Traditional Santana House (Casas TÃpicas) in Madeira
This image captures a classic Casas TÃpicas de Santana, the iconic triangular thatched house specific to the municipality of Santana on Madeira's northern coast. The structure features a steep straw roof designed to shed heavy rainfall, distinctive green doors and shutters against whitewashed walls, and is flanked by a tiled outbuilding and patches of garden nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus). These preserved dwellings serve as a testament to the island's rural architectural heritage and agricultural history.
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rural Madeira Portugal Santana thatched roof cultural heritage Palheiro Casas TÃpicas Portuguese Architecture Tropaeolum majus
rural Madeira Portugal Santana thatched roof cultural heritage Palheiro Casas TÃpicas Portuguese Architecture Tropaeolum majus
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 17, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/4.0 |
| Focal Length: | 18.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/2200s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Flash: | No |