The Guindaste Viewpoint offers a wonderful view of the Atlantic outlining the northern coast of the island, extending from Faial to Ponta de São Lourenço.
How to get there?
To reach the viewpoint of Guindaste, rent a car and follow the Expresso Machico - Santana route, and after passing the tip of Faial, at the roundabout take the first exit, towards Faial, and then turn right.
If you would like to go there by bus, go on '' Horários do Funchal'' number 56/103/138 or ''SAM'' number 53/78/208.
Beautiful places nearby:
- Fajã do Mar
- Ponta do Clérigo
- Reserva Natural da Rocha do Navio
- Traditional houses of Santana
- Parque temático of Santana
- Porto da Cruz village and old sugar cane factory
- Água D'alto waterfall
- Castelejo Levada walk
Where to eat?
- Cantinho da serra- Santana
- O Colmo-Santana
- Francesinhas- Faial
- Pipa- Porto da Cruz
Tip:
This is a perfect spot to watch the sunrise, but also, check here all of the spots.