Viewpoints · 580 m above the sea
Cabo Girão (Skywalk)
Glass platform cantilevered 580m above the sea, Europe's highest sea cliff
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The place
Cabo Girão's cliff face drops 580m straight into the Atlantic, and since late 2012 a horseshoe-shaped glass skywalk has let visitors stand over the edge and look straight down at the tiny fajã vineyards clinging to the base of the cliff. It's a five-minute stop rather than a hike, but it's genuinely vertiginous even for people who don't normally mind heights.
When to come
Early morning for the clearest light and thinnest crowds; avoid the midday tour-bus rush
Worth knowing
- €5 per person as of Jan 2026 (raised from €3 in 2025); Madeira residents and under-12s free
- Free parking on site, a few minutes from Câmara de Lobos
- Small cafe and gift shop at the entrance
- Glass floor gets scuffed from foot traffic — don't expect a pristine mirror