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SPECTACULAR VIEWPOINTS IN MADEIRA: MIRADOURO

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Madeira, Portugal offers a lot for the eye with its spectacular cliffs and a breathtaking landscape. Numerous viewpoints are scattered over the island, we at Casa Vento have listed the most beautiful of them for you on this map. Some of them can be accessed directly by car, others require a long ascent up a mountain. You will find many a Miradouro or View Point here that you can safely call an insider tip because it is not listed anywhere else.
We name the rough location, the height above sea level and the corresponding GPS data. Of course, we are also available for an extraordinary round tour to the various Miradouros. Simply book using the red button.


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Madeira viewpoints

So that you can compare the different viewpoints, we have rated them each with a level. It describes the accessibility, the spectacularity of the panorama leads to an appreciation or depreciation. The lower the rating, the easier it is to reach the Miradouro.

Here is our list of the most beautiful viewpoints known to us in Madeira. We visited each of them personally. They are ordered clockwise from Funchal:

Fireworks Funchal harbor
Level1

Fireworks Funchal

This spot offers a wonderful view over Funchal, which is illuminated in the evening, and the harbor. On New Year's Eve you have a great impression of the fireworks, along with many other people. Enjoy the party!

Location: Funchal

Height above sea level: 210 Meters

Panorama: Funchal, New Years Eve

GPS: 32.654953, -16.890321

Choupana Funchal harbor
Level1

Funchal

A small, hidden alternative with an overall view of Funchal. Even the drive up along the steep roads is an absolute adventure even for experienced drivers. Parking is available directly at the viewpoint. Also good for sunset.

Location: Funchal, Choupana

Height above sea level: 475 Meters

Panorama: Funchal, New Years Eve

GPS: 32.666239, -16.889870

Miradouro do Paredao
Level1

Miradouro do Paredao

A little-used road and two minutes along a paved path lead to the Miradouro do Paredao. From here you have a great view: to the south to the sea and to the east and north of the rugged mountains! Blue sky necessary.

Location: Curral das Freiras

Height above sea level: 1430 Meters

Panorama: Sea, mountains

GPS: 32.716081, -16.955487

Eira do Serrado
Level2

Eira do Serrado

When in the vicinity of Curral das Freiras, don't miss the lookout point, which offers views from the exposed ridge deep into the valley. Afterwards, the hotel invites you to have a cool drink.

Location: Curral das Freiras

Height above sea level: 950 Meters

Panorama: Curral das Freiras

GPS: 32,710430, -16,965680

Pico Cidrao
Level6

Pico Cidrao

The most difficult viewpoint to get to. 30 minutes exposed path, 20 meters climbing in the third degree and two extremely exposed ledges lead to the Pico Cidrao. Book this adventure with Casa Vento as a via ferrata.

Location: Pico Arieiro

Height above sea level: 1640 Meters

Panorama: Spectacular mountains

GPS: 32.740251, -16.942484

The spectacular Cabo Girao
Level1

Cabo Girao

Probably the best-known, most touristic and, above all, most commercial viewing platform in all of Madeira: Cabo Girao. A full 580 meters above sea level, an almost vertical wall and a glass floor make your heart pound.

Location: Camara de Lobos

Height above sea level: 580 Meters

Panorama: Glass bottom, goose bumps

GPS: 32.656658, -17.004539

Panorama Segrada Familia
Level3

Capela Sagrada Familia

It is only by chance that you find this small chapel with a large garden and many great panoramas over Madeira. You can spend the whole afternoon here. Barbecue, enjoy, picnic. Just a nice place to relax and enjoying the sun going down.

Location: Ribeira Brava

Height above sea level: 720 Meters

Panorama: Valley Serra de Agua

GPS: 32.695909, -17.034535

Miradouro do Espigao, Serra de Agua
Level2

Miradouro do Espigao

A narrow road high above the valley between Ribeira Brava and Sao Vicente leads to a view point in the middle of a small mountain village from which you can see the entire valley to the sea: the Miradouro do Espigao. Play Titanic.

Location: Serra de Agua

Height above sea level: 660 Meters

Panorama: Valley Serra de Agua, Sea

GPS: 32.707257, -17.031270

Viewpoints at Chao dos Terreiros
Level4

Chao dos Terreiros

A wide slope leads to this rather unknown mountain peak. A comfortable hike if you don't own an all-terrain vehicle. If you have one, you can drive the whole way up. Only visit this summit when the sky is completely free of clouds!

