Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Castles

Portugal
Madeira
Funchal (Sé)

Forte de São José (Principality of Pontinha)

Discover
Places to see

Castles

Portugal
Madeira
Funchal (Sé)

Forte de São José (Principality of Pontinha)

Highlight • Castle

Forte de São José (Principality of Pontinha)

Recommended by 104 hikers out of 112

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Forte de São José (Principality of Pontinha)

    4.5

    (102)

    607

    hikers

    1. Hiking in Funchal — circular route on Madeira Island

    5.76km

    01:34

    80m

    80m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Tips

    April 12, 2023

    The Principality of Pontinha is located on the site of the former Forte Sao José.
    The strange story can be read on Wikipedia.

    Translated by Google •

      The Fort Sao Jose on Portinho is not officially recognized, but nothing is being done to prevent it. This 178 square meter country is called the smallest state in the world with just 3 inhabitants. It was originally an island off Funchal, but is now connected to the harbor wall. Somehow the little island is quite funny and also worth a visit.

      Translated by Google •

        December 7, 2023

        The Principality of Pontinha is a micronation of approximately 178 m2 on the rock formation of the former Forte de São José, approximately 70 meters off the coast of Funchal in Madeira. In earlier times, this fort was a fortress of the Knights Templar. Like other micronations, the principality is not recognized by other states. (Wikipedia)

        Translated by Google •

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 10 m

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Today

          Saturday 1 November

          22°C

          20°C

          10 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Funchal (Sé), Madeira, Portugal

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Santa Maria Street and São Tiago Fortress, Funchal

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy