At the eastern end of the island is a long, narrow peninsula that leads to nowhere but some deserted, offshore islands. The views are wonderful, planes fly overhead approaching the airport and the wind can be hat-snatching.
If you turn and look the other way you can see both north and south coast of Maderia.
Follow the north coast road to Santana and then turn south and you head for the highest part of Maderia down steep, narrow, mountain valleys.
The highest part of the island is the eastern, plateau. The peaks here are over 1800 metres, almost half as high again as Ben Nevis. You can drive virtually to the top, up to 1818 metres. Mountain climbing has never been so easy!
