Madeira.Vacations

Best Viewpoints in Madeira

Eleven miradouros ranked by whether they justify the drive.

By Madeira.Vacations · 6 min read · Last checked 28 June 2026

Sunrise over a sea of clouds from a Madeiran mountain viewpoint
Photo: Sagavrish · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

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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.

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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.

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Prices, opening hours and trail access change often. We last checked this on 28 June 2026 — confirm before you set off.

Do it guided

Tours that cover this

Booked through Viator — the price is the same as going direct.

  • Hikers on a Madeiran mountain ridge above a sea of clouds at sunrise
    7.5 hours Pico do Arieiro

    Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hike

    Pre-dawn pickup for the ridge walk from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, above a sea of cloud. Demanding, unforgettable, with transport arranged both ways.

    from €50

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  • Open 4x4 jeep on a mountain track above green Madeiran valleys
    Full day Island-wide pickup

    West Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari

    Porto Moniz lava pools, Seixal's black sand, the Fanal laurel forest and the Cabo Girão cliff skywalk, in a small open 4x4 with a local driver.

    from €55

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  • PR1 - Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achadas do Teixeira in Madeira
    6.5 hours Pico Ruivo 4.8(103)

    PR1 - Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achadas do Teixeira

    The fantastic walk to the hifghest peak you will definitely not want to miss before going back home. On a clear day, or when walking above the clouds, you can take in all the superb views of the highest mountain.

    from €45

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  • Transfer to Picos da Madeira - Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo in Madeira
    6 hours Pico do Arieiro 5.0(27)

    Transfer to Picos da Madeira - Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo

    Now it is possible to make the whole track, and the experience is truly impressive. The walk between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo offers stunning views, including the famous Stairway to Heaven.

    from €50

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  • Arieiro Peak and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience + Dolphins Watching in Madeira
    9 hours Madeira 4.8(13)

    Arieiro Peak and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience + Dolphins Watching

    With a beautiful and panoramic view over Funchal and Desertas Islands , we start our tour at Largo do Miranda . After this viewpoint we go uphill to Pico do Arieiro at 1818 mts.

    from €89

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  • Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup in Madeira
    8 hours Santana 5.0(54)

    Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup

    Why explore the East of Madeira in a noisy, polluting car when you can experience it in silence, comfort, and style? We don't just show you places– we help you feel the heart of Madeira’s wild side.

    from €75

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