Fajã dos Padres | Pebble Beach | Quinta Grande
Briefly
Accessed by boat or a spectacular cable car, Fajã dos Padres is a veritable Eden at the base of a 300-meter cliff. The turquoise water combines harmoniously with the lush exotic fruit gardens. It is an organic farm and beach retreat that offers a level of peace found nowhere else on the island.
Basic Information
Location: Fajã dos Padres
Access: Via cable car (Teleférico) or boat.
Time: 3–6 hours (perfect for a half-day trip).
Difficulty: Very Easy (using the lift).
Parking: Dedicated parking at the cable car entrance
Best season: All year round.
How to Get There
Drive to Quinta Grande and follow the signs for “Fajã dos Padres.” The road leads directly to the upper station of the private cable car.
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Important to Know
- Organic Farm: The pathway to the beach leads through mango, avocado, and banana plantations. You can buy fresh fruit on-site.
- Restaurant: There is an excellent seaside restaurant famous for its fresh fish and Malvasia wine produced in the fajã.
- History: This land was once owned by the Jesuits (Padres), who introduced vine cultivation to the area in the 15th century.
Similar Points
- Cabo Girão: Located on the massive cliff just to the east.
- Calhau da Lapa: For a more “wild” and less developed hidden beach experience.
- Achadas da Cruz: For another incredible cable car descent to a coastal “fajã.”
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