Bica da Cana | Viewpoint | Paúl da Serra
Briefly
The Bica da Cana Viewpoint offers a broad perspective over the São Vicente valley, marked by the density of the Laurissilva forest. At an altitude of 1560m, it provides a unique look at the island’s central mountain range from the edge of the high plateau.
Basic Information
Location: Miradouro da Bica da Cana
Access: Accessible by car + a short 5-minute walk.
Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Very Easy
Parking: Free parking lot at the picnic area
Best season: All year round (Sunrise/Sunset)
How to Get There
Located on the ER110 road on the Paúl da Serra plateau. Look for the sign “Bica da Cana” and the entrance to the wind farm area.
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Important to Know
- The View: On clear mornings, you can see the sunrise between Pico Ruivo and Pico do Areeiro across the valley.
- Wind Farm: The viewpoint is located right next to the massive wind turbines of the plateau.
- Picnic Area: There is a well-equipped rest area with stone BBQ grills nearby.
- Sea of Clouds: One of the most reliable spots to see the clouds filling the northern valley below your feet.
Similar Viewpoints
- Encumeada Viewpoint: Located just below at the mountain pass.
- Pico Ruivo do Paul: A short hike away for an even wider plateau view.
- Pico do Areeiro: For a similar high-altitude “above the clouds” experience.
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