Santa Luzia River

The viewpoint of Santa Luzia, in Funchal

The viewpoint of Santa Luzia dominates Funchal and the river of the same name, offering a fine panorama. The Funchal audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this belvedere on the heights, which reveals the city and the ocean.

A belvedere over the city and the ocean

Located at about one hundred and seventy metres of altitude, the viewpoint of Santa Luzia overlooks the Santa Luzia river, one of the watercourses that cross Funchal, and offers a fine panorama over the city and the bay. As often in Madeira, a mountainous island, the heights hold spectacular viewpoints. From this belvedere, the gaze takes in the roofs, the terraced gardens and the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, in a green setting typical of the archipelago.

What to see

Here you enjoy a fine panorama over the roofs of Funchal, the terraced gardens and the Atlantic Ocean, from this belvedere that overlooks the Santa Luzia river. The viewpoint of Santa Luzia reveals the city in its setting of mountains. It is a stop for lovers of panoramas.

Practical information

The viewpoint of Santa Luzia lies on the heights of Funchal, reachable on foot by a climb or by road. It is a public open-air belvedere, freely accessible. The view is particularly beautiful on a clear day; it is best to bring good shoes for the ascent.

What can you see from the viewpoint of Santa Luzia?

A fine panorama over the roofs of Funchal, the terraced gardens and the Atlantic Ocean, from about one hundred and seventy metres of altitude, above the Santa Luzia river.

Where is the viewpoint of Santa Luzia?

On the heights of Funchal, above the Santa Luzia river, in Madeira.