The best running trails around Caniçal
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Last updated: October 7, 2025
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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.
5.0
(3)
270
runners
2. Levada do Canical – Boca do Risco Viewpoint loop from Barro
18.4km
02:48
670m
670m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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127
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3. Baía d'Abra Trailhead – Ponta de São Lourenço loop from Palmeira
16.4km
02:02
440m
440m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
105
runners
4. View of the Cliffs of Madeira – Levada do Canical loop from Barro
35.5km
05:31
1,590m
1,590m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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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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