Cristo Rei (Christ the King statue)
Christ statue also known as Sacred Heart statue
The statue of Christ the King of Garajau was erected in honour of the Sagrado Coração de Jesus. It can be found at the viewpoint overlooking Ponta do Garajau, in the municipality of Santa Cruz.
The statue of Christ the King of Garajau was designed by the French sculptor Georges Serraz. It is a very imposing sculpture of Jesus Christ with his arms open and facing the Atlantic Ocean. It simulates the very famous Christ The Redeemer statue in Brazil, it is just not as high.
You have a lovely view of Funchal, particularly the Port of Funchal. This viewpoint is used by many people to watch the Fireworks Display on New Years Eve
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Guided tour
We offer a unique one of a kind guided tour to explore the wonders of Cristo Rei (Christ the King Statue)
View All ToursContact UsWhat to expect on this Cristo Rei Trike Adventure
This is about a 30 minute drive from Funchal. We ride along the coastal road, where you will be blown away by the breathtaking ocean views from the cliffs, surrounded by the serenity of this magnificent paradise. There are many opportunities along the way to capture unforgettable photos. Once we arrive at Cristo Rei, The coastline views are magnificent, with an impressive view into the Port of Funchal and glorious view of the Garajau beach. After being absorbed in the peace and tranquillity of your surroundings and the breathtaking views, we will make our way back to Funchal, we will drop you off at the same location you were picked up from.
Should you wish to go down to the Garajau Beach, cable cars are available to take you down. This beach is well known for its calm and clear waters and is located in the Garajau Partial Natural Reserve. There are various support facilities, such as toilets, changing rooms and a pleasant restaurant, where you are able to enjoy a meal. This part of the tour would need to be customised and would need more than 2 hours. Kindly chat to us for your tour customisation
