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Article Nº 0040 Locality (sítio) Funchal Vol. I · p. 23

Achada (Camacha)

Original title: Achada

Small plateau near the parish church of Camacha, with a clock tower and São José chapel, once known to foreigners as the Jogo da Bola sports ground.

Map: Madeira (10)

A small plateau in the parish (freguesia) of Camacha, near the parish church. Within its bounds stand a free-standing tower with its clock and a small chapel dedicated to São José (St Joseph), built in 1924. It is a picturesque spot, much visited by people who come to that parish. In former times it was well known among the foreigners resident in Madeira by the name of Jogo da Bola, and it was used for various sports. It gives access to the old and pleasant Quinta Grabham, which houses the local hotel.

Chronology
  • A small chapel of São José was built on the Achada of Camacha.
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