The best running trails around Caniçal
4.5
(66)
3,850
runners
67
runs
Last updated: October 20, 2025
4.9
(10)
1,168
runners
1. Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — percurso PR8 na Ilha da Madeira
6.72km
00:56
240m
240m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(5)
241
runners
2. Boca do Risco Viewpoint – Levada do Canical loop from Barro
18.4km
02:48
660m
660m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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141
runners
3. Baía d'Abra Trailhead – Ponta de São Lourenço loop from Palmeira
16.2km
02:01
440m
440m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
116
runners
4. View of the Cliffs of Madeira – Levada do Canical loop from Barro
35.4km
05:32
1,590m
1,590m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(1)
112
runners
5. Machico Beach loop from Misericórdia
7.09km
01:04
400m
400m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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