Madeira's Editor's Choice
This selection highlights Madeira’s standout natural and geological sites: Cabo Girão’s towering sea cliff with a suspended glass platform overlooking terraced farmland and the south coast; Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, high mountain peaks linked by steep hiking routes and panoramic ridgelines; the volcanic lava pools at Porto Moniz fed by the Atlantic; the São Vicente volcanic caves and interpretation centre; the UNESCO-protected Laurissilva laurel forest; and Machico’s imported-sand beach.
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 Ruivo Peak
Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on Madeira Island. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Areeiro after a strenuous hike…
D Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Natural seawater pools formed by volcanic rocks, featuring extensive swimming areas and panoramic coastal views. The pools include supporting infrastructure and are accessible year-round.
E Sao Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre
The São Vicente Caves are caves located in the parish and county of São Vicente, Madeira.
F Laurel Forest
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Endemic Laurel forest with an abundance of biodiversity and rare species. A must see.
G Machico Beach
One of the two sandy beaches on the island with sand imported from Western Sahara.
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