It is said that its name comes from the existence of a plant whose name is caniço (reed) or carriço (sedge). Situated on the widest part of a peninsula in the far east of the island of Madeira, between Machico and São Lourenço, Caniçal received the title of town in 1994.
It is the parish in Madeira with the longest coastline with numerous boulders and cliffs that overlook the sea, as well as many pebbles both on the north and south coast. Here, one finds the only natural golden sand beach on the island of Madeira and the Madeira Free Zone.
The Whale Museum of Madeira is located in the village of Caniçal and is a witness to the entire history of whaling in Madeira and the activities associated with it. This museum has been developing over the past few years, studies of cetaceans in the Madeira archipelago. You can find more information about the projects in which the museum is involved in “Scientific Projects”.
On the far east of Caniçal is Ponta de São Lourenço, which is characterized by several rock formations with hues ranging from red to black, and small islets. Walks in Ponta de São Lourenço offer stunning views of both the north and south coasts of the island, and also of the Deserted islands and Porto Santo.
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