Achadas da Cruz cable car descent and Fajã cliff panorama, northwest Madeira

    Northwestern cliff viewpoint at 460m overlooking Fajã da Quebrada agricultural terraces with cable car access to beach below

    Also known as: Miradouro das Achadas da Cruz

    460m

    Altitude

    drive up

    Access

    100m

    Walk

    5m

    Elevation gain

    Yes

    Accessible

    When to Visit

    Timing & Photography

    How to shoot this viewpoint

    • Drone use is prohibited at this spot — check local regulations before flying.

    Orientation

    mixed

    Best Time of Day

    morningafternoonsunset

    Cloud Inversion

    low

    Drone Flying

    prohibited

    Typical Crowds

    low

    Location

    Viewpoint Map

    Photography Kit Notes

    Wide angle (14–24 mm) for the cable-car / Faja terrace panorama. Drone is prohibited — check rules; the natural cliff-line composition is strong enough on its own.