Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos, Funchal: Address, Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos Reviews: 4.5/5
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
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Via_girl
Qualicum Beach, Canada2,994 contributions
We found this place by accident while travelling back from Valley of the Nuns. You could easily spend an hour or more here because aside from a fantastic view, there's places to eat, buy souvenirs and walk about the landscaped gardens. We were surprised how few people were here and it felt more like a park than a lookout.
Written February 17, 2020
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TessaPolis
Cheltenham, UK494 contributions
Visited this viewpoint on the Yellow Bus and also when we had a private car excursion. Did not get off bus so saw only half of view. Then visited with car and saw the opposite side and also were able to use the free toilets.
Written February 11, 2020
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lovingportugal125
skåne115 contributions
If you like walking you should walk up to the viewpoint it is a great walk it takes one and a half hour from the city center but it is worth it since you have great view over the city almost the whole time and when you are to the top the view is even better
Written November 10, 2019
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tonto09
London, UK462 contributions
Family
Good restaurant here. Look over to the two spire church and behind there's a blue house - that's where Christiano was born just next to that.
Written July 26, 2016
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Achim S
Kropp, Germany20 contributions
Couples
we visited this Miradouro on our tour to the nun's valley. Quite nice but just one of many nice views you can have when leaving Funchal to the mountains. Not a must see.
Written January 5, 2016
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LadyMooMcr
Manchester, UK480 contributions
We walked here from the Lido / Monumental area - its around 45/50 minutes of walking however the key point is that a large portion is uphill with some very impressive inclines. The point itself is over 1000ft above sea level so you get an idea of how high you have to get.
If you're fit and used to hill walking then don't use the bus or car and walk up - its a great trek. Otherwise, you'll need an ambulance at the midway point.
The view is spectacular across the island but obviously plan your trip with the weather in mind.
Lovely little cafe on top to get a coffee and bite to eat.
A must visit.
If you're fit and used to hill walking then don't use the bus or car and walk up - its a great trek. Otherwise, you'll need an ambulance at the midway point.
The view is spectacular across the island but obviously plan your trip with the weather in mind.
Lovely little cafe on top to get a coffee and bite to eat.
A must visit.
Written May 26, 2021
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Anton V
Newquay, UK238 contributions
We bought tickets on the Yellow hop-on-hop-off bus and this is one of the stops along the route.
The bus stops for a few minutes for you to take photos, but if you don't get off the bus and have a walk around, you are missing the best of the views.
Simply walk up the hill, through the car park and gardens and you come across a viewpoint across the whole of Funchal. It's superb and not to be missed!
There is a cafe at the top - you can sit back and take in these views. Highly recommended!
The bus stops for a few minutes for you to take photos, but if you don't get off the bus and have a walk around, you are missing the best of the views.
Simply walk up the hill, through the car park and gardens and you come across a viewpoint across the whole of Funchal. It's superb and not to be missed!
There is a cafe at the top - you can sit back and take in these views. Highly recommended!
Written March 5, 2020
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CrumpySeaford
Seaford, UK743 contributions
360⁰ panormaa overlooking Funchal and surrounding hills.
Some of the tours stop here (The Nuns Valley).
Some of the tours stop here (The Nuns Valley).
Written January 23, 2020
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Ruth M
Galashiels, UK34 contributions
A lovely viewpoint overlooking the city. Obviously valued by locals too. Then to seal our enjoyment the cafe served delicious coffee and warmed custard tarts.
Written January 18, 2020
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53BJH
Leeds, UK68 contributions
Friends
Fantastic views of Madeira. The mountains look quite formidable. A busy little area for sightseeing, though most only walk to the view and straight back to their bus!
Written June 13, 2019
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janetecr0ss
Trearddur Bay, UK4 contributions
What kind of trees are they please?
com_Miguell
Austrian Alps, Austria11 contributions
Mulberry Tree.
Hallo,
ist das für Rollstuhlfahrärin geeignet?
Uwe P
Luneburg, Germany60 contributions
nur bedingt, aber auf jeden Fall sehenswert,
Da die Anlage von der EU bezuschusst wurde, werden - Sie - Aussichtsmöglichkeiten haben.
Ich empfehle ansonsten auch ein Einkaufszentrum mit Dachterrasse im Nordwesten am Berg, ich weiß den Namen jetzt nicht, liegt im oberen Teil der Stadt...am Berg....nur mit dem Auto zu erreichen......ich hab es unter Google gefunden...
Viel Spaß auf Madeira und wenn Sie weitere Fragen haben.....
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Uwe Puck
Alina E
Bucharest, Romania16 contributions
Hello ! Is it true that this is a very god point to see the fireworks for New Year Eve ? Is this open, can I go there for New Year Eve ? Is it a better than downtown Funchal to see the fireworks ? Thanks a lot !
JacsandDave
Brightlingsea, UK136 contributions
It overlooks a valley with a town at the end of it. I'm sure Funchal would be better for the fireworks but haven't seen them yet myself.
whitton252
Knighton, UK11 contributions
how do I get there using public transportation?
SueB
Honiton, UK431 contributions
Hi, you can use public transport and top up the 'Giro' bus card at various points along the Promenade area, this card can be used on all the Yellow Public Buses around Funchal. The alternative is to catch one of the Tourist Yellow or Red 'Hop on, Hop off Buses and do a scenic Tour of Funchal and the surrounding area, they cost about 12 euros p.p. and depending on which one you catch (Yellow v Red) can last for a couple of days. This is how we visited this scenic point, got off visited the area, waited for the next one, they are usually about every 30 mins or so, not that long to wait. Also gives you chance to see the surrounding area, we went to Camara de Lobo on our trip, but there are variations. Sounds expensive, but in reality you see a lot in a short time-span. If you stayed on the bus with out getting off, it takes about 90 mins. But with hop off, hop on, it's ideal. You can book them at various points along the Promenade area and at the Booking Offices near the Marina. You also get a commentary through cheap ear phones which are available in many languages.
Enjoy, sit back and let the bus take the strain.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos:
- Madeira Nuns Valley Sightseeing Tour from Funchal, Canico (From $15.91)
- Nuns Valley Tour (From $27.21)
- Camara de Lobos and Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (From $20.16)
- Arieiro Peak, Nun´s Valley & Santo da Serra in 4x4 Half day Tour (From $46.68)
- Private Tour | Full Day 4x4 Tour (From $249.29)
- Hotels near Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos:
- (0.04 mi) Barcelos Apartment
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- Restaurants near Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos:
- (0.07 mi) Restaurante Snack-Bar O Golo
- (0.14 mi) Snack Bar 1315
- (0.34 mi) Padaria E Pastelaria Solar Dos Álamos Sociedade Unipessoal
- (1.97 mi) O.Giro Churros&Paninis
- (2.13 mi) Restaurante Informal