View of Paul do Mar – View of Ribeira Seca Valley loop from Paul do Mar

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Paul do Mar

View of Paul do Mar – View of Ribeira Seca Valley loop from Paul do Mar

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View of Paul do Mar – View of Ribeira Seca Valley loop from Paul do Mar

02:22

3.59km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Paul do Mar-Jardim do Mar

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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264 m

View of Paul do Mar

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Paul do Mar is a typical former fishing village.
Almost vertical cliffs limit the narrow coastal plain on which the residents grow bananas and vines.
Similar to Câmara de Lobos, …

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440 m

View of the Paul do Mar Waterfalls

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a descent can also be strenuous, but the view after each serpentine change is worthwhile

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668 m

Skull Rock (Paul do Mar–Jardim do Mar)

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On the way down, eye one of the skulls. But the descent isn't that bad after all.

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841 m

View of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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A place that does not benefit much from tourism - great walk up the steep, steep stairs.

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1.18 km

Great round! The beginning is quite adventurous - especially the ascent on dry sandy soil quite slippery. Good shoe profile is advisable for this part. After the ascent, the entire route is relaxed along the Levada.

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1.71 km

View of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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With a fantastic view to Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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1.72 km

Caminho Real do Paul do Mar (PR19)

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This is perhaps the steepest trail we have ever made. The track is short, but you only have one or two short passes (20-50 meters) with less than 20% incline …

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3.25 km

View of the waterfall

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3.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

205 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

174 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

23°C

18°C

30 %

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Comments

August 13, 2022,Wanderung

Very strenuous from and also ascent. Just a shady place to pause. Bring enough water and time 😉
You can expect cafes and restaurants and a pebble beach typical of the area.
Unfortunately the waterfall had dried up.

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May 22, 2024,Madeira-Paul do Mar direttissima nach Prazeres und retour

Not fun if you're afraid of heights 😉. The path starts at the harbor and is quite narrow and exposed at the beginning, but secured with the usual steel cables and posts. After a short rest, you change from the sea side towards the "gorge" and go straight up the mountain. This path is about 1.5 meters wide. Closely laid …

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