Santo António da Serra is a particular parish in Portugal, as it is territorially divided between the municipalities of Santa Cruz and Machico. The part of the parish of Santo António da Serra affects the municipality of Machico, corresponding to an area of about 8.65 km², and a population of approximately 1600 inhabitants.
The center of the parish of Santo António da Serra is located on a quiet plateau with green and rural surroundings. To get to the center of the parish, you will have to climb up to level 700, with the parish center being at a higher level, compared to the other parishes in the municipality of Machico.
It is because of this intimate and rural environment that makes Santo António da Serra one of the places on the island of Madeira with the highest concentration of private Quintas.
Also noteworthy in that area are the Santo da Serra Golf Course and Quinta da Junta in the center of the village, a place of excellence in the recreational journey of Madeiran families and many visitors who annually visit the municipality of Machico.
It is in Santo António da Serra that you can taste Madeira Cider, being one of the places with the largest production of the so famous regional pear.
It is in Santo António da Serra that you can taste Madeira Cider, being one of the places with the largest production of the so famous regional pear.