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

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

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

00:42

2.51km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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26 m

View of the Ilhas Desertas

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From this vantage point, there is a spectacular view of the Ilhas Desertas, the barren, uninhabited islands southeast of Madeira. On a clear day, they appear like floating rocks in …

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355 m

A place to look out

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It's best to leave the parking lot about an hour before the tour buses arrive. It's a very popular destination, and the peninsula fills up quickly during the morning.

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377 m

Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) Trailhead

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A fee of three euros per person is due, but it's perfectly acceptable, as the paths need to be maintained.

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471 m

Abra Bay

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Abra Bay is one of the most beautiful spots on Ponta de São Lourenço, impressing visitors with its clear waters and colorful volcanic cliffs. Nestled between rugged hills and the …

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961 m

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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

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1.07 km

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

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Great rock formations and even more great colors!

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1.19 km

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

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This hike is completely different than the typical Madeira walks: barren landscape and no levada far and wide.
It is an impressive tour with spectacular views and colors and a desert-like vegetation.

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1.32 km

Stone Steps at Ponta de São Lourenço

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It is best to go early in the morning, because many large buses stop here from noon ... the path is continuously in the sun, enough water and a cap is an advantage, but there are fantastic views!

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2.51 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.85 km

647 m

Surfaces

1.13 km

647 m

424 m

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 2 August

27°C

23°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

January 11, 2023,Wanderung Ostspitze Madeira

Unfortunately I had to stop the hike because I forgot my rain jacket.

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October 19, 2024,Nach Nördliche Bucht mit rauen Felsen

It's only 40m up and down, but with a crisp 30 degrees in mid-October, I don't want to know how comfortable the tour is in July. Especially if you take the extended tour to the oasis.

Steps, wooden planks, and rope safety devices are available - this makes it easy to get around, even when there were a lot of …

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February 29, 2024,🇵🇹 Ponta de São Lourenço

Our goal today was to explore the São Lourenço peninsula. A local construction worker pointed out to us at the beginning that it was actually too stormy and that it could rain. We should be careful. What can I say, he was right and health comes first. The wind was so strong that I didn't feel safe. So cancel! It's …

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January 27, 2023,Aussicht auf die Felsensäule – Panoramablick Loop from Caniçal, Madiera

Be prepared for sudden very wet and windy squalls. Visability can be poor. We sat behind a rock for the squall to pass then turned around.
There is a cafe if you get that far on a sunny day ☺️

June 14, 2024,Madeira: Abendstimmung auf der Landzunge Sao Lourenco

...the surprise was the magnificent end to the day on the Sao Lourenco headland. We actually didn't want to drive back like that. We took the wrong turn at a roundabout once... "Route is being recalculated". A few other coincidences meant that we ended up at the easternmost tip of the island. And what an incredibly beautiful evening atmosphere it …

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September 4, 2023,Porta de lau

Incredible route, it normally takes 3 hours to hike, we didn't have more time that day, but you should still experience it if possible...

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April 3, 2025,Haifischflosse – Panoramablick Runde von Palmeira

Abandoned after 1/3 due to strong winds and approaching rain.... Amazing what kind of casual clothes some of the people are wearing when climbing around...

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September 13, 2025,Vereda da Ponta de sao Laurenco PR 8

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

View of the Ilhas Desertas

A place to look out

Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) Trailhead

Abra Bay

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

Stone Steps at Ponta de São Lourenço

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