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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Caniçal

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Caniçal

Moderate

4.6

(850)

4,840

hikers

View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Caniçal

04:43

15.9km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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From here you have to walk. It is about 7 km to the Miradouro Ponta do Furado.

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4.77 km

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 …

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5.26 km

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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5.55 km

Stone Steps at Ponta de São Lourenço

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It is best to go early in the morning, because many large buses stop here from noon ... the path is continuously in the sun, enough water and a cap is an advantage, but there are fantastic views!

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6.48 km

Panoramic view

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Great hike, good shoes required and make sure you wear sunscreen and wind protection. No water on the route

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6.66 km

Narrow Ridge at Ponta de São Lourenço

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You just want to keep going because behind every turn, behind every rock and every hill a new natural spectacle awaits you.

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7.23 km

São Lourenço Point

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Beautiful hike, who is geologically interested does not come out of amazement! Breathtaking views, on the way is a refreshment bar. It is recommended to make this hike in the …

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8.17 km

Casa do Sardinha

Viewpoint

10.1 km

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

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The different layers of rock with the black chimneys running through them are extremely impressive.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

6.63 km

813 m

153 m

Surfaces

8.95 km

5.55 km

1.14 km

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

18°C

15°C

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Caniçal

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Abra Bay

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Stone Steps at Ponta de São Lourenço

Panoramic view

Narrow Ridge at Ponta de São Lourenço

São Lourenço Point

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

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