Cabo Girão
One of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, rising about 580 metres on Madeira's south coast. A glass floored skywalk lets visitors look straight down to the sea. The cliff lies above the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, a short drive west of Funchal.
- Where
- Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 32.6565, -17.0045
Get the Cabo Girão stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Cabo Girão. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Madeira volume with your photos and a note.
Near Cabo Girão
Funchal Cathedral 9.1 km
The main church of Madeira, built in the early 16th century in Gothic style with a Moorish inspired wooden ceiling. It was financed by the island's sugar wealth. Inside are carved choir stalls, and the cathedral stands in the old town of Funchal.
Madeira Botanical Garden 10 km
A botanical garden above Funchal on Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The land was once part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, who founded Reid's Hotel.
Madeira 11 km
A volcanic island in the Atlantic of about 740 square kilometres, with steep cliffs, levada walking trails and the capital Funchal. It is known for its flowers, fortified wine and mountain scenery.
Pico do Areeiro 11 km
The third highest peak on Madeira at 1,818 metres, often above the clouds. It is the starting point of a famous mountain trail to Pico Ruivo and has a viewpoint over the central peaks.
Laurisilva of Madeira 12 km
A rare surviving laurel forest covering much of the island of Madeira, once widespread across southern Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is crossed by levada water channels that walkers follow through the trees.
Pico Ruivo 13 km
The highest peak on Madeira at 1,861 metres, the third highest in Portugal. It can be reached on foot by trails, including the well known route from Pico do Areeiro along the ridge.
Ponta de São Lourenço 30 km
A narrow peninsula at the eastern tip of Madeira, with dry red and ochre cliffs unlike the rest of the island. A coastal trail leads out along the ridge to viewpoints and a nature reserve.
Porto Santo 75 km
An island 43 kilometres northeast of Madeira, the northernmost and easternmost of the Madeira archipelago in the Atlantic. It is known for a golden sand beach that runs along much of its southern coast.
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Questions
Where is Cabo Girão?
Cabo Girão is in Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Funchal Cathedral (9.1 km), Madeira Botanical Garden (10 km), Madeira (11 km).
How do I get the Cabo Girão stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Cabo Girão and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Madeira volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Cabo Girão before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Madeira volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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