Half day tour

Cabo Girão Viewpoint

Peaceful viewpoints, traditional villages and Europe’s highest cape with its glass platform 580 m above the sea.

4 hours Up to 9 people Departure 09:00 or 14:00 Pickup in Funchal

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Overview

Escape the crowds and discover Madeira’s most peaceful viewpoints.

From Funchal we will leave for the tour, we will find the traditional Madeira houses. On the way we will see irrigation systems used by the former farmers this part of Madeira and many of them still from Roman times and at the last stop is highest cape in Europe ( CABO GIRAO ) at an elevation of 580 m, and is famous for its suspended glass platform.

The Cabo Girão viewpoint, situated on the highest promontory in Europe, at an elevation of 580 m, offers an astonishing view of the fajãs of Rancho and Cabo Girão – small areas of cultivated land at the foot of the cliff – as well as magnificent panoramic views over the ocean and the municipalities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.

This off-the-beaten-path Jeep tour takes you through serene landscapes, along steep mountain roads, and to hidden spots where the only sound is the wind and the views stretch forever.

Perfect for travelers seeking quiet beauty, local insight, and a touch of 4×4 adventure.

Itinerary

PickupCR7 Square, Funchal or near your hotel · 09:00 / 14:00
Câmara de Lobos
Cabo Girão Skywalk
Miradouro do Espigão
Sagrada Família Chapel
Ribeira Brava viewpoint
Drop-offBack in Funchal or at your hotel

Good to know

Included4×4 Jeep transport, licensed local guide (also your driver), pickup & drop-off in Funchal

DifficultyMost travellers can participate

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Meeting pointAvenida Sá Carneiro (CR7 Square), Funchal. Pickup starts 30 min before departure. We can also start from Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava, Calheta or São Vicente.

CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. No refunds after that. We may cancel for bad weather or not enough travellers – in that case you get a full refund.

Please noteNot wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers or serious heart conditions. Service animals allowed.