Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8)
Dramatic coastal peninsula walk along volcanic cliffs with constant ocean views and unique arid landscape contrasting with the rest of Madeira.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Time
- about 3.3 hours
- Climb
- 533 m
- Route
- Out & Back
- Start
- Baía d'Abra
- Finish
- Casa do Sardinha
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Access and fees
- Requires 4.50 EUR reservation, book early in summer
- Parking
- Large free parking at Baía d'Abra trailhead
- Hazards
- Very exposed to wind and sun, steep coastal drops, no shade
Microclimate zone: East Coast (Machico to São Lourenço). Eastern volcanic peninsula, sea level to 170m, completely exposed coastal environment
Waypoints
- Baía d'Abra Parking, 20 m
- First Viewpoint, 120 m
- Ridge Section, 150 m
- Casa do Sardinha, 40 m
- Ponta do Furado Summit, 170 m