Standing tall since 1927, the Cristo Rei statue in Garajau predates even Rio’s Christ the Redeemer, making it one of the first of its kind in the world. Perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, the statue stands with an arm extended in blessing, offering panoramic views of the southeastern coast.

A cable car descends to Praia do Garajau, a tranquil pebble beach and marine reserve, perfect for a peaceful escape by the sea.

Insider Tip: Take the cable car down for a scenic ride to the beach, then head to Miradouro do Cristo Rei in the late afternoon to enjoy stunning golden-hour views.

You can get here: - by car 🚗 - by bus 🚌 number 155 from the Rua José Da Silva (Doca) bus stop in Funchal. However, be careful that it is not an express bus (express bus doesn't stop in Garajau), so use the times in the schedule below marked as a.) . Get off at the Neptuno stop, from where it's about a 15 minute walk. Use Google maps to see exactly where to get off the bus.

Bus departure schedule: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios/3006 At Funchal Partida you can see the departures from Funchal. Add 19 minutes to the departure time from Ponta Da Oliveira Partida and you get the departure time from the bus stop Pico Do Pastor, which is about a 17 minute walk from Cristo Rei. ! Be careful, it must be the bus option a) via Garajau