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View of Christ the King – Christ the King of Garajau Statue loop from Caniço

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View of Christ the King – Christ the King of Garajau Statue loop from Caniço

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4.5

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28

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View of Christ the King – Christ the King of Garajau Statue loop from Caniço

01:36

4.72km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Zona Especial de Conservação do Pináculo

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.36 km

View of Garajau and the Atlantic Ocean

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Nothing special here.

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2

2.20 km

Garajau Cable Car to Garajau Beach

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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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3

2.29 km

View of Praia do Garajau and the cable car

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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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4

2.37 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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5

2.42 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.

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6

2.46 km

Whalers' Observation Hut

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In addition to this whaling observation hut, which is quite well preserved here, the time was spent for the whale museum 🌊🐳🐬🌊 in Caniçal ...

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7

2.46 km

Steps from Cristo Rei to Ponta do Garajau

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Climbing the steps is quite a challenge. But there are always little recesses where you can admire the Cristo above or the Ponta below.

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4.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.00 km

1.58 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

2.85 km

1.40 km

446 m

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