Cristo Rei Viewpoint
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With an exuberant biodiversity and clear waters, the Garajau Partial Natural Reserve is one of the most special places in Madeira Island, where Nature reigns supreme with all its beauty and serenity. It is in this emblematic area that we find the Cristo Rei Viewpoint.
Located in the parish of Caniço, municipality of Santa Cruz, this observatory offers a panoramic perspective over the natural heritage of Garajau, part of Funchal Bay, and also Caniço de Baixo, an important tourist centre. In addition, visitors have access to a privileged view over the Atlantic Ocean.
The Cristo Rei Viewpoint owes its name to the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built on this spot. It is an imposing sculpture of Jesus Christ, with open arms, facing the ocean.
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Inaugurated on 30 October 1927, this majestic statue, built at the top of a coastal ravine, is an indelible mark on the scenery that visitors find at the Cristo Rei Viewpoint. Because of its scenic and historical value, this is a must for those who visit Madeira's east coast.
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Located at Ponta do Garajau, the Cristo Rei Viewpoint offers a unique perspective over this Natural Reserve. It owes its name to the majestic statue built on this site in 1927.
Garajau Beach
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Several places in the archipelago of Madeira surprise visitors with their idyllic outlines. Garajau Beach, integrated into a marine reserve, is one of those places. Its natural conditions are perfect for scuba diving.
This bathing area is located in the Garajau Partial Natural Reserve, created in 1986 to protect the rich biodiversity of these waters and thus prevent the desertification of the seabed. Fishing is currently prohibited in this protected area and navigation is subject to various restrictions.
The calm and clear waters of Garajau Beach are, of course, widely sought after by scuba diving enthusiasts. Here, scuba divers take advantage of the unique opportunity to come into contact with a rich fauna, namely large species such as for example, the dusky grouper (Epinephalus guaza) or the giant oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris)).
Garajau Beach can be reached by cable car. There, bathers will find various support facilities, such as toilets, changing rooms and a first-aid station. In addition, you can enjoy a pleasant meal with the Atlantic in the foreground, in the restaurants of this bathing complex.
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Part of a marine reserve, Garajau Beach, Madeira, is bathed by crystal-clear waters, much sought after by scuba divers. This bathing complex has various support facilities.
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