Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

Beach tourism - visits to sites with built or natural bathing infrastructure and with good
weather conditions, particularly with many hours of sunshine, low rainfall and high / mild
temperatures, with the aim of carrying out outdoor recreation activities;
Cultural tourism - visits carried out by persons outside the host community, motivated in
part or in whole by historical, artistic, scientific or lifestyle / heritage interests of a
community, region, group or institution;
Nature tourism - visits to places of great wealth in terms of natural patrimony, with the
motivation to admire the landscapes and places of great scenic beauty, and take cultural,
agricultural and sports activities;
Ecotourism - visits to natural sites for the sole purpose of admiring, studying and
enjoying its beauty, vegetation, wildlife and all its natural characteristics;
Adventure - leisure activity carried out in an exotic, remote or wild location usually
outdoors, with high levels of involvement and activity on the part of participants,
originated from the emergence of extreme sports in the second half of the twentieth
century.
The excellent natural conditions allied to the diverse offer of footpaths, “levadas”
and existing picnic parks allow conducting activities in direct contact with nature,
including levada walks, which are unique worldwide.
The existent pebble beaches and well integrated seaside resorts, of which
differentiates the Ribeira de São Jorge complex where there is a freshwater lagoon of
enormous beauty, enabling the execution of activities or bathing in freshwater, as well as
at sea.
The municipality of Santana has a diverse range of holiday cottages, hotels and
restaurants, located in the rural areas of the municipality where tourists can experience
the local flavors and tastes and enjoy a peaceful and enjoyable stay in a unforgettable
landscape.
128 Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB