At 580 meters (1,902 feet) above the Atlantic, Cabo Girão is one of Europe's highest sea cliffs (ranked 5th in Europe by Wikipedia's list; the tallest sea cliffs in Europe sit in Norway and the Faroe Islands). The glass-floor skywalk platform offers vertigo-inducing views straight down to the farmland terraces and ocean below.
How to Get to Cabo Girão by Bus
Route 253 has a listed Cabo Girão stop. Check the current SIGA timetable and stop map to confirm the stop location and journeys available for your visit.
Bus Routes at a Glance
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Suggested Day Trip Itinerary
Choose an outbound and return journey from the current SIGA timetable before setting out, and use the stop map to plan the final approach. Allow time to enjoy the viewpoint, take photos, and visit the café. On another part of your west-coast trip, consider visiting Câmara de Lobos.
What to See at Cabo Girão
The main attraction is the glass skywalk platform (Miradouro do Cabo Girão). Entry costs €5 per person (2026 price) — free for children up to 12 and Madeira residents. On clear days, the views stretch along the entire south coast from Funchal to Ponta do Sol. Look straight down to see the fajãs (coastal plateaus) 580 meters below, where local farmers still cultivate grapes and vegetables accessed only by cable car.
A small chapel and café are located next to the viewpoint. The surrounding area offers walking paths along the clifftop with additional viewpoints. A wine production center nearby occasionally offers tastings of the local Madeira wine produced from grapes grown on the fajãs below.
Practical Tips
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for the clearest views and fewest visitors. Late afternoon provides beautiful golden light for photographs. Avoid midday when cruise ship tour groups arrive. The skywalk is spectacular year-round, though clouds can sometimes obscure the view in winter.
