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Christ the King of Garajau Statue – Caniço Parish Church loop from Caniço

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Christ the King of Garajau Statue – Caniço Parish Church loop from Caniço

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Christ the King of Garajau Statue – Caniço Parish Church loop from Caniço

03:24

10.7km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.80 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean from Madeira

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

2.84 km

View of the Cristo Rei statue in Garajau

Highlight • Monument

very nice view of the statue and the sea

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3

3.14 km

Garajau Cable Car to Garajau Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

The cable car leads directly from the parking lot to the Praia do Garajau. So if you like a cool down and want to save the way to the beach, with € 3.00 there;)
Price list see photos

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4

3.23 km

View of Praia do Garajau and the cable car

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way to Christo Rei you can take a beautiful look down to the beach from the cable car. And in the distance you can see Funchal.

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5

3.36 km

Christ the King of Garajau Statue

Highlight • Monument

The statue "Cristo Rei do Garajau" or "Coração de Cristo" is located at the Ponta do Garajau viewpoint, which offers a beautiful view. This statue was erected in honor of the Sacred Heart of Christ.

This work by the French sculptor George Serraz is a statue of Christ stretching his open arms towards the ocean.

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6

3.42 km

View of Christ the King

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great cliffs, from here you can take the cable car down to the beach. Below there is a typical lava beach.

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7

6.10 km

Parish Church of Caniço

Highlight • Religious Site

The place has the botanical garden of the Quinta Splendida to offer, which is not only accessible to the guests of the house.

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8

6.11 km

Caniço Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

open during the day and has a beautiful baptismal font

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B

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.93 km

2.93 km

1.56 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

2.25 km

1.62 km

150 m

< 100 m

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