Madeira's Best Viewpoints
This selection highlights Madeira's foremost viewpoints and capes, from the sheer sea cliffs of Cabo Girão with its suspended glass platform to high-altitude summits and plateaus. Included are coastal promontories, levada-access lookouts, volcanic-pool overlooks in Porto Moniz, the Paul da Serra plateau, and short-approach forest viewpoints like Balcões, each offering clearly defined vantage types and access characteristics.
A Cabo Girão
Highest promontory in Europe featuring a suspended glass platform with panoramic views over the south coast and local agricultural landscapes.
B Arieiro Peak
Mountain peak with an altitude of 1,818 meters, featuring panoramic views of the surrounding mountain massif and the Atlantic Ocean.
C Miradouro da Santa
Another lookout point that enables you to overlook the town and volcanic pools of Porto Moniz and adjacent Mole islands.
D Miradouro do Ninho da Manta
Cliffside lookout adjacent to Pico do Areeiro ridge, providing panoramic views across the eastern mountain massif.
E Miradouro da Garganta Funda
Roadside viewpoint overlooking deep sea-facing ravines and the northwestern coastal escarpments near Porto Moniz.
F Miradouro Rocha do Navio
Coastal miradouro above Rocha do Navio, with views toward the islet and access to the cable-car/via ferrata area.
G Miradouro Beira da Quinta
Lookout positioned above agricultural terraces and coastal slopes, offering wide views of the northern coastline.
H Cabo
Small headland viewpoint providing direct sea views and sightlines along the adjacent rocky shore.
I Miradouro da Lombada dos Marinheiros
Roadside terrace overlooking coastal cliffs and fishing coves, with clear views toward nearby promontories.
J Miradouro do Fio
Clifftop viewpoint offering unbroken views of the Atlantic and nearby coastal escarpments.
K Miradouro dos Balcões
Forest-edge viewpoint in the Ribeiro Frio area, reached via a short path and looking out to central island peaks.
L Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
Promontory viewpoint on the eastern seaboard with views across coastal rock formations and the open Atlantic.
Miradouro Cais da Ponta do Sol
Harbour-side viewpoint in Ponta do Sol with views over the marina, coastal terraces and sunset-facing horizon.
N Paul da Serra
Paul da Serra in the municipal county of Ponta do Sol, Madeira, is the largest and most extensive plateau of Madeira, at about 24 km2, with…
O Ponta do Garajau
Coastal cape east of Funchal, characterised by steep cliffs and sea vistas toward the neighbouring headlands.
P Pico Vermelho
Hilltop viewpoint rising above nearby farmland, providing outlooks across northern coastal valleys.
Portela Viewpoint
Follow one of the famous levada walks to reach the Portela viewpoint. Well-kept path and wonderful views.
Miradouro do Pico do Facho
Elevated viewpoint on a minor summit offering direct views of adjacent coastal escarpments and the ocean.
S Boca do Risco
Coastal cliff viewpoint with clear lines of sight along the island’s eastern shoreline.
T Miradouro Ponta de São Vicente
Headland viewpoint at Ponta de São Vicente with panoramic views of the westernmost coastal cliffs and Atlantic approaches.
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