Lapa Viewpoint rises, swaying over the Atlantic.

 Lapa Viewpoint rises, swaying over the Atlantic.

High on the cliffs of Camacha, the wind blows freely, and the northern sea stretches to the horizon in a deep blue. There, amid the silence typical of autumn in Porto Santo and the distant sound of the waves, stands the new Lapa Viewpoint, one of the most stunning corners of the island's northern coast, now transformed by a redevelopment that has restored its dignity, charm, and safety.

Until recently, the site was nothing more than a dirt road, known only to a few locals and adventurers who let themselves be guided by the sound of the sea and the curiosity of the views over the famous Porto das Salemas, home to the increasingly popular natural pools. There were no structures, no pavement, no protection, just an open space with a precipice over the void, with the Ilhéu da Fonte da Areia in the background, holding countless stories told by wind and erosion.

Today, the scene is different. The renovation work on the Lapa Viewpoint, sponsored by the Porto Santo City Hall, represented an investment of approximately 300,000 euros and resulted in a viewpoint that combines simplicity and local identity.

Source: Jn Madeira

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