‘Fajã’ means landfall and ‘Padres’ means priests. The village was named after the priests that once lived here.
This cove produces the best Malmsey wine on the island and, until 1998, was only accessible by sea. We can now access this remote village in a modern glass cable car (300 metres) and it's not as scary as it looks. But, no worries, if we are not brave enough to do the trip by cable car, there are several companies offering boat trips to Fajã dos Padres or passing Fajã dos Padres on their way to other locations in Funchal, in the marina.
This little piece of land is an out-of-the-world organic farm with various cottages to rent, a pebble beach and a lovely restaurant where the fish of the day is caught sometimes right in front of you.
It is a friendly place to visit whether you are travelling solo, as a couple or with family. It's so unique and the perfect place to swim and snorkel in crystal clear waters.
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