Sagrado Coração de Jesus (Cardais) Chapel

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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 Sagrado Coração de Jesus Chapel, or Cardais Chapel, was built in the early 20th century and features revivalist and popular architecture.

The Sagrado Coração de Jesus Chapel, also known as Cardais Chapel, was commissioned in 1907 by Canon Henrique Modesto de Bettencourt, in memory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
This chapel recently underwent extensive repair work, as it was in an advanced state of ruin.
This is a pilgrimage chapel with a longitudinal plan, composed of nave and chancel, with the main gabled facade culminating in a cyma cornice in plastered and painted concrete, with ashlar masonry cross.