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Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço Trail Walking Tour: Unveiling the Origins of Madeira's Natural Park

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Funchal

Traversing deep into Madeira’s natural park, this trail offers an insightful exploration of the island’s origins. The exclusive geological structures and diversity of wildlife and plant life in this region are truly worth witnessing.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ponta de Sao Lourenco - This trail is situated at the eastern end of the island, in Caniçal and it’s a part of the Natural Park of the island.

Along the walk you will see both north and south coasts of Madeira. Discover and enjoy the unique fauna and flora species or take a moment to see the curious rock formations, a result of the volcanic origin of the island.

The rocky and contrasting alternative to the evergreen levada paths.
Views over the Desertas islands in the south and Porto Santo to the north are present all the way.

At the end of the walk it’s possible to go for a swim in the clear ocean which makes this walk special in every way.

What's Included

All taxes and fuel surcharges included
Convenient pick-up from selected Funchal hotels
Enjoy an invigorating 8 km walk
Walking sticks and rain ponchos available on request

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Location

Lido Tours - Madeira Tours and Walks

Estrada Monumental

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Siarhei_k

Apr 29, 2023

The barren landscape with... - The barren landscape with many geological curiosities, the seascape, the challenge of walking under hot sun Thanks so much to our guide

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400sallyj

Oct 15, 2022

Walking and swimming with Views birds and geology - The walk is more strenuous than I had thought but the views were amazing as was the geology and I had a lovely swim with little terns flying a foot or two over my head

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0011223344

Nov 8, 2020

Great Tour Company - We used this company twice during our stay, once for the Villages of the West Tour and again for the walk out on the pennisula. Easy to book with, reasonable rates, well timed, friendly staff. Generally good solid firm. The mini bus was a little uncomfortable, they could do with removing a row of seats. I'm only 5.6 and my legs were squashed in. They let my husband sit up front as he is 6.2. Not that relevant for the hike/walks as you are being taken there and back only but on the all day tour where you spend more time in the bus it is a more relevant comment. That aside we would have booked more tours if they had availibility and would recommend.

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Faharanik

Nov 15, 2019

Great walk with great views - My wife and I took this walk in October 2019 - the weather was great, warm - actually, very warm - and sunny. There are many viewpoints along the walk, so if you are a fan of coastline, rocks and desert-looking landscape, this is a trip for you. Of course the landscape is green in spring, which makes it look like Cornwall in the UK (I assume). The dry autumn look is, however, also appealing. The trail is about 8 km long but can get a bit longer if you desire to take a look at the highest top from where you have to walk back to the "oasis" bar. During summer, the temperature can make this walk very difficult cause of the temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius - there is nowhere to hide from the sun on the way. o not forget sun protection if you get sunburnt easily. :)

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