Quinta Grande
Portugal · MadeiraPT
Civil parish in Madeira, Portugal
Quinta Grande, created on 24 July 1848, is one of the five civil parishes that constitute the municipality of Câmara de Lobos in the archipelago of Madeira, Portugal. The population as of 2011 was 2,099, in an area of 4.14 square kilometres (1.60 sq mi). The community is primarily oriented around agriculture, although it has become an important tourist stop in Madeira, due to the Cabo Girão, which is considered the highest promontory in Europe at 580 metres (1,900 ft).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,939
- Coordinates
- 32.661, -17.016
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Madeira
Overview of Quinta Grande
Part of Madeira, Portugal, Quinta Grande is a small settlement. The population is roughly 1,939. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect water sports and nature to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Quinta Grande
Water Sports in Quinta Grande
(2)Quinta Grande's water sports entries include Wakeboard and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Quinta Grande. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Quinta Grande
(1)For nature, expect Islands. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Quinta Grande's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Quinta Grande
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Madeira first, then drive or cycle into Quinta Grande. The local time zone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Similar destinations
Places near Quinta Grande that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Quinta Grande known for?
- Quinta Grande is mainly a destination for water sports and nature, set in Madeira, Portugal with around 1,939 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Quinta Grande?
- You can plan around Wakeboard, Water Skiing and Islands in Quinta Grande. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Quinta Grande?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Quinta Grande located?
- Administratively, Quinta Grande sits in Madeira, Portugal — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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