Caniçal

Caniçal is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 3,924, in an area of 11.85 km2.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico do Facho and Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto.

Peak
is a peak.

Scenic viewpoint
is a scenic viewpoint.

Beach
is a beach located near the town Machico, on the island of Madeira, . It is one of the few sandy beaches of Madeira, with sand imported from North Africa. is situated 3½ km southwest of Caniçal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Água de Pena and Quinta do Lorde.

Village
is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico on the south-east coast of the island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,434, in an area of 5.15 km². is situated 5 km southwest of Caniçal.

Locality
Photo: Coeli, Public domain.
is a locality.

Caniçal

Latitude
32.7432° or 32° 44′ 35″ north
Longitude
-16.7385° or 16° 44′ 19″ west
Population
3,920
Elevation
88 metres (289 feet)
Open location code
8C45P7V6+7H
Geo­Names ID
8014028
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