Location: Serra de Agua

Height above sea level: 1375 Meters

Panorama: Valley Serra de Agua, Sao Vicente

GPS: 32.714835, -17.007093

Barbecue area Sitio da Furna
Level2

Sitio da Furna

This spectacularly located spot invites you to a cozy evening session with a barbecue area, running water and a brand new toilet, which was sparkling clean during our visit. What an unforgettable view into the Ribeira Brava valley.

Location: Furnas, Ribeira Brava

Height above sea leve: 360 Meter

Panorama: Ribeira Brava Tal, Meer

GPS: 32.702702, -17.042648

Viewpoint Lombo do Mouro
Level1

ER 105

The perfect vantage point if you don't feel like walking. Directly from the parking lot, the view sweeps over the Encumeada Pass and the mountains beyond. Can be easily combined with the Lombo do Mouro viewpoint.

Location: Lombo do Mouro

Height above sea level: 1330 Meters

Panorama: Encumeada, Mountains

GPS: 32.732972, -17.052670

Lombo do Mouro
Level4

Lombo do Mouro

On the way from Lombo do Mouro to Pinaculo you cross a ridge from which you have a completely unexpected spectacular view of Sao Vicente. The panorama to Pico Arieiro is just as beautiful, especaially after snowfall.

Location: Lombo do Mouro

Height above sea level: 1290 Meters

Panorama: Sao Vicente, Pico Arieiro

GPS: 32.7474350, -17.0411463

Sao Vicente von der Levada do Norte
Level3

Levada Norte ER 208

Don't be fooled, the ER 208 is a nasty track that you should only tackle with a 4x4 or quad. Alternatively, a one-hour walk or a levada hike awaits you. An expansion of the road is planned. A remote place that should be combined with another activity.

Location: Paul da Serra

Height above sea level: 1015 Meters

Panorama: Sao Vicente

GPS: 32.774172, -17.055942

Pico Ruivo do Paul
Level4

Pico Ruivo do Paul

The Pico Ruivo do Paul is a rather easy mountain to climb, wide paths lead quickly to the summit. On a clear day, the panorama is very overwhelming. The view sweeps over the plateau and to Sao Vicente. Amazing pictures are guaranteed.

Location: Paul da Serra

Height above sea level: 1640 Meters

Panorama: Sao Vicente, Paul da Serra

GPS: 32.777009, -17.079965

Lugar do Baixo port
Level3

Lugar do Baixo

The project of a luxurious marina in Lugar de Baixo had to be abandoned after investing millions of Euros due to the rough seas. Extremely spectacular with high waves! Also a great place to be explored as lost place.

Location: Lugar do Baixo

Height above sea level: 10 Meters

Panorama: Wave spectacle

GPS: 32.679012, -17.092649

Miradouro, Picknickplatz Paul do Mar
Level2

Paul do Mar

A cozy picnic area has been set up directly in Paul do Mar, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea and the waves while enjoying a delicious snack. Perfect for a romantic sunset. Or to watch some surfers.

Location: Paul do Mar

Height above sea level: 10 Meters

Panorama: Sea and waves

GPS: 32.754092, -17.226941

Miradouro Raposeira
Level3

Raposeira

From Raposeira there are two ways to reach this great viewpoint. Either you drive your car down a narrow street and walk a few meters or you can park comfortably and descend a narrow and sometimes steep path.

Location: Raposeira

Height above sea level: 510 Meters

Panorama: Paul do Mar, sea

GPS: 32.759183, -17.223215

Vereda da Atalaia
Level5

Vereda da Atalaia

A steep and exposed ascent leads from Paul do Mar to Raposeira. Halfway through the route there is a lookout point with a fantastic view over the coastal town and the south coast. You should not have fear of heights.

Location: Paul do Mar

Height above sea level: 440 Meters

Panorama: Paul do Mar, sea

GPS: 32.761656, -17.224987

Ladeira dos Zimbreiros, Faja de Ovelha
Level4

Ladeira dos Zimbreiros

The mountain station of a freight cable car used to be located here, with which the products of the juniper plant were transported. Enjoy a great view towards Paul do Mar and over the sea and puzzle where the cable car has led.

Location: Faja de Ovelha

Height above sea level: 280 Meters

Panorama: Paul do Mar, sea

GPS: 32.769635, -17.236589

Vereda do Pesqueiro
Level5

Vereda do Pesqueiro

In the middle of the steep coast of Ponta do Pargo lies the descent Vereda do Pesqueiro, in the lower half of which there is an amazing view. The whole way is absolutely worth seeing! Step resistance is an absolute requirement.

