- The view
- The mouth of Ribeira do Porco and Ilhéu de São Cristóvão, from the terrace at Boaventura on the north coast.
- Useful for
- See if the islet is in cloud, and whether the coast road looks wet, before you drive the ER101.
- It will not show
- The picture does not say if the restaurant on the terrace is open.
- A sunny Funchal is not this coast.
- The camera
- Image by NetMadeira
- Getting there
- ER101 through São Vicente toward Boaventura. The road is narrow. Do not block it. The old royal road cut into the cliff is steep and exposed.
Is the north coast in cloud? A sunny Funchal is not this terrace.
You see the islet off Boaventura. A sunny Funchal is not this terrace.
You see the mouth of Ribeira do Porco and the islet. The restaurant terrace is in the picture. Whether they are open is not.
Shoes you can walk in, and something for the sun.
When to go
Funchal can be in sun the whole time. That is not a forecast for this side.
If the Ilhéu de São Cristóvão is gone from the picture, the north coast is shut and the car park does not matter. If the rock is sharp, the pull-off at Boaventura is a short stop on a narrow ER101. Do not leave the car in the bend. A bus has no spare width here, and there is little space to begin with.
The restaurant sits on the same terrace. Soup, grilled lapas and a poncha are the usual plate, if someone else is driving the next bends. The picture does not say whether a table is free or whether the shutter is down. On this coast places close. If you arrive and it is shut, the view is still the reason you stopped.
Along the cliff toward Ponta Delgada you can see the old path cut into the rock. It is steep and open. This picture does not say whether you can walk it. It is not a five-minute extra. The edge is a real drop. Do not lean over a wet railing. Mist and wet rock are normal on the ER101. Do not drive the bends faster because a picture from twenty minutes ago was clear. Image by NetMadeira.
The islet off Boaventura, on the north coast. The restaurant terrace is in the picture. Whether they are open is not.
If the islet has gone, the bends will be in the same mist.
This is a pull-off on the cliff at Boaventura, São Vicente. The view is the mouth of the Ribeira do Porco and the Ilhéu de São Cristóvão offshore. The camera faces that. A missing rock means mist. A clear rock means the stop is worth the narrow ER101.
Funchal can be in sun the whole time. That is not a forecast for this side.
If the Ilhéu de São Cristóvão is gone from the picture, the north coast is shut and the car park does not matter. If the rock is sharp, the pull-off at Boaventura is a short stop on a narrow ER101. Do not leave the car in the bend. A bus has no spare width here, and there is little space to begin with.
The restaurant sits on the same terrace. Soup, grilled lapas and a poncha are the usual plate, if someone else is driving the next bends. The picture does not say whether a table is free or whether the shutter is down. On this coast places close. If you arrive and it is shut, the view is still the reason you stopped.
Along the cliff toward Ponta Delgada you can see the old path cut into the rock. It is steep and open. This picture does not say whether you can walk it. It is not a five-minute extra. The edge is a real drop. Do not lean over a wet railing. Mist and wet rock are normal on the ER101. Do not drive the bends faster because a picture from twenty minutes ago was clear. Image by NetMadeira.
About this webcam
Quick facts
- Location: Miradouro de São Cristóvão, Madeira
- Category: North Coast
- Best time to watch: Sunrise for dramatic lighting; late afternoon for soft, golden hour light. Clear days offer the best visibility of the coastline.
- Coordinates: 32.8095, -16.9768
Weather Information
Madeira has a mild climate year-round. Use the webcams for real-time conditions (visibility, sea state, wind).
About the area
This page belongs to the North Coast category in Madeira and groups 13 related webcams. Use the category link to explore nearby views and compare conditions.
Quick Tips for Visitors
- Check local visibility and ocean conditions via the webcam before heading out.
- Madeira weather changes fast: bring a light jacket.
- Respect signage and local guidance.
Highlights
- Unobstructed panoramic views of the Boaventura valley
- Dramatic overlook of Madeira's northern coastline
- Northern terminus of the PR2 Vereda do Urzal mountain trail
- Prime spot for sunrise and golden hour photography
- Peaceful and easily accessible roadside location
Nearby attractions
- PR2 Vereda do Urzal (Northern Valley Trailhead)
- Levada da Achada Grande
- Ponta Delgada village
- Véu da Noiva Viewpoint
- São Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre
Travel tips
- Bring a light jacket: weather shifts fast.
- Wear proper trail shoes.
- Avoid trails in heavy fog.