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Andreas
January 3, 2024
Hiking
On the first Sunday of September every year, the Arraial da Ponta Delgada, the most important sacred festival in Madeira, takes place in the church, for which pilgrims come from all parts of the island.
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Andreas Bikefan
July 11, 2024
Hiking
A "slender piece of land that disappears into the sea": this is how Gaspar Frutuoso, a historian and priest from the 16th century, justifies the name "Ponta Delgada" in his …
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Thomas
July 15, 2025
Hiking
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus - Ponta Delgada
An Artistic and Historical Gem on the Hiking Trail
In the heart of the picturesque town of Ponta Delgada, a true highlight of your Madeira hike awaits you: the Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus, one of the island's most important churches with a fascinating history dating back to the 16th century.
What to expect:
Stunning Ceiling Painting
The intricately painted wooden ceiling with its floral and religious motifs is a masterpiece of sacred art. The depictions of faith and the symbolic flower motifs create a unique spiritual atmosphere.
An Artistic and Historical Gem on the Hiking Trail
In the heart of the picturesque town of Ponta Delgada, a true highlight of your Madeira hike awaits you: the Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus, one of the island's most important churches with a fascinating history dating back to the 16th century.
What to expect:
Stunning Ceiling Painting
The intricately painted wooden ceiling with its floral and religious motifs is a masterpiece of sacred art. The depictions of faith and the symbolic flower motifs create a unique spiritual atmosphere.
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