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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Haifischflosse Rock Formation loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Haifischflosse Rock Formation loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Haifischflosse Rock Formation loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

00:41

2.46km

40m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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26 m

View of the Ilhas Desertas

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From this vantage point, there is a spectacular view of the Ilhas Desertas, the barren, uninhabited islands southeast of Madeira. On a clear day, they appear like floating rocks in the Atlantic – wild, rugged, and fascinating. An impressive panorama that showcases the unspoiled side of Madeira.

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371 m

Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) Trailhead

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A fee of three euros per person is due, but it's perfectly acceptable, as the paths need to be maintained.

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464 m

Abra Bay

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Abra Bay is one of the most beautiful spots on Ponta de São Lourenço, impressing visitors with its clear waters and colorful volcanic cliffs. Nestled between rugged hills and the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, the bay exudes an almost surreal tranquility. It's the perfect place to pause and enjoy Madeira's unique landscape.

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955 m

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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It is worth to go to the end of the official trail. The view is phenomenal!

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1.06 km

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

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Great rock formations and even more great colors!

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1.18 km

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

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This hike is completely different than the typical Madeira walks: barren landscape and no levada far and wide.
It is an impressive tour with spectacular views and colors and a desert-like vegetation.

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2.14 km

Ponta de São Lourenço Viewpoint

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Drive quietly to the roundabout and then take the first free parking after turning. Totally crowded, but lots of parking along the street. There is also a lot of bus traffic. Except for stones and tourists, there is nothing to see, but the rocks are impressive.

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2.16 km

A place to look out

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It's best to leave the parking lot about an hour before the tour buses arrive. It's a very popular destination, and the peninsula fills up quickly during the morning.

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2.46 km

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Parking

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1.79 km

650 m

Surfaces

1.16 km

650 m

343 m

224 m

< 100 m

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Haifischflosse Rock Formation loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

View of the Ilhas Desertas

Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) Trailhead

Abra Bay

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

Ponta de São Lourenço Viewpoint

A place to look out

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