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Jardim da Serra


Cherry Ground
 
The main ex libris of Jardim da Serra civil parish is Quinta Jardim da Serra, Boca dos Namorados and the cherries.
According to some authors, the name Jardim da Serra derives from Quinta do Jardim da Serra. The farm was built in the 19th century, by Henry Weiteh, up on the mountain. Quinta do Jardim da Serra was first part of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos civil parish, from which it would later separate in 1996.
Jardim da Serra became a civil parish, approved by unanimity by Assembleia Legislativa Regional (Regional Legislative Assembly), on March 21, 1996, as a result from the separation of the high area from the Estreito civil parish.
Quinta Jardim da Serra used to have a magnificent garden that became known as Jardim da Serra. The farm was then given the same name, and today it is also the name of the territory occupied by the Jardim da Serra civil parish.
The civil parish is known to possess a very fertile land for cherries. After all, Jardim da Serra is the only place in the island where the red fruit grows. For that reason, the parish celebrates a feast that attracts thousands of visitors every year .
Cherry growing is actually one of the most important activities in the parish.
With the normal cycle, when the cherry trees blossom, there are several activities taking place, such as "O Cross das cerejeiras em Flor" (Cross of the blossoming cherry trees).
Further on, in the months of June or July, depending on the weather conditions, cherry picking takes place.
It is then that the above mentioned festivity takes place.
Regarding the population of Jardim da Serra, accounts say that there are families descending from the Moors from Africa, of many years ago. Their houses were dug caverns, and were located in Vale da Furneira.
In terms of cultural heritage, there are not many historical buildings in this civil parish. All comes down to Quinta do Jardim da Serra, Capela do Foro and Quinta das Romeiras.
In terms of economical activities, Jardim da Serra is characterised by agriculture, horticulture and floriculture, as well as by a quality hotel unit since 2003.
Regarding the climate, due to its location and altitude, it is slightly cooler than other places in Madeira Island with the lowest temperatures in the winter and the highest in the summer.
 
 
How to Get There


 
To get to Estreito de Câmara de Lobos from Funchal, you need to follow the freeway towards Ribeira Brava (Funchal - Ribeira Brava).
When you arrive at Câmara de Lobos, you must exit and follow Estreito. Take the Estrada Regional 101 (regional road) and go upwards, following the road-signs. After Estreito, you have to carry on all the way to the top of the mountain.

Activities and Events
      Music
      Theatre
      Competitions
      Festivities
      Grupos de Tocares e Cantares (Folk Music and Dance Groups)
      Dançares do Jardim da Serra (Folk Dance)
      Festa da Cereja (Cherry Festival)
      Feast of São Cristóvão
      Feast of São Tiago Menor
      Feast of Nossa Senhora da Consolação
 
Handicraft
      Wickerwork Handicraft
      Traditional Toys
      Carros de Canas (Reed Cars)
      Joeiras (Paper Kites)
 
Peaks and Viewing Points
      Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados (Viewing Point)
      Miradouro Corrida (Viewing Point)
      Pico da Cruz das Moças
 
Parks and Gardens
      Natural Park
 
Natural Pools/ Streams/ Waterfalls
      Waterfalls
 
Churches
      São Tiago Church
      Chapel of Foro
      Chapel of São Cristovão
      Chapel of São João
 
Health Centres
      Centro de Saúde das Romeiras (Health Centre)
      Centro de Saúde do Estreito de Câmara de Lobos (Health Centre)
      Emergency Medical Services
 
Hospitals
      Hospitals/ Emergency Units
 
Fire Stations
      Bombeiros Voluntários de Câmara de Lobos (Câmara de Lobos Fire Brigade)
 
Police
      Police
 
      Wine Shops
 
Gastronomic Specialty
      Sopa de Milho Pisado (Crushed Corn Soup
      Wheat Soup
 
Grocery Shops
      Grocery Shops and Supermarkets
 
Buses
      Rodoeste (Bus Company)
 
Civil Defence - Emergency Service
      Serviço Regional de Protecção Civil da Madeira (Madeira Regional Civil Defence Service)
 
Other Information
      Spin the Top Game
      Jogo das Pedrinhas (game played with small stones)
      Jogo do Lenço (game played with a scarf)
      Jogo do Anel (guessing game played with a ring)
      Quinta do Jardim da Serra
      Quinta das Romeiras
      Baudemoiro Legend
 
Forests
      Jardim da Serra Forest Post
 

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