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View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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    1. View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Palmeira

    5.30km

    01:41

    200m

    200m

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

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    2. View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Caniçal

    15.9km

    04:42

    440m

    440m

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

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    3. View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Haifischflosse Rock Formation loop from Palmeira

    8.03km

    02:20

    210m

    210m

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

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    November 15, 2017

    It is worth to go to the end of the official trail. The view is phenomenal!

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      March 18, 2019

      A great nature experience. From here you can see both sides of Madeira, north and south side. This is the only place where that is possible.

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        July 3, 2021

        Great view. If you start walking in the late afternoon you don't have too many people on the way

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          March 20, 2019

          Trail on the peninsula: no shade nowhere, take sunscreen! Since it is very windy, you underestimate the solar power like. Bathing available. Rest area on peninsula should have toilets, but was closed (summer 2018) and looked altogether more deserted.

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            December 23, 2017

            Beautiful rock arch in the Altlantik

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              September 12, 2018

              Varied and at every point of the way fantastically beautiful

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                March 17, 2019

                There is a nice but overcrowded hiking trail. This view is already available from the starting point

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                  February 28, 2022

                  At the end of the hike you have a great view of the last part of the island

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                    March 23, 2018

                    The view to a beautiful rock gate

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                      August 6, 2021

                      The east of Madeira is so completely different. After the fabulous tour, a refreshing dip in the Prainha.

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                        April 15, 2022

                        wonderful nature. No two areas are alike on Madeira.

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                          May 13, 2022

                          Actually, the destination is adequately described in all travel guides, just not by me :-).
                          So, it is definitely worth it, because it is so different from Madeira, barren and rocky. The volcanic rocks are beautiful and impressive in their play of colors.
                          But the most important thing is what the guides say - get there as early as possible. 9:00 is still too late and it is best not to go there when the weather is great - no shade and a lot of wind. When the sky is cloudy, it is actually ideal and the atmosphere is nicer than when the sun is shining.
                          The last climb in the clouds is exhausting, but in the blazing sun it is just sweaty.
                          Be that as it may, it is worth it

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                            January 3, 2024

                            The Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost peninsula in Madeira. It is 9 km long and 2 km wide, including the two islets lhéu da Cevada and Ilhéu da Ponta de São Lourenço. This area was declared a nature reserve in 1982 with the aim of preserving its fauna, flora and geological heritage. The vegetation on the Ponta de São Lourenço is very characteristic and unique within the Macaronesia area due to the numerous endemic plants. In addition to lush vegetation, you can also find many species of birds and even some sea lions in this nature reserve.

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                              4 days ago

                              From this viewpoint, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Ponta de São Lourenço, the wild and rugged eastern tip of Madeira. The jagged cliffs, the deep blue of the Atlantic, and the striking colors of the volcanic landscape create a spectacular panorama. A perfect moment to let the unique natural beauty of this peninsula work its magic on you.

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                                December 6, 2023

                                Madeira is of volcanic origin and, along with the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and the Azores, belongs to the group of Macaronesian (“blissful”) islands. The Madeira archipelago was created by a hot spot (volcano on the sea floor). The island is only the top quarter of the entire volcanic system. The cliffs drop below the water surface up to 4,000 m to the seabed.

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                                  December 7, 2023

                                  Simply great, for me one of the most beautiful hikes during our stay

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                                    January 30, 2024

                                    Very beautiful view.

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                                      April 6, 2024

                                      Nice little hike

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                                        April 17, 2023

                                        Magnificent view over the bay with the small beach

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                                          January 3, 2024

                                          The Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost peninsula in Madeira. It is 9 km long and 2 km wide, including the two islets lhéu da Cevada and Ilhéu da Ponta de São Lourenço. This area was declared a nature reserve in 1982 with the aim of preserving its fauna, flora and geological heritage. The vegetation on the Ponta de São Lourenço is very characteristic and unique within the Macaronesia area due to the numerous endemic plants. In addition to lush vegetation, you can also find many species of birds and even some sea lions in this nature reserve.

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                                            May 14, 2024

                                            A beautiful hike from the parking lot to the viewpoint on the peninsula

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                                              February 10, 2025

                                              Wonderful view over the bay with the small beach

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                                                March 26, 2025

                                                Magnificent view over the bay with the small beach

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                                                  March 26, 2025

                                                  Magnificent view over the bay with the small beach

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