Taxi to Cabo Girão Skywalk

Cabo Girão is Europe's highest sea cliff and home to one of Madeira's most thrilling experiences - a glass-floored skywalk platform suspended 580 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. Standing on transparent glass with nothing but air between you and the waves crashing below is an unforgettable adrenaline rush that has made this one of Madeira's most visited attractions. Beyond the skywalk, the viewpoint offers extraordinary perspectives on Madeira's dramatic coastline. Looking down, you can see the fajãs - small farming terraces at the cliff base that were historically accessible only by boat. Today, a cable car connects the clifftop to these terraces, where farmers still cultivate bananas and grapes in plots seemingly too steep to be possible.

Cabo Girão is conveniently located on Madeira's south coast, just 20-25 minutes west of Funchal by taxi. The approach road is good quality and the viewpoint has parking facilities, though these can fill during peak hours. Most visitors include Cabo Girão as part of a west coast exploration - the viewpoint fits perfectly into an itinerary that continues to Porto Moniz, Seixal, or the levada trails at Rabaçal. We can arrange a full west coast tour including multiple stops, or simply take you directly if Cabo Girão is your specific destination. There is no convenient public bus to the viewpoint - organized tours are available but a taxi offers more flexibility to linger at the skywalk or combine with other stops on your schedule.

The main attraction is the glass skywalk - a platform with transparent floor panels extending out from the clifftop. Looking down through the glass, you see 580 meters of sheer cliff dropping to the ocean below. It is a remarkable sensation that triggers vertigo in some visitors while thrilling others. Even for those who prefer solid ground, the conventional viewpoint offers stunning coastal panoramas. The clifftop facilities include a cafe, restrooms, and informational displays about the geology and history of the area. An optional experience is the cable car (Teleférico) descending to the fajãs below - traditional farming terraces at the cliff base. Here you can see how farmers work incredibly steep terrain, cultivating bananas, grapes, and vegetables on narrow ledges. The cable car ride takes about 3 minutes each way and offers unique perspectives on the cliff from below.