The cable car to Fajã Quebrada, Madeira, Portugal
On a windy day, experience an unforgettable ride on the cable car connecting Achadas da Cruz with Fajã da Quebrada Nova in Madeira if you enjoy strong emotions.
It is an unforgettable experience.
Exploring Madeira Island’s Cable Car Systems
In Madeira, you can enhance your experience by using the cable car to gain different vantage points.
As far as I know, there are two cable cars on Madeira Island.
- Funchal Cable Car (Teleférico do Funchal): This cable car system operates in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. It connects the city center to the hilltop parish of Monte, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape.
- Achadas da Cruz Cable Car: Located on the north coast of Madeira, this cable car system provides access to the village of Achadas da Cruz and its famous sea cliffs.
Riding cable cars is enjoyable.
We board a small glazed cabin with a pole at its rear, connected to a wire, and ascend and descend the slope.
Along the journey, we capture some photos, express our amazement with “ahh”s… it’s a delightful moment.
Such experiences are always filled with fun.
The Achadas da Cruz to Fajã da Quebrada Nova Cable Car
However, the cable car to Fajã Quedrada Nova stands out in its own category.
Known as the Achadas da Cruz Cable Car, it links the aforementioned village to the top of the cliff and descends to Fajã da Quebrada Nova below.
On a windy day, this cable car accelerates your heartbeat with its mighty winds.
Everything sways and trembles.
The ride transforms into more of a rollercoaster experience than merely a means of descending to the fajã.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience.
About Fajã da Quebrada Nova
At Fajã da Quebrada Nova, we discover a charming little spot.
The village is meticulously maintained, featuring a seaside promenade offering delightful views of the town.
Can you imagine the isolation these people suffered before the construction of the cable car?
The sole path connecting this place to the outside world was incredibly steep.
Enduring the isolation was challenging, alongside the monumental human and animal efforts required to come and go from here.
On the cliff faces, remnants of former waterfalls are visible, now dried up.
Elderly residents sadly reminisce about the diverted water sources and lament having to pay for what was once freely and abundantly available.
This is a subject I will have to investigate another time.
The return journey involves another thrilling swing adventure inside the glass cabin.
What a spectacular place.
David Monteiro
