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Discovering Câmara de Lobos: A Hidden Gem in Madeira
During one of the recent holidays, we took a trip to Câmara de Lobos, a charming fishing village on Madeira Island.
The sun was shining, and the town was bustling with tourists. The pedestrian streets were lively, the colorful fishing boats (called xavelhas)were docked along the shore, and children laughed joyfully as they raced downhill in homemade go-carts.
In contrast, the local church stood quiet and empty—a serene spiritual presence in the heart of the main square. All around, you could hear the **waves crashing on the pebble beach** and the murmur of conversations from the nearby bars.
We enjoyed a traditional poncha with peanuts, followed by grilled limpets (lapas) served with warm bolo do caco. The sunburnt skin of the fishermen, the sparkle of the Atlantic, the pebbled shore, the scenic bay, and the endless horizon created a picture-perfect moment.
There are few places in the world as special as Câmara de Lobos. It’s no surprise that Sir Winston Churchill once captured its beauty in a painting during his visit. A place of undeniable charm and good taste.
Whether you visit by car, walk along the seaside promenade, take a boat, or ride the local bus—Câmara de Lobos is worth the trip.
Wishing you a great weekend! Enjoy your adventure.
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Num destes feriados fomos até Câmara de Lobos.
Estava cheio de sol e turistas.
As ruas pedonais, os barcos dos pescadores (xavelhas : o nome dos barcos), as crianças que corriam ladeira abaixo num carro de rolamentos às gargalhadas…
A Igreja vazia, silenciosa e o seu contributo espiritual mesmo no centro da praça, com o som do mar a rolar no calhau e as vozes que conversam nos bares…
A poncha com amendoins, as lapas com bolo do caco, as peles queimadas pelo sol dos pescadores, o brilho do mar, o calhau, a baía e o horizonte.
Deve haver poucos sítios no Mundo assim tão especiais, não foi por acaso que inspirou Sir Winston Churchill a retratá-lo quando cá passou.
Bom gosto.
De carro, a pé pela promenade, de barco ou de autocarro e com votos de um bom fim de semana! Divirtam-se.
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