Impressive pine tree – View all the way to the Atlantic loop from Posto Florestal da Cova Grande

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Impressive pine tree – View all the way to the Atlantic loop from Posto Florestal da Cova Grande

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Impressive pine tree – View all the way to the Atlantic loop from Posto Florestal da Cova Grande

01:38

5.45km

170m

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: October 8, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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592 m

View of the Villages and the Sea in Parque Natural da Madeira

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A beautiful view of the villages and the sea. Wonderful here.

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3.83 km

Impressive pine tree

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At the roadside stands a lonely, huge pine. Especially in the summer she gives soothing shade.

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3.92 km

The Great Tree of Parque Natural da Madeira

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4.09 km

Wooden stile in Madeira Natural Park

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Very close to the fence crossing is the large pine tree. The entire area is being reforested here.

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4.15 km

View all the way to the Atlantic

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From here, a wide view opens down to the houses on Madeira's south coast. On the narrow country road you can see how the motorists drive slalom around the cows living here.

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4.51 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean with rising mist

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4.59 km

Levada of the Madeira Natural Park

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The hike along the levada is currently (September 2025) not recommended. The path is not in good condition, and the view of the burnt landscape is not pleasant. If you …

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4.69 km

View of the solar park and levada in Madeira Natural Park

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The upper part of the solar park is finished. The lower part is currently being built. The levada runs right through the middle and there is a new fence on the left and right.

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5.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.41 km

1.09 km

1.00 km

961 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.94 km

1.09 km

472 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

24°C

17°C

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Comments

March 25, 2025,Lastig laveren langs de levada

A short trip to recover from the hardships of yesterday was the idea. The rain of the previous days made it difficult to tack along the levada. The fear of heights was put aside for a while.

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