2024 Canical Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
Hiking in Ponta da São Lourenço
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If you love nature and hiking, Madeira is the perfect place for you. This Portuguese archipelago offers plenty of options for any type of hikers, from short and easy trails to challenging multi-day treks, each through totally different landscapes and terrains.
One of the most popular hikes and also one of my favourites is the Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço, located on the eastern side of Madeira.
This trail is seven kilometres long with several viewpoints that offer a spectacular view of the cliffs, where you can observe the volcanic erosion that has taken place over millions of years.
The trail takes you along a narrow, steep stretch of land that goes into the Atlantic Ocean to the most easterly point of Madeira, and certainly the furthest point that can be reached on foot, Morro do Furado. From there you will find the best view of the Deserts Islands (in Portuguese: Ilhas Desertas).
🏃➡️Hike distance: The total distance of the trail is 7 kilometres.
⛰️Type of hike: Loop trail
⏳Hike duration: The walk will take you around 2-3 hours, especially if you stop at some of the many scenic spots.
🥾Difficulty of the hike: In general, it is a relatively easy route with a fairly steep final climb to get the best possible view of the small islands at the top.
This hike has several metres of elevation gain, but they are distributed along the entire trail. The path is dirt and quite rocky, so it is recommended to wear suitable footwear.
Best time to visit: Sunrise🌅 and sunset 🌄
One of the Best Peninsula’s In The World
Photos from when I visited the Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto in Madeira, the peninsula showcases the dry humidity that can be seen on the east side of the island.
The Peninsula is the driest location on the island and has a great hiking route taking you all the way along the peninsula.
I would recommend visiting the site and witnessing the stark contrast between the terrain and humidity on the most eastern part of the island compared to the more greener sections of the island.
The peninsula is accessible via bus, car, taxi or a guided tour. For hikers using a bus, car or taxi is best as it allows for more time to explore and I would recommend going during sunset or sunrise to get the best views.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown - Madeira Islands
Ten must-see attractions in Madeira|| Madeira is an island group in the Atlantic Ocean that belongs to Portugal, about 600 kilometers from the west coast of Africa and about 1000 kilometers southwest of Lisbon. This archipelago consists of Madeira Island, Santa Island, and two uninhabited small islands, with a total area of about 800 square kilometers. Madeira Island is the main island of the archipelago, with rugged terrain, many mountain springs and waterfalls, spectacular scenery, mild and pleasant climate all year round, rich in flowers, plants and special birds. This archipelago is a good place for Europeans to travel and vacation, especially the British.
1-Seixal
2-Ponta de São Lourenço
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4- Porto da Cruz
5-São Vicente
6-Pico Areeiro
7 -Capelinha de Nossa Sra.de Fátima
8-Ponta do Pargo
9-Ribeiro Frio
10- Véu da Noiva
Ten must-see attractions in Madeira
Madeira is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean that belongs to Portugal, about 600 kilometers from the west coast of Africa and about 1000 kilometers southwest of Lisbon. The archipelago consists of Madeira Island, Santa Island, and two uninhabited small islands, with a total area of about 800 square kilometers. Madeira Island is the main island of the archipelago, with rugged terrain, many mountain springs and waterfalls, spectacular scenery, mild and pleasant climate all year round, rich in many flowers, plants and special birds. This archipelago is a good place for Europeans to travel and vacation, especially the British.
1-Seixal
2-Ponta de São Lourenço
3-
4- Porto da Cruz
5-São Vicente
6-Pico Areeiro
7 -Capelinha de Nossa Sra.de Fátima
8-Ponta do Pargo
9-Ribeiro Frio
10- Véu da Noiva
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