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Things to see in Prazeres (Portugal): 43 places and when to go
Prazeres is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (19), Nature (14), Wildlife (6). The best known are Laurisilva of Madeira, Véu da Noiva Falls and 25 Fontes Falls. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 32.7541, -17.2018
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (19) · Nature (14) · Wildlife (6) · Mountains (5) · Beaches (3) · History (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 40 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pico Ruivo do Paul, at 1,640 m.
What to see in Prazeres
The places in and around Prazeres, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Laurisilva of MadeiraProtected area in Portugal8.5 km
- Véu da Noiva FallsWaterfall in Madeira, Portugal12 km
- 25 Fontes FallsWaterfall in Madeira, Portugal7.3 km
- Farol da Ponta do PargoLighthouse in Madeira, Portugal8.8 km
- Porto Moniz LightLighthouse in Madeira, Portugal13 km
- Madeira Ethnographic MuseumMuseum in Ribeira Brava, Portugal16 km
- Praia da CalhetaBeach in Calheta, Madeira, Portugal4.7 km
- Pico Ruivo do PaulMountain in Portugal12 km
- Caminho Real do Paul do MarRoyal Path of Paul do Mar, Madeira1.8 km
- Quinta Pedagógica dos PrazeresEducational farm in Prazeres, Madeira5 m
- Risco waterfallWaterfall in Madeira, Portugal7.4 km
- Aquário da MadeiraAquarium in Madeira13 km
- Pico FernandesMountain in Portugal8.2 km
- Pico da PedreiraMountain in Portugal6.8 km
- Ponta do Sol beachBeach in Ponta do Sol, Madeira, Portugal12 km
- Quinta da PiedadeManor house in Jardim do Mar, Calheta, Madeira2.0 km
- Pico do RemalMountain in Portugal4.3 km
- Pico da UrzeSummit7.9 km
- Calhau Beach ClubBeaches5.2 km
- Miradouro da Garganta FundaScenic viewpoint in Ponta do Pargo, Madeira8.7 km
- Natural Swimming PoolsHot spring bath13 km
- Ponta do Pargo Marine Nature ReserveProtected area10 km
- Ponta do Pargo Nature MonumentProtected area9.1 km
- Ponta do Pargo Protected AreaProtected area10 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Ponta do Pargo Protected Landscape
- Hiking: PR 13.1, PR 13 - Vereda do Fanal, PR 14 - Levada dos Cedros, PR 15 - Vereda da Ribeira da Janela, PR 16 - Levada Fajã do Rodrigues, PR 17 - Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal, PR 20 - Vereda do Jardim do Mar, PR 27 - Glaciar de Planalto, PR 28 - Levada da Rocha Vermelha, PR 6.1 - Levada do Risco, PR 6.2 - Levada do Alecrim, PR 6.3 - Vereda da Lagoa do Vento, PR 6.4 - Levada Velha do Rabaçal, PR 6.5 - Vereda do Pico Fernandes, PR 6.7 - Vereda da Câmara Carga, PR 6.8 - Levada do Paul II, PR 6 - Levada das 25 Fontes, PR 7 - Levada do Moinho
When to go to Prazeres
The best time to visit Prazeres is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:04
- FebPossible10:50
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:09
- JulBest time13:57
- AugBest time13:13
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. In June, 43 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Prazeres
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Porto Santo22 places88 km
- Lomba da Fazenda - Vila do Nordeste14 places918 km
- Portimão88 places929 km
- São Teotónio30 places930 km
- Ponta Delgada46 places949 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Prazeres?
The best known: Laurisilva of Madeira, Véu da Noiva Falls, 25 Fontes Falls, Farol da Ponta do Pargo, Porto Moniz Light. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Prazeres?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51.
How do you get to Prazeres?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Prazeres as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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