Queimada | Viewpoint | Água de Pena
Briefly
Located in the parish of Água de Pena, the Queimada Viewpoint offers a panoramic view over Madeira’s east coast with the ocean in the background. It provides a unique perspective of the airport infrastructure and the coastal cliffs between Machico and Santa Cruz.
Basic Information
Location: Miradouro da Queimada
Access: Accessible by car.
Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Very Easy
Parking: Small roadside parking
Best season: All year round
How to Get There
Situated in Água de Pena, above the airport. Follow the local roads ascending towards the hills from the Machico/Santa Cruz area.
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Important to Know
- Plane Spotting: One of the best angles to photograph the massive pillars that support the airport runway extension.
- Coastal Contrast: Shows the industrial side of the airport alongside the raw beauty of the Atlantic.
- Quiet Location: Usually much less crowded than the main Pico do Facho viewpoint nearby.
Similar Viewpoints
- Pico do Facho: For the main panorama of the Machico valley.
- Miradouro da Contenda: For a view further south towards Gaula.
- Cristo Rei (Garajau): For a more dramatic coastal cliff experience.
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