Around 3km west of Câmara de Lobos, Madeira's highest sea cliffs rise 580m to loom high over the village and the Atlantic's sapphire expanse. Probably the second highest sea cliffs in Europe, the panorama from the viewing platform is nothing short of spectacular. Spectacular that is, unless you look down – the new platform floor is made of glass and hangs over the cliff edge – a knee-weakening, toe-curling experience!
Cabo Girão means Cape of Return – captain Zarco is said to have turned his ship around here on his first recce of the coast. He'd probably now turn back in the face of the tired souvenir stalls that have replaced what was once a peaceful, overgrown spot.
