Miradouro das Neves

On the Estrada do Aeroporto, at the eastern edge of the parish of São Gonçalo, the Neves viewpoint overlooks Funchal bay from 283 m: the slope sprinkled with houses and greenery running down to the sea, one of the island's best-known images. The position is open enough to see the Desertas islands to the south-east as well — Ilhéu Chão, Deserta Grande and Bugio. An easy stop on the road between the airport and the city; no fee shown.