Câmara de Lobos Strait Roundabout

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Madeira > Câmara de Lobos > Estreito de Câmara de Lobos > Pico do Rato

Location:

The Estreito de Câmara de Lobos roundabout is strategically located in the Pico do Rato area, an integral part of the locality of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, on the island of Madeira. This position gives it the role of a fundamental entry point to the village, integrating it into the region's road network.

Located at an approximate altitude of 460 meters, the surrounding area allows a glimpse of Madeira's topography, with the striking presence of mountains to the north defining the landscape. Its placement facilitates traffic flow and access to this area, serving as a link between the village and the rest of the island's territory.

Access Landmark to the Village:

This road junction plays a crucial role as the main access route to the center of the parish of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, especially for those arriving via the fast road. It is a point that marks arrival, guiding visitors to the heart of this Madeiran community.

Its design aims to ensure organized and efficient traffic flow, facilitating entry and exit from the village. More than just a road infrastructure, the roundabout demarcates a threshold, inviting the discovery of a place with its own identity and atmosphere.

The Character of the Locality:

The locality of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, which hosts this roundabout, is a village with a strong rural character, rooted in traditional agriculture. The toponym Estreito originates from an orographic particularity of the area, referring to a passage or a naturally tighter place that existed near what is today the parish church.

This point in the road network, although modern in its function, symbolizes the village's connection to the outside world, facilitating contact with the traditions and daily life of a Madeiran community that preserves its essence and history. It is an invitation to explore a territory that has managed to maintain its charm.

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