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

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

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

04:44

16.0km

440m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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4.78 km

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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5.27 km

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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5.38 km

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

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Great rock formations and even more great colors!

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5.82 km

View of Shark Fin Rock (Ponta de São Lourenço)

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Great rugged Atlantic coast

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6.49 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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6.66 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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7.72 km

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

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A beautiful viewpoint over the bizarrely shaped coast.

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8.66 km

São Lourenço Point

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Beautiful hike, who is geologically interested does not come out of amazement! Breathtaking views, on the way is a refreshment bar. It is recommended to make this hike in the winter months, as it is one of the most popular in Madeira and is therefore relatively crowded in high season!

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

6.60 km

652 m

153 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

5.51 km

1.16 km

237 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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Comments

March 18, 2025,Madeira Tag 6. PR 8 Halbinsel Sao Lourenco

I started from Canical. Of course, you can also start right at the top, but I wanted to start a few kilometers earlier. The PR 8 tour is one of the top tours on Madeira. From the peninsula, you have breathtaking views. Unfortunately, it was very crowded. Towards the end, it rained, which made the rest of the route muddy …

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January 5, 2025,Hike plus short bus ride!

This is an easy introduction to walking on Madeira

May 29, 2024,🥾⭐️⭐️⭐️ Schottisches Flair in Madeiras Osten - grandiose Ausblicke 😎

‼️First of all‼️: because of the great pictures we downloaded this tour from Komoot without checking it further - that was a mistake🤯🤯.
The tour itself is amazing (best viewpoint in Madeira!!). But do yourself a favor and don't start in Canical like we did, but right at the end of the ER 103. The 103 ends with a turning …

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May 22, 2025,Punta de São Lourenço 🇵🇹

Everything I'd read about this walk said start early to avoid the crowds. So we left our apartment in Caniçal just before 7am. An hour later we were on the path! Not many people and the early morning light was perfect. Once we'd reach the cafe at the end there was one more peak although there was a sign advising …

February 10, 2024,Panoramablick – Pico do Furado Runde von Caniçal

A very nice round, pack your swimming trunks, there is a beautiful bay to linger. Like everything here, the view is extremely impressive.

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June 9, 2021,Ponta de Sao Laurenco - der Osten Madeiras

The tour only goes from A to A, I forgot to switch off komoot 🙂

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January 16, 2022,Madeira - Halbinsel Sao Lourenco

First hike in our Madeira vacation. Also in January there is a pleasant climate with 20 degrees.

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April 10, 2025,Madeira 🇵🇹 PR 8 Vereda da Porta de Sao Lourenco

As of January 1, 2025, almost all of the classified hiking trails on Madeira (PR) have been subject to a fee. The entrance fee (€3 per person per trail) is paid in advance online or on-site (with a card only).
The PR8 is very crowded. Parking is available on the roadside.
The spectacular cliffs are worth seeing.
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View of Ponta de São Lourenço – Panoramic view loop from Caniçal

Abra Bay

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Haifischflosse Rock Formation

View of Shark Fin Rock (Ponta de São Lourenço)

Panoramic view

Narrow Ridge at Ponta de São Lourenço

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

São Lourenço Point

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