Cabo GirĂŁo hosts Madeira Ocean research until 28 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 03:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Cabo Girão and Madeira Ocean 2026 are linked by research taking place in the marine protected area off Madeira until 28 October 2026. The work concerns the waters beside this 580-metre coastal landmark in Câmara de Lobos, Portugal, rather than a public programme at the viewpoint.
Madeira Ocean 2026 studies waters beside Cabo GirĂŁo
The expedition began on 2 October 2026 and is due to finish on 28 October 2026. On 6 October 2026, researchers working along Madeira's south coast included the Cabo GirĂŁo marine protected area in the second phase of their fieldwork.
The expedition is examining the condition of Madeira's marine protected areas, identifying areas of ecological interest and establishing monitoring work for longer-term studies. Its partners include the Government of Madeira, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, ARDITI, the Oceano Azul Foundation, the Oceanário de Lisboa and National Geographic's Pristine Seas programme, the expedition report states.
Cabo GirĂŁo's cliff gives the research a protected setting
The land-based viewpoint stands at the top of a 580-metre sea cliff in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos. The official geological record places it in the parish of Quinta Grande and identifies the site as the Cabo Girão Marine Nature Park, a Natural Monument and a Protected Landscape.
The cliff is formed from layers of pyroclastic deposits and basaltic lava flows crossed by volcanic dykes. At its base, the FajĂŁ dos Asnos is an agricultural sedimentary platform, while the viewpoint overlooks volcanic cones around Funchal and a south-facing natural amphitheatre, the geological record explains.
That setting connects the current research to the place's physical character: the skywalk presents the cliff from above, while Madeira Ocean 2026 is investigating the protected marine environment below and around it. The two experiences are geographically related but serve different purposes.
Visiting Cabo GirĂŁo: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Madeira Ocean 2026 runs from 2 October to 28 October 2026, with fieldwork reported in the Cabo GirĂŁo marine protected area during its south-coast phase.
- The research is marine fieldwork, not a scheduled visitor event at the skywalk. The reported expedition does not announce a change to access at the land-based viewpoint.
- The viewpoint is on Estrada do Cabo Girão in Câmara de Lobos, on Madeira's south coast. The official tourism board identifies it as a suspended glass platform above the cliff.
- The terrain includes a 580-metre sea cliff. The geological authority lists the viewpoint's accessibility as easy, but notes that visitors must take account of terrain conditions and other hazards.
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Frequently asked questions about Cabo GirĂŁo
When does Madeira Ocean 2026 take place at Cabo GirĂŁo?
The expedition runs from 2 October to 28 October 2026. Researchers worked in the Cabo GirĂŁo marine protected area during the south-coast phase.
Where is Cabo GirĂŁo and how do you get there?
The viewpoint is on Estrada do Cabo Girão in Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal. The site is on the island's south coast.
What is Cabo GirĂŁo?
It is a 580-metre coastal cliff and viewpoint with a suspended glass skywalk. The site is also part of the Cabo GirĂŁo Marine Nature Park and a protected landscape.
