On the south-central coast of Madeira Island, tourists can find a very interesting parish and town, the main occupation of which was fishing for many years. The town’s name is Camara de Lobos. The town got its name because of a large population of monk seals that lived in this area. Do you want to enjoy a relaxing vacation in Portugal that is free of stress and overcrowded beaches? In this case, Camara de Lobos is one of the best options. Here, visitors can relax under the tender rays of the Portuguese sun and, of course, drink internationally famous Madeira wine. Camara de Lobos became a town only more than twenty years ago. According to a local legend, when João Gonçalves Zarco visited this area and saw a bay, in which seals were sitting on rocks just like members of the senate in the chamber, he called this area Camara de Lobos or “the chamber of seals” in Portuguese. These animals are still popular and respected in the town. The seal is present in the town’s coat of arms and on numerous shop signs. There is even a cute fountain in the shape of a seal at the central square of the town. The settlement is a picturesque and unique place. The port area is the main pride of Camara de Lobos. What is so special about it? First of all, it is important to mention the bay that looks truly spectacular. Numerous colorful fishing boats add a special charm to this place and make it look lively. This part of the town offers a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Interesting architectural landmarks and museums can also be found in Sintra, the main symbol of which is Palácio da Pena. The palace was built in 1939 on the ruins of a monastery and is well-known as the most romantic and elegant palace in Portugal. The palace was built in a way so it attached a remaining part of the monastery and a small chapel. The old part of the city is home to a very beautiful building - the Castelo dos Mouros (The Moors Castle), which was built 10 centuries ago. If one doesn't take into consideration massive protective walls, the building looks more like a castle from a fairy tale rather than an ancient fortress. The castle was empty for many years until it was restored in the 19th century. Nowadays, it's a very interesting open air museum.
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