Santana In Madeira Is A Beautiful Village On The North Coast. Is Known By Its Small Thatched Triangular Houses. Dragon Trees And F Editorial Photo

These small houses built of natural stone and thatched with straw have served the locals for centuries as stables and dwellings.This region lives essentially from agriculture, craftwork and tradition. The mountainous landscapes are dominated by the lush green that characterises the Laurissilva Forest, which was classified ‘World Heritage’ by the UNESCO, encouraging the locals even more to do everything for maintaining their beauty. Santana is known for the traditional homes constructed with sloping triangular rooftops, and protected with straw. These were mainly rural homes, used by local farmers, during the settlement of the island, with white-painted walls, red doors and windows with blue trim. Most of the surviving buildings are tourist attractions, and maintained, for example, the straw roofs are replaced every four to five years.