Miradouro do Guindaste

"Located on one of the slopes of the mouth of Ribeira do Faial, in the municipality of Santana, the Guindaste viewpoint offers a stunning view over the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira. It is the ideal place to admire the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean that bathes the island. This observatory is known for the unmissable beauty of its surroundings. It is an idyllic setting, marked by the harmony between the verdant mountains, the imposing cliffs that mark the coastal geology and the clear tone of the sea waters. From here, visitors can see the pebble beach of Foz da Ribeira do Faial and the peculiar geological structure that lies next to it, a prismatic, or columnar, disjunction resulting from lava flows. Likewise, the Guindaste viewpoint also allows you to look at a very complete panoramic view of the north coast of Madeira, which runs from Faial to Ponta de São Lourenço, at the eastern end of the island of Madeira, passing through the monumental rock formation of Penha d 'Eagle. On days with very good visibility, it is also possible to see the island of Porto Santo, to the northeast, from this observation point."

"If you want to feel small, go here and appreciate the massive cliffs looming over a bright blue sea."