Cabo Girão Skywalk

Cabo Girão is one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, about 16 km west of Funchal on the south coast of Madeira, Portugal. The Miradouro do Cabo Girão at Fontainhas do Mar, in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, has a glass-floored skywalk that projects from the clifftop and looks straight down to the Atlantic and to the small farmed terraces at the base. Entry to the skywalk costs €5 from January 2026. Buses of the intermunicipal network leave Funchal toward Ribeira Brava or Campanário and stop near the viewpoint after about 30 minutes, with a fare of €2.60 paid in cash on board. A taxi takes about 25 minutes, and a hire car is the most flexible option. Guided 4x4 jeep tours also include a skywalk stop. At the top, visitors can walk onto the platform, look along the coast toward Câmara de Lobos and Funchal, and see the fajã terraces below, where farmers grow vegetables and vines. A small garden and café near the car park provide a rest stop. The visit itself takes 45 minutes to an hour, so the trip works best as part of a half-day or full-day circuit. A sensible arc begins with a morning departure, when the air is clearest and cloud has not yet formed around the cliff edge, followed by the skywalk, then a descent to Câmara de Lobos for lunch and a harbour walk. Those with a car can continue to Ribeira Brava and the Fajã dos Padres cable car in the afternoon. Arrival before 10:00 also avoids the tour buses. Visibility drops quickly when cloud rolls in, so checking the sky from Funchal before leaving is worthwhile. Food options at the viewpoint are limited to a snack bar, so a fuller meal is best taken in Câmara de Lobos below. Wind can be strong at the edge, and the glass floor may feel unnerving for those afraid of heights.