Built in the 18th century, in 1792, the house is one of the oldest in the region, and is still reminiscent of those exciting times, in spite of the damage inflicted on it by time. Its name is derived from the multitude of vines planted a little by the whole village, yielding grapes thought to be some of the most delicious in Madeira and used to make the wine which has made the island famous throughout the world. Casa das Videiras was completely restored and expanded in 1995, and while it still bears the weight of history on its walls, it has been completely modernized.
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