View of Porto Moniz – View of Porto Moniz loop from Achadas da Cruz

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Achadas Da Cruz

View of Porto Moniz – View of Porto Moniz loop from Achadas da Cruz

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View of Porto Moniz – View of Porto Moniz loop from Achadas da Cruz

07:57

21.0km

1,230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.45 km

View of Fajã da Quebrada Nova and Achadas da Cruz Cable Car

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As an alternative to going down or going up, you can shorten one direction by taking the train

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2.58 km

View of the Achadas da Cruz cliffs

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Magnificent view of the cliffs, but also a very interesting descent down

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2.73 km

View of the coast from the Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz

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I walked down the trail and found it quite difficult as it was steep and slippery in parts. I cursed myself at times... However, I'm not a good downhill runner …

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3.92 km

Trail through the gorge in Madeira Natural Park

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strenuous but doable, great views

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8.82 km

View of Porto Moniz

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The Atlantic, the view, the smell, Madeira. Cool 😎

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10.6 km

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

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The natural pools of Porto Moniz are pools formed by volcanic lava, where the sea naturally penetrates, bringing crystal clear waters.

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12.1 km

View of Porto Moniz

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Especially on our round tour around Porto Moniz, this place came to us as a place to take a break and enjoy the magnificent view.

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18.8 km

Waterfall in the forest by the levada, Madeira Natural Park

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

4.10 km

3.53 km

2.77 km

1.73 km

257 m

Surfaces

7.80 km

4.68 km

4.48 km

2.33 km

1.07 km

722 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

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Comments

November 26, 2022,Madeira: von Bergstation Telepherico nach Porto Moniz zurück über Levada de Moinho

On the last 2km back to the Telepherico mountain station, Komoot can choose paths that do not exist or were difficult to walk, otherwise a great tour. Recommendation:
Stay on the road with little traffic for the last 2km. If the weather is good, take swimming trunks and a towel with you to go swimming in Porto Moniz.

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January 31, 2023,Porto Moniz nach Achadas da Cruz und wieder zurück zum Strandbad

A nice tour with start and finish in Porto Moniz. The rocky reefs by the sea are particularly worth seeing there. But we have to come back for swimming, unfortunately it wasn't enough for us.

Today it had rained again and again and we were a bit unsure because of the risk of slipping. But especially with the steep paths …

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