Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal

Places to visit near Canhas

Canhas is a town in Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal, home to about 3,769 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit — 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 32 waterfalls and 31 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Capela de São Sebastião (2 km), Cascata Dos Anjos (2 km) and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz (2 km).

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Canhas, Madeira
Canhas, Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Canhas at a glance

Location
Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal
Population
about 3,769
Coordinates
32.6947° N, 17.0987° W
Places within 50 km
241 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Canhas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canhas: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Canhas

44 churches within 100 km of Canhas. The closest is Capela de São Sebastião (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Canhas

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canhas. The closest is Forte de São Bento da Ribeira Brava (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Canhas

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Canhas. The closest is Cascata Dos Anjos (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Canhas

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Canhas. The closest is Rabaças (8 km); the best-known is Boca Dos Namorados (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Boca Dos Namorados · viewpoint · Madeira · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Camara de Lobos · viewpoint · Madeira · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ruivo · viewpoint · Madeira · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Torres · viewpoint · Madeira · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Arieiro · viewpoint · Madeira · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Achada Do Teixeira · viewpoint · Madeira · ~23 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Canhas

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Canhas. The closest is Moledos-Madalena Do Mar Special Area of Conservation (5 km); the best-known is Girao Cape Protected Area (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Canhas

19 museums within 100 km of Canhas. The closest is Museu Etnográfico da Madeira (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Canhas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canhas
  2. 4 km Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena · church, Madeira
  3. 3 km Cascata Dos Anjos · waterfall, Madeira
  4. 1 km Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz · church, Madeira
  5. 1 km Capela de São Sebastião · church, Madeira
  6. 5 km Museu Etnográfico da Madeira · museum, Madeira
  7. 5 km Back to Canhas

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How to reach Canhas

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    Within 15 km of Canhas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canhas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4444Capela de São Sebastião (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3535Forte de São Bento da Ribeira Brava (5 km)
    Waterfalls3232Cascata Dos Anjos (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3132Rabaças (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2528Moledos-Madalena Do Mar Special Area of Conservation (5 km)
    Museums1919Museu Etnográfico da Madeira (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1717Praia da Ponta Do Sol (2 km)
    Other attractions1414Grutas e Centro Do Vulcanismo (16 km)
    Caves77Furna 2 (15 km)
    Parks66Jardim Panorâmico (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ilhéu Do Campanário (8 km)
    Treks33Pr 19 - Caminho Real Do Paúl Do Mar (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Barragem Do Pico da Urze (9 km)

    Canhas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canhas?

    Capela de São Sebastião (church, about 2 km), Cascata Dos Anjos (waterfall, about 2 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz (church, about 2 km), Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena (church, about 4 km), Museu Etnográfico da Madeira (museum, about 5 km), Igreja de São Bento (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Canhas?

    241 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 32 waterfalls, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Canhas?

    Capela de São Sebastião, about 2 km by road; Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Canhas?

    Forte de São Bento da Ribeira Brava, about 5 km by road; Casa Do Vale da Bica (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Canhas?

    Cascata Dos Anjos, about 2 km by road; Ribeira Funda (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canhas?

    Start in Canhas, visit Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena, then Cascata Dos Anjos, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz, then Capela de São Sebastião, then Museu Etnográfico da Madeira, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canhas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Canhas

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Canhas’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Canhas on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.