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Cais do Sardinha

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Cais do Sardinha

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Cais do Sardinha

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    May 18, 2023

    Mountaineering

    At the Casa do Sardinha you can book dives and kayak trips with whale and dolphin watching for this bay with bathing platform.
    Furthermore, you have a nice place to rest here and you should also plan time for swimming.
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    May 31, 2023

    Mountaineering

    Cais do Sardinha, located at the eastern end of Madeira Island, is not a traditional beach but a widely recommended stopover for visitors to the Ponta de São Lourenço - …
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    November 13, 2025

    Mountaineering

    Cais do Sardinha marks the end of the PR8 trail and is idyllically situated at the easternmost point of Ponta de São Lourenço. The small boat landing offers a beautiful view across the bay and the endless blue of the Atlantic. A quiet, secluded spot, perfect for reflecting on the hike.
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    1. Ponta de São Lourenço – Estreito Bay loop from Palmeira

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    270m

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    Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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