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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

00:32

1.91km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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67 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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160 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 deep blue Atlantic Ocean, the bay exudes an almost surreal tranquility. It's the perfect place to pause and enjoy Madeira's unique landscape.

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651 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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760 m

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

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Great rock formations and even more great colors!

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881 m

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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1.84 km

Ponta de São Lourenço Viewpoint

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Drive quietly to the roundabout and then take the first free parking after turning. Totally crowded, but lots of parking along the street. There is also a lot of bus traffic. Except for stones and tourists, there is nothing to see, but the rocks are impressive.

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1.85 km

Start of the São Lourenço Hike

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Nice cycling past all the cars

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1.85 km

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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1.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.16 km

343 m

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

25°C

21°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

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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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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January 7, 2023,Sollte eine Wanderung über die Landzunge werden.

Too warm ☺️
Was a detour to a bay for swimming. 😁

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

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

Ponta de São Lourenço Viewpoint

Start of the São Lourenço Hike

A place to look out

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