Câmara de Lobos

The municipality of Câmara de Lobos stands out for its fishing culture, its ocean landscapes and its unmistakable traditions.

From the beautiful fishing bay to the deep valley

Câmara de Lobos, located on Madeira's south coast, was the first place inhabited by João Gonçalves Zarco, the navigator who discovered this 'pearl of the Atlantic'. He stayed there between 1420 and 1424, so this was the first settlement created in Madeira, elevated to parish status in 1430. Its historical legacy is, therefore, very relevant.

 

The name of this municipality comes from the fact that, when the island was discovered, there was a large number of sea lions in the cove that we can still find here today with the same configuration. In this region, various monuments recall this historical period, from the Nossa Senhora da Conceição chapel, founded in the 15th century, to the old convent of São Bernardino, from 1425, and the São Sebastião church, built in the 16th century.

 

Currently, the municipality of Câmara de Lobos has an area of 51.82 km² and a population of around 35,000. Besides the parish of Câmara de Lobos, the municipality comprises four parishes: Curral das Freiras, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Jardim da Serra, and Quinta Grande.

 

The landscape that surrounds this city is marked by the presence of its characteristic fishing boats known as 'Xavelhas'. Come and visit Câmara de Lobos!
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The municipality of Câmara de Lobos is home to a critical historical legacy. In addition to its monuments and stunning Atlantic landscapes, the municipality stands out for its centuries-old fishing tradition.

Câmara de Lobos
What to visit

What to visit in Câmara de Lobos

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Activities in Câmara de Lobos

Between land and sea, you will always find memorable activities.
WHERE TO STAY
Where to stay

Accommodation in Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos offers a wide range of accommodation units, always filled with the characteristic hospitality of its people.
Restaurants in Câmara de Lobos
Sabores do Curral
Caminho da Igreja, 1 | 9030-311 Curral das Freiras
O Lagar
Estrada João Gonçalves Zarco, nº 478 Câmara de Lobos
Vila do Peixe Restaurant
Rua Doutor Joao Abel de Freitas Nº 30A, Câmara de Lobos, Madeira 9300-048 Portugal
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