Viewpoint · Boaventura
Miradouro de São Cristóvão
São Cristóvão looks across a part of Madeira where wet trade winds keep the hillsides green for much of the year.
History and character
The surrounding roads and small settlements developed around farming on narrow terraces above the sea.
Why visit
- Atlantic coast panorama
- Boaventura valleys
- Quiet rural setting
Practical tip
The north coast is often cooler and wetter than Funchal. Check the forecast and drive carefully on narrow roads.