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Villa Soldado, Fajã Dos Padres
Nearest town: Aeroporto Internacional do Funchal
José Soldado House is located in Fajã dos Padres, a very special place in the south coast of Madeira island.
Fajã dos Padres can only be reached by sea, or by means of a modern scenic lift.
Fajã dos Padres is a small piece of land by the sea, at the bottom of a cliff approximately 250 meters high.
The house is part of a small set of ancient houses that were rebuilt over the last years, and are set within a biological farm producing several tropical fruits as well as the famous Madeira wine. The property has also a restaurant, which serves a selection of dishes with origins in the traditional Madeira cuisine.
José Soldado house is perched over the sea, thus benefiting from an extraordinary view of all the cliff of Ribeira Brava and over Ponta do Sol.
The lift trip starts at Quinta Grande, and entails approximately 250 meters, experienced in a 4-minute downward travel, along the coast of the huge cliff down to Fajã dos Padres.
Notice that from the road, there are 180 steps down from the top of the cliff to the lift and 180 steps from the lift to the bottom.
Through the lift’s panoramic window, visitors can enjoy each minute of the descent admire the southern coast of Madeira all the way to Ponta do Sol, the small bay of Fajã which gets nearer every second or, simply, enjoy the view of the sea as far as the sight beholds.
And once arrived to Fajã, guests will benefit from the absence of vehicles in the whole property, and take advantage of the walks in old alleys opened along tropical fruit orchards.
At José Soldado House guests will feel surrounded by the magnificence of nature.
The sea is right in front of the house, and Fajã dos Padres exclusive rocky beach is some steps away. A small pier and a solarium help having a comfortable swim in the Madeira mild and transparent waters.
Nice walks can be taken inside the property, trough old alleys opened along the fruit trees, and below a trellis of malmsey vine.
Guests can freely use the lift whenever they want to go out to explore Madeira Island, visiting the nearest villages, trying out a levada walk, or having a thrilling experience of whale and dolphin watching.
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