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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

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5,984

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

01:41

5.30km

200m

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: February 14, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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Parking

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413 m

Abra Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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903 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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1.01 km

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

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Great rock formations and even more great colors!

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1.45 km

View of Shark Fin Rock (Ponta de São Lourenço)

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Great rugged Atlantic coast

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1.47 km

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

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The different layers of rock with the black chimneys running through them are extremely impressive.

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2.13 km

Panoramic view

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Great hike, good shoes required and make sure you wear sunscreen and wind protection. No water on the route

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2.30 km

Narrow Ridge at Ponta de São Lourenço

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You just want to keep going because behind every turn, behind every rock and every hill a new natural spectacle awaits you.

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2.64 km

Baía d'Abra

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Beautifully situated bay with grandiose surf.

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5.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.70 km

585 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

802 m

585 m

224 m

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Thursday 7 May

20°C

16°C

61 %

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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Ponta de São Lourenço

Abra Bay

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

View of Shark Fin Rock (Ponta de São Lourenço)

View of the rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço

Panoramic view

Narrow Ridge at Ponta de São Lourenço

Baía d'Abra

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