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The Parque Temático da Madeira (Madeira Theme Park) is a cultural attraction in Santana, on Madeira's north coast, at an elevation of about 425 m. It's dedicated to the history, traditions, and culture of the Madeira archipelago — with replica traditional Santana houses (the famous triangular thatched-roof casinhas), exhibitions, gardens, and viewpoints over the surrounding valleys.
- ★ 4.0 Google (3,313 reviews) · ★ 3.4 Tripadvisor (#9 of 21 things to do in Santana)
- Location: Estrada do Parque Temático 1, 9230-098 Santana
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The park grounds are private property — which is likely where the "[PRIVATE PROPERTY]" label you've seen comes from. It's an enclosed, managed attraction (with an entrance fee), not an open public trail.
The AllTrails route that passes through/near the theme park is the Santana City Route — a community-mapped walk, not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests & nature authority), so it has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee.
| Length | 6.8 km (loop) |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Time | 2–2.5 hours |
| Rating | ★ 4.4 from 20 reviews on AllTrails |
The route can be walked or cycled through the municipality of Santana, passing the typical thatched-roof houses, the Church of Santana (baroque, white and gold), and examples of these traditional houses inside the Madeira Theme Park itself. It includes a levada section, a 15 m tunnel leading down to a road, and continues past the casa dos trogloditas (troglodyte house) towards Ponta do Clérigo, before returning.
⚠️ Important: As a community route (not an official PR trail), it has no access-fee requirement via SIMplifica, but also no official status or guarantee of access — particularly through the Theme Park grounds, which are private. Check access and conditions locally before going.
The nearest official IFCN-managed trails are a short drive away:
| Trail | Difficulty | Distance | Drive from park | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PR 9.1** Levada do Caldeirão Verde — Um Caminho para Todos | — | 1.9 km | 7 min (4.2 km) | €4.50 |
| **PR 9** Levada do Caldeirão Verde | Moderate | 8.7 km (+ 8.7 km return) | 9 min (3.8 km) | €4.50 · ★ 4.6 (4,562 reviews) |
| **PR 1.1** Vereda da Ilha | Moderate | 8.2 km | 12 min (6.1 km) | €4.50 · ★ 4.6 (161 reviews) |
| **PR 18** Levada do Rei | Moderate | 5.3 km (+ 5.3 km return) | 15 min (9.5 km) | €4.50 · ★ 4.5 (1,654 reviews) |
Book official PR trail access via the SIMplifica portal — reservations with 30-minute entry slots are mandatory in 2026.
There is no official IFCN PR trail called "Madeira Theme Park" — it's a private cultural attraction in Santana. The AllTrails "Santana City Route" is the closest community-mapped walk, but as a non-official route through private park grounds, access isn't guaranteed. For a proper hike in the area, the official PR trails above (especially PR 9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde or PR 18 Levada do Rei) are the reliable, maintained options just minutes away.
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