Miradouro Furna do Porto da Cruz, in Madeira, Portugal, is a beautiful observatory in the magnificent Madeira Island, one of the 18 Portuguese districts. It offers remarkable views of the north coast of the island, ranging from Ponta do Sol to Santana. The site serves as the official entrance to the Garajau Natural Marine Reserve and can be accessed by a steep and winding road. From the observatory one can admire the narrow and cascading valleys, the astonishing lava streams, the cozy village of Porto da Cruz, and the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can also enjoy a long and entertaining hike offering breathtakingly stunning views, while passing through the nearby tea and banana plantations. This place is truly a paradise that takes visitors to another dimension.
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