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Stone Bridge – View of Madeira Airport loop from Caniçal

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Caniçal

Stone Bridge – View of Madeira Airport loop from Caniçal

Moderate

4.6

(66)

290

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Stone Bridge – View of Madeira Airport loop from Caniçal

02:44

7.33km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Pico do Facho

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1.09 km

Stone Bridge

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When it has rained, smaller waterfalls form directly on the rocks next to it.

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2.60 km

Caniçal lived from whaling until 1981. A whaling museum still bears witness to this today. Be sure to try one of the many small fish restaurants.

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3.38 km

From here you have a beautiful view of the eastern headland.

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3.57 km

View of Machico Bay

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From the Pico do Facho you have a beautiful view of both the Bay of Machico and the Sao Lourenco Peninsula

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3.57 km

Pico do Facho Viewpoint

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Here you have not only a great view of the airport, the eastern tip of the island and Machico, but also a great snack! Be sure to try the freshly …

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3.65 km

View of Madeira Airport

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During the picnic on the summit you get to the start and Landerhythmus of the flyers on the clutter.

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5.37 km

Great view of the coastal town of Caniçal and the São Lourenço peninsula, which forms the eastern tip of Madeira.

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6.00 km

View of Caniçal Beach

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After the hike, you can enjoy a dip in the natural beach of Caniçal

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7.33 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.30 km

2.31 km

515 m

201 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

1.96 km

771 m

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