Place coast/bay/beach Caniçal Machico
Baía da Abra
Caniçal · Machico
Bay in the parish of Caniçal, municipality of Machico, Madeira
The Baía da Abra is a large bay in the parish of Caniçal, the largest cove of Madeira, rich in fish and larger than Machico's. It has a quay and good fodder lands, and was once studied for a harbour and naval arsenal.
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- Caniçal (parish) — Large bay rich in fish, once studied for a harbour and naval arsenal.
- Abra (cove, landing place, point and locality) — The largest cove of Madeira, subject of the entry.
- Ponta de São Lourenço — Bay with a quay and good fodder lands.
- Machico (cove, harbour and quay) — Named as one of the few bays larger than Machico's.