Portela, Mountain viewpoint in Porto da Cruz, Portugal
Located at 670 meters altitude between Porto da Cruz and Machico, Portela offers perspectives over the coastline and Penha d'Águia rock formation.
The viewpoint position along route ER 102 has served as a significant observation point for monitoring maritime activities since the early settlement of Madeira.
Local residents gather at Portela viewpoint during traditional festivities to observe fireworks displays and celebrate community events throughout the year.
The observation platform features built-in telescopes and information panels that explain the geological formations and identify visible landmarks in multiple directions.
From this vantage point, visitors can observe the exact spot where the mountainous terrain of Madeira drops dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Porto da Cruz
Address: ER108, 9225 Machico, Portugal 9225 Machico
GPS coordinates: 32.74675,-16.82657
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
This collection covers the main natural areas and cultural sites across Madeira, a Portuguese island of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. The route connects coastal regions with highland areas, showcasing the diverse vegetation that results from the subtropical climate and varied elevation levels. Included locations feature Pico Ruivo, the island's highest peak at 1,861 meters, the sea cliffs at Cabo Girão, the botanical gardens of Funchal with plant collections from multiple continents, and several coastal and mountain viewpoints. The route also incorporates examples of traditional levada irrigation channels, which have distributed water across the island for centuries.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
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Pico do Suna
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Machico Municipal Stadium
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Tristão Vaz Teixeira by Anjos Teixeira
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Capela do Senhor dos Milagres
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Solar do Ribeirinho
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Mercado Velho de Machico
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Paços do Concelho de Machico
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Casa Teixeira de Aguiar
6.5 km
Chalet da Rua da Estacada
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Antigas cavalariças do Solar Cupertino da Câmara
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Praça Velha
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Fortim do Porto da Cruz
3.1 km
Fortim do Faial
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Casa do Arco
6.6 km
Alameda dos Plátanos
6.6 km
Junta de Freguesia de Machico
6.6 km
Fontanário do Largo do Município
6.5 km
Casa do Americano
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Casa com Porta Manuelina
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Levada do Castelejo
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Solar Cupertino da Câmara
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