Rota da Cal limestone quarry museum — Attraction in São Vicente

This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and we recommend everyone to experience it at the beginning of your stay on the Island, as the tour was so informative and interesting! We were greeted, with enthusiasm and a huge smile, by Sr Zé Moniz, a very learned and cultured native of the Island of Madeira. Sr. Zé imparted to us us troves of history, not just of the quarry but of the whole Island, interesting cultural and political perspectives, and local hints of where to go and what to visit. Thanks for your passion and enthusiasm Sr. Zé! You truly opened our eyes and gave us a greater appreciation for how the Levadas were created and the extreme conditions under which the Island of Madeira was...

A great place to learn about the culture and history of the Madeira and people. There was a very kind guide waiting for us when we had arrived (we didn't book anything in advance). He is very enthusiastic and can tell very interesting stories about the life as a limestone worker, the fossils and the life of Madeiran people.

It was a wonderful experience. We even got a few tips of where to go next, such levadas to walk and nice spots to eat. We wish we had visited him at the start of...

Ca. 430 m uphill from town. The museum is well-built with a detailed video explaining the processes people once used when worked with limestones. The man at the reception was kind. I did not see much from the open-air museum either because I didn't find it or because what I've seen was all of it..? I doubt it. Anyways, the view from up there is good. However, I would suggest to go by car. If not, then choose the road which passes by the chapel on the hill. You will get a...