Mata Bicho
About
Mata Bicho serves Madeira from its home at R. João Paulo II 15, 9125-019 Caniço, Portugal, a bar on the island's south coast. The venue sits in Caniço, a town that also gives its name to the surrounding parish and places it within easy reach of the capital.
Guests have scored Mata Bicho 4.8 out of 5 across 25 reviews, a strong signal for a bar of this size. The venue's position in Caniço puts it close to Funchal and Câmara de Lobos, while Machico and Santana lie further along the coast. Porto Moniz and Calheta sit on the western side of the island, and São Vicente to the north, so the bar fits naturally into a circuit of Madeira's main towns. That spread of nearby places makes the bar a straightforward stop for anyone touring the island by car.
The bar is open in Caniço, with the address placing it in the 9125-019 postcode area. Funchal, the island's capital, is the largest nearby town and the main transport hub for arrivals.
Madeira's volcanic peaks, crater lakes and steep terraced fields shape the landscape, and the surrounding Atlantic waters draw whales, dolphins and seabirds that whale-watching boats pursue from several islands. Inter-island ferries carry passengers and supplies, though crossings can be rough in winter, so most visitors arrive by air. Music and dance remain central to island life, with morna and coladeira heard alongside Azorean folk songs, giving evenings on Madeira a distinctive soundtrack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mata Bicho known for?
Mata Bicho is a bar on Madeira, and the surrounding waters draw whales, dolphins and seabirds, with whale-watching boats running from several islands. The island itself is shaped by volcanic peaks, crater lakes and steep terraced fields, so a drink here comes with that backdrop.
What kind of business is Mata Bicho?
Mata Bicho is a bar on Madeira, in the Atlantic. It gives visitors a spot to drink and unwind on an island where music and dance, from morna and coladeira to Azorean folk songs, are central to daily life.
What should first-time visitors expect at Mata Bicho?
First-timers at Mata Bicho can expect a bar setting on Madeira, in the Atlantic. Music and dance are central to island life, from morna and coladeira to Azorean folk songs, so the atmosphere leans on that local rhythm.
Where is Mata Bicho located on Madeira?
Mata Bicho sits at R. João Paulo II 15, 9125-019 Caniço, Portugal, on the island of Madeira in the Atlantic. That puts it in Caniço, a short hop from Funchal along the island's south coast.
How do visitors rate Mata Bicho?
Mata Bicho holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 25 reviews. That puts the bar on Madeira among the better-reviewed spots for a drink.
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