Rita's tea house
About
Rita's tea house serves Madeira from Caminho do Pico Sul, 9100-067 Gaula, Portugal, a village on the island's south-eastern coast. The tea house keeps a straightforward daily rhythm, trading from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:30 and 18:00.
Guests have pushed Rita's tea house to a 4.7 out of 5 average across 333 reviews, a figure that places it among the island's better-regarded cafés. Gaula sits close to Caniço, so the tea house slots easily into a day trip from Funchal or Câmara de Lobos. The surrounding coast road links it to Machico and the eastern villages, making it a natural pause for anyone circling the island.
Opening hours run Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 18:00, with the tea house closed at the start of each week. That schedule suits a mid-morning stop or an afternoon break rather than an early breakfast.
Madeira draws visitors by air from Europe, Africa and the Americas, and Portuguese is the everyday language, so a few words go a long way. Whale-watching boats leave from several harbours, and the waters around the island attract dolphins and seabirds. Island cooking leans on fresh seafood, tuna, maize and root vegetables, which shapes what a visitor eats between stops. Gaula's position on the south coast keeps it within easy reach of the main resorts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of business is Rita's tea house?
Rita's tea house is a café on Madeira, in the Atlantic, where guests can stop in for tea and light refreshments. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00. The island's cooking leans on fresh seafood, tuna, maize and root vegetables such as cassava and sweet potato.
What should first-time visitors expect at Rita's tea house?
First-time visitors to Rita's tea house can expect a café setting on Madeira where the menu draws on island cooking, including fresh seafood, tuna, maize and root vegetables such as cassava and sweet potato. Portuguese is the official language on Madeira, with local accents and creole varieties spoken across the islands.
Where is Rita's tea house located on Madeira?
Rita's tea house sits at Caminho do Pico Sul, 9100-067 Gaula, Portugal, on the island of Madeira. Gaula is a village on the island's south coast, and the café is part of the Atlantic island group that also draws whales, dolphins and seabirds to the surrounding waters.
How do visitors rate Rita's tea house?
Rita's tea house holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 333 reviews, reflecting steady approval from those who stop by. The café welcomes guests Wednesday to Sunday between 10:30 and 18:00.
Is Rita's tea house easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Madeira?
Rita's tea house lies at Caminho do Pico Sul in Gaula, and Funchal is among the nearby places from which visitors can travel to it. The island is reached by air from Europe, Africa or the Americas, with short flights linking islands within the group.
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