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Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — PR8 on the Island of Madeira

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Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — PR8 on the Island of Madeira

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44,828

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Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — PR8 on the Island of Madeira

02:04

6.75km

230m

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: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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153 m

Abra Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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1.01 km

Abra Bay Pebble Beach

Highlight • Beach

Worth seeing small beach.

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1.71 km

Ponta de São Lourenço Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

When looking at this landscape, the words are missing, the photos speak for themselves.

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3.64 km

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful viewpoint over the bizarrely shaped coast.

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6.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

488 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

778 m

675 m

258 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

21°C

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Comments

May 19, 2024,Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — PR8 na Ilha da Madeira

As we were climbing we were surprised by a rain shower. People wearing gym slippers and white clothes had a bit of trouble at that moment. (Mud and wet ground)
20 minutes later everything was OK again.

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April 23, 2024,Madeira, Ponta de São Lourenço: unsere Wanderung - auf Linie auf der Bauschuttdeponie

The colors and different structures look like a construction waste dump, at least to me.

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May 29, 2025,Wanderung Sào Lorenzo 🐪🐪🐪🐫

Absolutely overcrowded. Otherwise, a very beautiful route.

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January 9, 2024,Sao Lourenco- Café am Rande der Welt ☀️☕️🥾🌈

Really nice tour! The many colorful layers of rock are absolutely worth seeing. Good coffee and delicious snacks await you in the café on the edge of the world. If you like, you can get in the boat there and be driven back to the parking lot.
Very muddy in wet weather! It's best to take a change of shoes …

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October 5, 2024,Wanderung "Ponta de São Lourenço"

This peninsula of volcanic origin is nine kilometres long. It is followed by the Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro (Ilhéu da Mede or Cevada) and the Ilhéu do Farol (Ilhéu da Ponta de São Lourenço or de Fora). Due to the semi-arid climate of this area and exposure to northerly winds, the vegetation is low and treeless. The landscape of Ponta de …

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May 4, 2025,Wanderung zum Ostkap Sao Lourenco

Up and down...
But even if it's tough on your legs, it's worth it. The view is fantastic.
The trail is a tourist hotspot. If you want to hike alone, this isn't the place for you. But since everyone is considerate of one another, it's not a problem even in narrow spots.

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March 4, 2022,Wandeling

Sturdy but beautiful walk with very nice views.

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February 14, 2024,Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — PR8 na Ilha da Madeira

A great hike, especially the last part with the view of the neighboring island is strenuous, but worth it.

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Abra Bay

Abra Bay Pebble Beach

Ponta de São Lourenço Viewpoint

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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