Camacha is a small village located on the east side of the island, where the Madeira wicker industry began and where it is still concentrated today. Besides being the wickerwork handicraft centre, Camacha is internationally known for folk dancing. It was also in this village, more precisely at Largo da Achada that football was played for the first time in Portugal in 1875. It was Harry Hinton (son of the wine and sugar merchant Willian Hinton), who organize it and brought the ball from London. Several theories explain the origin of the name of the village. The most known is that the name is due to the influence of D.Fernando Camacho (a local noble of Spainish origin). PLACES OF INTEREST: - Café Relógio (Clock Café)- Located in the main square, this building is the headquarters of Madeira’s largest wicker export company, with a sales room with pieces of all shapes and sizes including a curious collection of animals. In this building you can also find the famous restaurant

Camacha is a small village located on the east side of the island, where the Madeira wicker industry began and where it is still concentrated today. Besides being the wickerwork handicraft centre, Camacha is internationally known for folk dancing. It was also in this village, more precisely at Largo da Achada that football was played for the first time in Portugal in 1875. It was Harry Hinton (son of the wine and sugar merchant Willian Hinton), who organize it and brought the ball from London. Several theories explain the origin of the name of the village. The most known is that the name is due to the influence of D.Fernando Camacho (a local noble of Spainish origin). PLACES OF INTEREST: - Café Relógio (Clock Café)- Located in the main square, this building is the headquarters of Madeira’s largest wicker export company, with a sales room with pieces of all shapes and sizes including a curious collection of animals. In this building you can also find the famous restaurant of Café Relógio. In the late 19th century, Dr.Michael Grabham (an English doctor married to daughter of Blandy) decided to build a tower to house a clock. The clock came from the parish of Wolton near Liverpool. This tower was renovated several times over the years. - Parish church (Built in 1997 with modern architecture) - Camacha Church (From 18th century) - São José Chapel (It was built in 1924) - Belvedere “Largo da Achada” MOUNTAIN & 'LEVADA' (water channel) WALKS: -Levada da Serra do Faial -Levada dos Tornos -Levada dos Caniceiros -Levada do Vale Paraíso BATHING AREA: - Santa Cruz - Reis Magos - Garajau MOST IMPORTANT FESTIVITIES: - Art Camacha Festival: Every year in July - Festa das Tosquias (Shearing Festival) - In June in Ribeira dos Boeiros - Apple Festival – In October OTHERS FACILITIES: -Health centre; Chemist´s; Shopping Centre; Mini-market; Restaurants; Bars & Snack-bars; Petrol Station; Souvenir/handicraft shops ...

Camacha is a small village located on the east side of the island, where the Madeira wicker industry began and where it is still concentrated today. Besides being the wickerwork handicraft centre, Camacha is internationally known for folk dancing. It was also in this village, more precisely at Largo da Achada that football was played for the first time in Portugal in 1875. It was Harry Hinton (son of the wine and sugar merchant Willian Hinton), who organize it and brought the ball from London. Several theories explain the origin of the name of the village. The most known is that the name is due to the influence of D.Fernando Camacho (a local noble of Spainish origin). Places of interest: Café Relógio (Clock Café): Headquarters of Madeira’s largest wicker export company, with a sales room with pieces of all shapes and sizes including a curious collection of animals.There is also a Restaurant. Parish church: Built in 1997 with modern architecture. Camacha Church: From

Camacha is a small village located on the east side of the island, where the Madeira wicker industry began and where it is still concentrated today. Besides being the wickerwork handicraft centre, Camacha is internationally known for folk dancing. It was also in this village, more precisely at Largo da Achada that football was played for the first time in Portugal in 1875. It was Harry Hinton (son of the wine and sugar merchant Willian Hinton), who organize it and brought the ball from London. Several theories explain the origin of the name of the village. The most known is that the name is due to the influence of D.Fernando Camacho (a local noble of Spainish origin). Places of interest: Café Relógio (Clock Café): Headquarters of Madeira’s largest wicker export company, with a sales room with pieces of all shapes and sizes including a curious collection of animals.There is also a Restaurant. Parish church: Built in 1997 with modern architecture. Camacha Church: From 18th century São José Chapel: It was built in 1924. Belvedere “Largo da Achada” Mountain & “Levada” (water channel) Walks: Levada da Serra do Faial; Levada dos Tornos; Levada dos Caniceiros; Levada do Vale Paraiso. Bathing Area: Santa Cruz; Reis Magos; Garajau Most important Festivities: - Art Camacha Festival: Every year in July; Festa das Tosquias (Shearing Festival): In June in Ribeira dos Boeiros; Apple Festival: In October. Other Facilities: Health centre; Chemist´s; Shopping Centre; Mini-market; Restaurants; Bars & Snack-bars; Petrol Station; Souvenir/handicraft shops.