Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,373 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The viewpoint down from the statue is well worth a visit, whether you go partway or the whole way down the steps. The cable car was still closed when we visited (too early) but it looked pretty steep! The sea views are superb.
Written August 22, 2023
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Nordman1
Alencon, France1,199 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
With arms wide open towards the sea, this Christ, a replica of the one in Rio de Janeiro, dominates a promontory accessible by a well-maintained path and stairs.
The sheerness of the cliff makes you dizzy. The view of the barren rocky coast, dotted with prickly pear cacti, is worth a look.
You will need to arm yourself with courage to continue the descent beyond the statue to the end of the promontory. The descent is still OK, but the ascent will be long and difficult.
The sheerness of the cliff makes you dizzy. The view of the barren rocky coast, dotted with prickly pear cacti, is worth a look.
You will need to arm yourself with courage to continue the descent beyond the statue to the end of the promontory. The descent is still OK, but the ascent will be long and difficult.
Written May 31, 2024
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RoverP
Inverness, UK800 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Stopped off here on a tour but really not worth it. The statue was hidden at the bottom presumably to protect it from vandalism but it also meant it looked less attractive, Heading down the steps provides a better vantage point, but by the time you get there, the statue is too far away to look impressive because it is so small. You then have to climb the steps again. It's an OK viewpoint but there are many far better ones on the island.
Written November 10, 2023
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Epsom, UK1,072 contributions
Oct 2020
This Christo Rei is a definitely worth a visit if in the Garajau area. Its located a bit out of town but if you have your own transport there is plenty of parking. Its a short up hill walk from there to the foot of the statue which looks out to sea. You can look up from the base but to get a view looking back at Jesus you can wander towards the sea as far as you feel like. Its a popular spot with tourists and locals so don't be surprised to see Madeirans paying their respects.
Written December 2, 2020
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Tommy
Garstang, UK107 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Visited on a monday evening in late May 2023 around 4pm. It was quite busy with a bus tour that had arrived. The view across the sea and neighbouring coastlines is impressive. The statue itself leaves a bit to be desired, partially damaged and with fences around the base to prevent access to the statue base.
Written May 22, 2023
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USASUN
Zurich, Switzerland210 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
You shouldn't miss it when exploring the south/east coast. A small lookout point with a view of Funchal. The black beach with cable car access would also be worth a visit, but we didn't use it. You can still enjoy the warm sun here in September.
Written September 27, 2023
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wendy p
Plymouth, UK623 contributions
Dec 2019
Visited here as part of an included trip with my Holiday company. On arrival most of us walked up to the high point where there was information on the area but unfortunately not in English, and the large statue of Christ like the one in Rio. The views from here are breathtaking and it was a lovely day. There is a cable car which takes you down to the beach, but we didn't have time for that. A cafe and loo's but non had locks on the doors. I also found whilst on the island the only lock l saw on a disabled toilet was in the airport!
Written January 3, 2020
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Georgia M
Lincoln, UK483 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This is a nice little spot but I personally found it quite difficult to get an actual good view of the front of the statue. There are nice views in general, but we only spent about 15 minutes there. For me, if you’re passing it’s worth a stop off but I wouldn’t go out of your way, especially when there’s so much else to offer in Madeira!!
Written August 31, 2022
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Smriti S
Farnborough, UK122 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
The view was amazing from the statue. Did the mini hike down, which was so peaceful. We also went down to the beach using the cable car, which was very cheap.. Only 2.50 euro each for return. Quiet and peaceful...
Written April 24, 2017
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Marek U
Warsaw, Poland369 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
It is a beautiful point of view and worth visiting. The Christ monument remains this one from Rio de Janeiro, but how can we call it a copy ? The Portugal was first.
Written October 28, 2016
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How do I get there from Funchal? Approximately how many steps are there to reach the statue?
Written January 1, 2024
We stopped there briefly as part of a tour of the East of the island. There must be buses that go fairly close, although it would not be too long a ride for a taxi. It is very easily accessible from the small parking area with no steps of note. But the best views of it are from the viewpoint below which must be 200 steps or so. You can, however, just go down as many steps as you feel you would be able to get back up, stop and turn around. You will get a better view of the front of statue than you will get at the top. Don't go out of your way though, there are numerous far more impressive things to see in Funchal than this.
Written January 2, 2024
I ❤️ Christ so much. Most beautiful man ever seen
Written July 23, 2018
I now it well I go there a lot is real beauty
Written July 23, 2018
Подскажите, как добраться на общественном транспорте из Фуншала и как часто ходит?
Written February 14, 2017
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