Before you Arrive...
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your preference for staying at Fajã dos Padres, an organic farm located by the sea on the southern coast of Madeira island.
Access to the property is provided by a modern cable car that takes you down the 300-meter cliff.
Fajã dos Padres stretches along a one-kilometer-wide crystaline seafront, with a jetty and a spacious solarium for your enjoyment.
Our Restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch, serves fresh fish and uses produce from our organic farm. You can enjoy these on our sea-view terrace and take advantage of the shower and cabin facilities on the beach.
We also offer a range of weekly activities such as morning Pilates at the solarium. Please find the complete list and details at Activities.
Feel free to use the cable car to explore Madeira Island further. Useful information on local businesses and contacts can be found in Surroundings.
Our reception is available to provide you with tips and recommendations, visit our Contacts page.
Before arrival, it is is important that you:
- Inform us about your expected arrival time
- Let us know if you want to request a Welcome dinner on your arrival day.
How to get to Fajã dos Padres
The cable car is located approximately 28.5 km from the airport, around 10 km from Funchal, and less than 6 km from Ribeira Brava.
Find us Here on Google Maps.
For GPS navigation, the coordinates are:
Latitude: 32.654931
Longitude: -17.022393
To access the upper cable car station, you can take road Padre António Dinis Henriques, 1. From VR1, take the exit at Km 6, which is exit number 3 indicating Cabo Girão/Quinta Grande. Turn left, heading south, and continue straight until you reach the end of road Padre António Dinis Henriques. There should be an arrow on the highway pointing in that direction.
There are no direct bus routes from Funchal to Fajã dos Padres. You must ride a bus to Quinta Grande from Funchal taking the Via Rápida. You will be dropped off at the exit of the highway under the bridge. From here, it´s a 15-20 minute walk to the top of the Cable cars.
Find Here a useful summary of the possible bus routes (in Portugese).
House Amenities
- Wifi
- TV with international channels
- Equipped kitchenette
- Microwave, fridge, electric hob, toaster, coffee maker and kettle
- Hairdryer
- Quality bath soap and shampoo
- Bed and bath linen
- Beach towel
- Sunbeds and parasols
- Barbeque
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron & ironing board (on request)
Services
Check-in: 15:00-18:00.
Early check-in possible upon request and availability.
Late check-in: Please inform us in advance if arriving after 18:00.
Check-out: 9:00-11:00.
Early check-out: Please notify the cable car operator or front desk in advance if leaving before 9:00.
Late check-out possible upon request and availability.
Cable car trips
Cable car operating hours: 8:00-18:00 (19:00 in summer)
Late evening operating hours (entrance only): 21:00-22:00.
Trips out of the regular cable car operating hours must be arranged with some time in advance with the cable car operator, and have an additional cost.
Luggage transportation service are available upon request for arrivals until 17:00.
Dinner Suggestion
When arriving after 15:30, we recommend you order a dinner in advance. Upon arrival, it will be delivered to your door.
Find Here the welcome dinner options.
Breakfast
Find Here information on your included breakfast.
Restaurant
Schedule: 12:00-16:00
Dinner orders accepted until 15:30, with home delivery option.
Find more information Here or feel free to inquire about our pre-prepared barbeque and other delicacies with our restaurant staff.
Special services
- Daily orders of fruits and vegetables from our garden are available. Find the order form Here.
- Please refer to the weekly Activities and contact us to reserve these or other services.Lat
Reservation Policies
House Selection
Due to the limited number of available houses and the need for effective management of our availability, Fajã dos Padres reserves the right to change the selected house during the booking process to an equivalent one. This may be done without prior notice to the client. Rest assured that the alternative house provided will have similar characteristics to the original selection.
Force Majeure
Due to the unique location and access means of Fajã dos Padres (only accessible by cable car, a 250-meter high exterior panoramic lift, or by boat), it is possible that access to the property may be restricted in severe weather conditions or due to prolonged technical issues with the cable car or lift.
The cable car is the primary means of access to Fajã dos Padres. In cases of high winds or technical problems, guests may be asked to use the panoramic lift as an alternative. It is important to note that the lift access involves climbing 188 steps from the road level to the panoramic lift top station, and an additional 160 steps from the lower station to the main property path. Please be aware that the lift access is not suitable for individuals with reduced mobility.
If access to the property needs to be restricted, our staff will accompany guests and arrange for their stay at a nearby hotel with equivalent comfort conditions. Your comfort and safety are our priority, and we will ensure suitable arrangements are made in such situations.