Location: Ponta do Pargo

Height above sea level: 70 Meters

Panorama: Cliffs, sea

GPS: 32.803243, -17.251510

Capela Nossa Senhora de Boa Morte, Ponta do Pargo
Level3

Capela Nossa Senhora

At the secluded Capela Nossa Senhora de Boa Morte church, a 10-minute walk starts to a small but very beautiful vantage point, which lies in the middle of a green meadow and overlooks the east coast at Ponta do Pargo.

Location: Ponta do Pargo

Height above sea level: 400 Meters

Panorama: Coast, green meadows

GPS: 32,83345, -17,237041

Miradouro da Ladeira
Level2

Miradouro Ponta da Ladeira

On the other side of the Tristao Valley opposite the cable car to Quebrada Nova is this little-known view point. Drive a dead end street to the end and enjoy the peace and quietness and a great view. With picnic table.

Location: Achadas da Cruz

Height above sea level: 360 Meters

Panorama: Coast, Quebrada Nova

GPS: 32.859433, -17.203731

Viewpoint Porto Moniz
Level2

Porto Moniz

This viewpoint is somewhat hidden in the farthest corner of Porto Moniz. Direct access by car, a picnic table invites you to linger and a beautiful view of the coast and the sea await you. To be combined with a visit of the seawater swimming pool.

Location: Porto Moniz

Height above sea level: 50 Meters

Panorama: Coast, sea

GPS: 32.866601, -17.175722

Miraoduro Ribeira de Janela, Madeira
Level2

Ribeiro Escuro

In addition to the well-known Miradouro da Eira da Achada, there is another lookout point above Ribeira de Janela. It is at the end of the Caminho do Ribeiro Escuro cul-de-sac. A panorama to the west of the sea and the cliffs.

Location: Ribeira de Janela

Height above sea level: 390 Meters

Panorama: Coast, sea

GPS: 32.844799, -17.150571

View Point Fanal
Level2

Fanal ER 209

On the ER 209 between Ribeira de Janela and Paul da Serra is this small view point in Fanal with a view over the mountains. A short stop if you are here anyway, for example on a levada hike. There is much to see in this area.

Location: Fanal

Height above sea level: 1160 Meters

Panorama: Mountains, valley

GPS: 32.815211, -17.152339

Veu da Noiva
Level1

Veu da Noiva

Probably the most photographed waterfall in Madeira adorns postcards, book covers and fridge magnets. Easily accessible and even barrier-free. With a little boldness you can get much closer along the old road.

Location: Seixal

Height above sea level: 90 Meters

Panorama: Waterfall, coast

GPS: 32.816096, -17.095091

Ribeiro Inferno
Level2

Ribeiro Inferno, ER 101

The old connecting road in the north, the ER 101 antigua, is falling apart more and more and is hardly accessible for cars. You can discover some great viewpoints on foot. Wide view over the north coast. The Ribeira Inferno is also nice.

Location: Sao Vicente

Height above sea level: 50 Meters

Panorama: North coast, gorge

GPS: 32.812009, -17.065122

Ponta do Clerigo
Level4

Ponta do Clerigo

The hike begins somewhat unspectacularly through a tunnel and a piece of forest, but the further you walk towards the sea on the Ponta do Clerigo, the more spectacular the view becomes. The full panorama is only achieved at the end.

Location: Santana

Height above sea level: 70 Meters

Panorama: Cliffs, waterfalls

GPS: 32,806880, -16,856739

Miradouro do Guindaste, Faial, Madeira
Level2

Miradouro do Guindaste

There are three viewpoints a good 100 meters from the car. Casa Vento liked the one to the east of the Miradouro do Guindaste parking lot. The view extends along the north coast to the peninsula of Sao Lourenco.

Location: Faial

Height above sea level: 20 Meters

Panorama: Cliff coast, Sao Lourenco

GPS: 32,793912, -16,848435

Halbinsel Sao Lourenco
Level2

Sao Lourenco

A bit off the beaten path, but you only have to walk 5 meters to get there. The view over the wildly rugged coast of the Sao Lorenco peninsula is a dream, a visit should not be missed on any Madeira vacation. With snack bar and grill.

Location: Canical

Height above sea level: 130 Meters

Panorama: Wild coast, Sao Lourenco

GPS: 32,749275, -16,706601

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Paul do Mar
Glass floor
Titanic
Serra de Agua
Panorama
Mucki
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Ponta do Clerigo
Crystal clear sea