Nazaré Chapel

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Before your arrival!

The island of Madeira, because of its privileged geographical position and mountainous relief, have a surprisingly mild climate.Very mild average temperatures, 25ºC in the summer and 17ºC in the winter, and a moderate level of humidity, confer upon this island exceptional subtropical features.
The seawater temperature is also very mild, because of the influence of the warm Gulf current, presenting averages of 22ºC in the summer and 18º in the winter.

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The Nazaré Chapel was built in 1627 and is a Mannerist porched chapel.

The Nazaré (Nazareth) Chapel is a Mannerist porched chapel, notable for the Baroque woodworks of the 17th century and the beautiful Portuguese tile panel of the 18th century.
Located in the parish of São Martinho, this Chapel was built by João Martim Vaz de Caires.
It is a small Mannerist porched chapel, of simple longitudinal plan, with high choir and sacristy set back to back with the right side elevation.