canico - Nature’s paradise
Canico, a parish on the Madeira municipality of Santa Cruz is idyllically placed on the top of a steep winding road and offers fantastic views out to Atlantic sea. The town, which was once a fishing village, is made up of winding narrow cobbled streets and a main square with an eighteenth century church with an ancient clock tower. The town is still charmingly traditional – a holiday in Canico is for you if you want to experience authentic Madeiran lifestyle where there are more locals than holiday makers. Madeira holidays offer reliable warm weather all year round so there will be plenty of chances to explore whilst on holiday in Canico.
Canico has a small pebble beach which was awarded a blue flag for its cleanliness and the purity of its waters. Holidays to Canico are not beach holidays – although if you find yourself craving the feel on soft warm sand under your feet the island of Porto Santo is just 2 hours away by boat. Check out holidays to Porto Santo here
Made with volcano!
Madeira was formed from a volcano and the landscape reflects this. A holiday in Canico is popular with those who enjoy exploring natural landscapes. The island of Madeira has over 1,350 miles of levadas, narrow canals which were man made to channel water from the north of the island to the south. These levadas now offer excellent walking routes. The mountainous area on the north of the island offer exciting and challenging treks and the well-deserved tourist is rewarded with spectacular views once they arrive at the top.
The Garajau Natural Marine Park is just a stone’s throw from Canico. The protected area is known for its biodiversity – fishing is banned in this part of the island to retain the diversity that scientists, locals and tourists enjoy. The golf courses at Palheio and Santo Serro, north of the capital Funchal, have excellent views of the Island with a range of difficult and easy courses.
Canico is 12km from the capital city of Madeira, Funchal. Funchal has guarded its traditional charm but at the same time has an excellent range of shops, restaurants and bars. Book here now for breaks to Funchal
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Canico isn’t for those who want an action packed busy holiday – a holiday in Canico is the ideal choice for those who need the exact opposite. The size of Madeira means that a holiday in Canico lets you take it easy and spend lazy days enjoying nature’s offerings. Lastminute.com doesn’t sell cheap holidays, we sell affordable holidays which help you enjoy your holiday even more.