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São Sebastião Viewpoint, Ribeira Brava

At the top of the cliff overlooking the village of Ribeira Brava, on the island of Madeira, we find the São Sebastião viewpoint. From there, it feels like we’re standing on a balcony over the sea, with a breathtaking panorama of the Ribeira Brava valley stretching out in front of us. For a guide to Madeira, check out Things To Do In Madeira Portugal. Visiting Funchal? Read What To Do In Funchal.

Coordinates: 32.669815, -17.062637

Address: Caminho da Pedra, Ribeira Brava

As we look in opposite directions, we behold the crystal clear waters of Ribeira Brava beach with its picturesque houses and lush nature contrasting against the majestic cliffs of Ribeira Brava, dominating the horizon in all its magnificence.

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As the sun begins to set, the horizon is painted in shades of orange, and the salty breeze starts to caress your face, bringing a fresh aroma from the sea that blends with the surrounding landscape and intensifies the experience.

The coastal area of Quinta Grande, Campanário, Lugar de Baixo, and Ponta do Sol becomes an incredible visual spectacle, regardless of the direction you look.

Visiting the Miradouro de São Sebastião is an enchanting experience that will leave you mesmerized by the beauty of the place, and it’s impossible not to want to capture every moment with some photographs to share with the world. Additionally, the free and convenient parking is an extra bonus.

Things to do nearby:

Madeira Ethnographic Museum

It is an authentic cultural treasure. Located in Funchal city, the museum houses artefacts dating back to the 19th century and an impressive collection of historic agricultural tools.

Ribeira Brava Beach

The coastline is an incredibly beautiful natural space that offers an irresistible invitation to all those who long for tranquility and serenity. The gentle temperatures, which caress the skin, offer a balm to the soul, releasing it from daily tension.

The shallow waters of the small beach are an ideal option for parents who want to relax while their children play carefree.

Campanário Viewpoint

The coastline is a beautiful natural space that offers an irresistible invitation to all those who long for tranquillity and serenity. The gentle temperatures caress and release the skin from is from daily tension.

The shallow waters of the small beach are ideal for parents who want to relax while their children play carefree.

Ponta do Sol

This is the perfect place for those who seek to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in the serenity of the ocean.

Fajã dos Padres

A few short kilometres away, the cable car transportation reveals a magical small beach adorned with pebbles of different shapes and sizes, framed by a horizon that extends in shades of gold.

Cabo Girão Skywalk

On the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, lies the highest cape in Europe. This natural wonder attracts visitors worldwide, boasting an incredible vertical drop to the sea below.

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