Getting to Fajã dos Padres

Getting there

From Funchal or from the airport, follow VR1 and exit at Km 6, on exit number 3 indicating Cabo Girão / Quinta Grande.

Turn left, heading south, and go straight ahead until the end of road Padre António Dinis Henriques. An arrow on the highway will point to this direction.

There are some parking places at the end of the road.

GPS Coordinates

  • latitude: 32.6570014953613
  • longitude: -17.024999618530273

Access by Cable Car

Access to the upper base of the cable car is done through road Padre António Dinis Henriques. (Google Maps).

The travel entails approximately 300 meters, experienced in a 2 and a half minutes downward travel, along the coast of the huge cliff down to Fajã dos Padres. 

Through the cable car panoramic windows visitors can enjoy each minute of the descent; admire the southern coast of Madeira all the way to Ponta do Sol, the small bay and fertile ground of Fajã which gets nearer every second or, simply, enjoy the view of the sea as far as the sight beholds.

More info

  • Free access for children up to 11 years of age
  • Free access to guests staying at Faja dos Padres houses
  • Pets are welcomed when following the property rules
  • Visitors can carry one hand bag

Notice

  • Visitors can carry one hand bag
  • For safety and privacy reasons, drone operations are prohibited on our property, solarium and beach, unless authorised in writing.