Achadas da Cruz Cable Car
Teleférico das Achadas da Cruz
One of Europe's steepest cable cars, dropping almost vertically from a 450-metre clifftop to an old terraced village by the sea.
This cable car was originally built to carry crops for farmers in Fajã da Quebrada Nova, the village below the cliffs. It drops almost vertically from a clifftop about 450 m high to the sea, with extremely steep gradients and a striking visual impact. The trip takes about 5 minutes. At the foot of the cliff is a seaside platform formed by fallen rocks, with terraces, vineyards and a few stone houses, and you can stroll along the coastal path. A round trip costs about €5. Operating hours are limited, so check before setting off. It is about 10 minutes by car from Porto Moniz and is often combined with the Ponta do Pargo lighthouse and Porto Moniz.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (may pause at midday)
Nearby sights
- Porto Moniz Natural Pools
- Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
- Fanal Forest
- Seixal Beach
- Véu da Noiva Viewpoint
- Levada das 25 Fontes & Risco (PR6)
- Calheta Beach
- São Vicente Caves