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    Ponta do Garajau Recreation Area
    East (Machico to Ponta de São Lourenço)
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    Ponta do Garajau Recreation Area

    Multifaceted attraction combining 14-meter Cristo Rei statue, 220-step promontory staircase, cable car descent to marine reserve beach, restaurant facilities, and whale-watching opportunities

    150m

    Elevation

    high

    Crowds

    Location

    Where to Find It

    Nearby

    Viewpoints in the Area

    Ponta de São Lourenço volcanic cliff formations in morning light, Madeira

    Ponta de São Lourenço Peninsula

    cliff·40m
    Dragon's Tail rock formation at Ponta do Rosto at sunrise, Madeira

    Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto

    cliff·100m
    Portela viewpoint with Ribeira da Metade valley and north coast panorama, Madeira

    Portela Viewpoint

    miradouro·670m
    Pico do Facho Machico

    Pico do Facho Machico

    miradouro·280m
    Cristo Rei do Garajau

    Cristo Rei do Garajau

    cliff·200m
    Ponta do Bode

    Ponta do Bode

    cliff·164m
    Trails

    Hikes Nearby

    PR8 São Lourenço trail along volcanic red cliffs with turquoise sea, Madeira

    Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço

    coastal7.5 km2.5-5h
    Ribeira da Metade valley panorama from Portela, northeast Madeira

    Vereda das Funduras

    easy walk8.7 km2.5-3.5h
    Vereda do Larano exposed coastal cliff trail above the Atlantic, northeast Madeira

    Vereda do Larano

    coastal12 km3-4h

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