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Top Observation deck in Madeira

Discover top-rated observation deck, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Madeira.

6 Listed places

4.7 average across 6 rated listings

Estrada do Cabo Girão • Machico • Funchal

€2 visitor fee for non-residents – Free admission

Popular Neighborhoods:

Estrada do Cabo Girão Machico Funchal Unhais da Serra Rampa do Cano

#1 4.8 (614) Attractions

Bica da Cana peak and viewpoint (view of Pico Ruivo & Nuns valley)

Unhais da Serra

Famous for: Clear-day panoramas of Pico Ruivo and the steep volcanic basin of Curral das Freiras.

Free ER110 mountain lookout in Madeira, with clear-day views toward Pico Ruivo and Curral das Freiras’ steep volcanic basin.

Hikers nature photographers self-drive explorers

#2 4.6 (24,518) Attractions

Cabo Girão Skywalk

Estrada do Cabo Girão

Famous for: A suspended glass platform above Madeira’s 580-metre Atlantic cliff and cultivated coastal fajãs.

Step onto Cabo Girão Skywalk in Câmara de Lobos for glass-floor views from a 580-metre Atlantic cliff above Madeira’s cultivated fajãs.

Thrill-seekers nature photographers coastal road trippers

#3 4.7 (372) Attractions

Madeira Airport Spotting

Rampa do Cano

Famous for: Close roadside views of aircraft using Madeira’s dramatic Atlantic-edge, column-supported airport runway.

Free Rampa do Cano lookout in Santa Cruz for close runway views, Atlantic scenery and aircraft action at Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira Airport.

Aviation photographers Plane spotters Solo travelers

#4 4.7 (1,916) Attractions

Miradouro da Portela

Machico

Famous for: Sweeping northeast Madeira views of Penha d’Águia, Porto da Cruz and the Atlantic from ER108.

Free ER108 viewpoint above Porto da Cruz, with Atlantic views of Penha d’Águia and access to Madeira’s PR5 and PR10 walking routes.

Hikers Nature Lovers Photographers

#5 4.9 (882) Attractions

Miradouro do Ninho da Manta

Funchal

Famous for: Dramatic views over Madeira’s central mountain ridges and the deep Fajã da Nogueira valley.

Walk from Pico do Areeiro to Miradouro do Ninho da Manta for volcanic ridges and cloud-filled valleys, with practical trail and access…

Mountain photographers Experienced walkers Geology enthusiasts

#6 4.6 (4,967) Attractions

Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint

Urbanização Pico dos Barcelos 1

Famous for: Sweeping free panoramas of Funchal, its Atlantic waterfront and Madeira’s rugged mountain slopes.

Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint offers free Atlantic, harbor and mountain views across Funchal from its peaceful Santo António hillside terrace.

Panorama photographers first-time Madeira visitors couples

Planning guide

Observation deck in Madeira: plan your visits

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Estrada do Cabo Girão: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Machico: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Funchal: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Unhais da Serra: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Rampa do Cano: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top observation deck to visit in Madeira?

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