Vereda do Larano Coastal Trail
Spectacular coastal cliff trail with constant dramatic ocean views, connecting Machico area to Porto da Cruz along dramatic eastern cliffs.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 12 km
- Time
- about 3.5 hours
- Climb
- 967 m
- Route
- Out & Back
- Start
- Levada do Caniçal
- Finish
- Porto da Cruz
- Best time
- Morning
- Access and fees
- Requires 4.50 EUR reservation, public bus 113 available, one-way trail
- Parking
- Parking at Caniçal or Porto da Cruz, point-to-point route
- Hazards
- Cliff-edge paths with railings, very exposed to wind, steep drops
Microclimate zone: East Coast (Machico to São Lourenço). Coastal cliff trail from Machico area to Porto da Cruz, sea level to 400m
Waypoints
- Boca do Risco, 380 m
- Coastal Cliffs, 320 m
- Porto da Cruz, 50 m