Category: Nature > Beach
District: Madeira > Câmara de Lobos > Cabo Girão > Fontainhas do Mar
Cabo do Girão Beach is nestled at the base of the imposing Cabo Girão cliff, in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, on the island of Madeira. This unique position offers a distinctive perspective over the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean and the monumental surrounding coastal landscape.
Situated in an area of wild and untouched nature, the beach stands out for its tranquility and remoteness from urban hustle and bustle, offering a peaceful refuge where the grandeur of the landscape is the main companion.
The composition of this beach is predominantly of rounded pebbles (or shingle), a common characteristic of the region's volcanic beaches. The waters that bathe it are notably clear and transparent, revealing the purity of the surrounding marine environment.
The most striking element is, without a doubt, the grandeur of the Cabo Girão cliff, which rises vertically above the beach. This natural colossus creates a dramatic setting of extraordinary beauty and scale, where the gaze gets lost between the deep blue of the ocean and the dark green of the slopes plunging into the sea.
The environment of Cabo do Girão Beach is marked by unparalleled tranquility, resulting from its isolation and harmonious integration into a preserved coastal ecosystem. It is a place that invites contemplation, allowing visitors to feel the strength and serenity of nature in its purest state.
The experience of being on this beach is distinctive, offering an upward view of the imposing cliff, a fascinating contrast to the panoramic views obtained from its top. It symbolizes the dramatic union between the robustness of the land and the fluidity of the ocean, in one of the most emblematic and naturally beautiful spots on the island of Madeira.
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Coordinates DD: 32.6539081,-17.0034788
Coordinates DMS: 32°39'14.1"N 17°00'12.5"W
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