Miradouro, Faial, Madeira
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arby101ca
N 32° 47.430 W 016° 51.604
28S E 325818 N 3629593
There is an excellent scenic viewpoint giving views of the town of Faial and Eagle Rock (Penha do Aguia) along the rugged north east coast of Madeira.
Waymark Code: WMA8E1
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/01/2010
Views: 26
A scenic viewpoint in Portuguese is “miradouro” There are many identified miradouros on the island of Madeira as the scenery here is incredible. This miradouro is on one of the many switchbacks on the scenic old road, Hw 101, now bypassed by an expensive new tunnel that misses the interesting scenery. The miradouro provides a great view of the town of Faial and Eagle Rock (Penha do Aguia). Besides the great view over the north east coast, the miradouro features a shrine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary surrounded by flowers and votive candles. Parking is limited to a few cars at the widened road at the viewpoint switchback.