Allow yourself to be carried away by the thrill of the exhilarating and secure descent in the splendid cable car of Fajã dos Padres. For further details on Madeira, read “Things To Do Madeira“. To obtain a guide to Funchal, please follow “Funchal Madeira Things To Do“
Indulge yourself in the grandeur of the Madeira landscape and the warmth and comfort that the culmination of this adventure will provide.
How to Get to Fajã dos Padres Cable Car
To reach the Fajã dos Padres cable car by car, take the Via Rápida 1 and leave at the third exit, which has indications for Cabo Girão and Quinta Grande. Then, make a left turn and continue to the end of the Estr. de Padre António Dinis Henriques. You’ll find a parking lot close to the cable car.
The Fajã dos Padres cable car provides an exciting journey for €12, including the return trip. It operates from 10:00 to 19:00 hours, except in the winter when it runs until 18:00 hours. We descend the vertiginous slope in just three minutes, admiring the colourful panorama of Fajã dos Padres and its agricultural landscapes. The cable car ride is one of the highlights of F. dos Padres, notable for its modernity. The view all the way to the end of the descent? Sensational.
The bay looming and the majestic sea stretching out complete the scene. As we arrive at the bottom of the descent, we are enveloped in a warm and welcoming atmosphere that not only warms the body. As we wander the area, we can observe the organic farming produced here: banana, mango, araçá.
There are also Malvasia grapevines, which produce the famous Malvasia wine of Madeira. The pebble beach greets us with its shimmering, calm waters. Many use the small solarium on the pier to bask in the sun. And let us not forget the restaurant of Fajã, which offers delicious fish suggestions accompanied by vegetables grown in the fajã.
Things to do nearby:
The Cabo Girão skywalk, just a few kilometres away, is one of the world’s wonders, rising majestically to an altitude of 580 meters.
Equipped with a stunning suspended glass platform that seems to defy physics and makes our heart race. In the distance, we can see the picturesque towns of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal, which embrace each other in an unforgettable image.
Câmara de Lobos served as inspiration for Winston Churchill’s artworks. It is a highly sought-after destination for day trips, shopping, and gastronomy. It is the ideal place to try Poncha, one of the most authentic drinks of Madeira. Enjoy it at Bar Filhos do Mar.
The glorious Ribeira Brava beach, oh what a wonder, rises majestically through a small valley. If the scorching sun punishes us and our skin tires, there is nothing better than a visit to the Museum.
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