Best Viewpoints in Madeira
Eleven miradouros ranked by whether they justify the drive.
By Madeira.Vacations · 6 min read · Last checked 28 June 2026
The unmissable three
Pico do Arieiro at sunrise, Cabo Girão's glass skywalk for the 580 m drop, and Eira do Serrado above Curral das Freiras.
Quieter alternatives
Miradouro do Guindaste and Miradouro da Beira da Quinta on the north coast, and Ponta do Pargo lighthouse in the far west where there is rarely anyone at all.
Timing and parking
Arieiro's car park fills forty minutes before sunrise in summer. Cabo Girão charges a small entry fee for the skywalk and has an adjacent free viewpoint.
Prices, opening hours and trail access change often. We last checked this on 28 June 2026 — confirm before you set off.
