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Detour to the cable car – Fajã Nova loop from Achadas da Cruz

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Achadas Da Cruz

Detour to the cable car – Fajã Nova loop from Achadas da Cruz

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Detour to the cable car – Fajã Nova loop from Achadas da Cruz

00:45

2.47km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo

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36 m

Achadas da Cruz Cable Car and Fajã da Quebrada Nova

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Small cable car that transports people with a 92% gradient

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88 m

Saint Christopher Statue in Glass Cabinet

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Directly on the path, the Christopher figure is enclosed in a glass case

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88 m

Calhau das Achadas Promenade

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Caution. The path is partially washed out and has broken away. However, barrier tape has been put in place.

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643 m

Detour to the cable car

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Circular route back to the cable car

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1.30 km

Red-roofed cottage in the Ponta do Pargo Protected Landscape

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Hurray, a little house with a red roof stands next to many thatched-roof houses.

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1.43 km

The main path is comfortable, but relatively monotonous. Since you have to walk back and forth, you should choose in one direction the minimum detour over the backyards! For the way back this is now even signposted.

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2.05 km

Ponta do Pargo Community Café

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Great place to stop for a break. Hostess offers poncha, wine, beer, orange juice and mussels. If you want, you can donate something in a box

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2.40 km

Beautiful view 😍

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In Achada da Arruda, a particularly beautiful view of the dramatic cliffs in northwest Madeira awaits you. From up here, a sweeping vista unfolds across the green plateau, the rugged cliffs, and the deep blue sea – an impressive panorama that vividly showcases the raw beauty of the Atlantic coast. Especially on a clear day, the view seems boundless and invites you to pause and marvel.

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2.47 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.41 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

1.54 km

896 m

< 100 m

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Friday 21 August

26°C

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Comments

June 6, 2025,Calhau das Achadas (Madeira) Porto Moniz

The tour on the spectacular cable car is an absolute must, and costs only 5 euros!

Once you reach the bottom, you'll find an oasis of peace and tranquility. Some people live there in extremely simple huts and gardens. There are even two small bistros where you can stop for a bite to eat. Definitely do it and support the …

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November 22, 2023,Achadas da Cruz, Küstendorf mit 98% Seilbahn

Lost places and dilapidated huts very interesting, the cable car only for those with a head for heights, only 2% before free fall

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Detour to the cable car – Fajã Nova loop from Achadas da Cruz

Achadas da Cruz Cable Car and Fajã da Quebrada Nova

Saint Christopher Statue in Glass Cabinet

Calhau das Achadas Promenade

Detour to the cable car

Red-roofed cottage in the Ponta do Pargo Protected Landscape

Fajã Nova

Ponta do Pargo Community Café

Beautiful view 😍

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