Caniçal

Portugal / Madeira / Machico /
 city, commune - administrative division, freguesia (Portugal)

Caniçal is a little fishing village with a rich religious tradition and it is also the oldest parish of Madeira Island.

On the third weekend of September fishermen go out to the sea in a procession of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, which is happening at the same time as the famous ‘Festa de Nossa Senhora da Piedade’ (Fair of Our Lady of Mercy). www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/canical.html
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Coordinates:   32°44'25"N   16°44'28"W
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