Caminho da Entrosa – Cliffside Trail on Madeira loop from Boa Ventura

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Caminho da Entrosa – Cliffside Trail on Madeira loop from Boa Ventura

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Caminho da Entrosa – Cliffside Trail on Madeira loop from Boa Ventura

02:33

6.06km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 492 m for 172 m

After 5.40 km for 172 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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10 m

São Cristóvão Restaurant and Viewpoint

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The kitchen is closed from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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479 m

Stone Bridge in the Valley

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The old stone bridge in the valley on Madeira spans a clear stream and connects narrow paths through the mountainous landscape. The sturdy structure, built from roughly hewn stones, seems …

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751 m

Pebble Beach with Rock Formations

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A pebble beach with rock formations on Madeira impressively demonstrates how the island's rugged volcanic heritage, with its grey stones, sharply defined cliffs, and blue Atlantic, creates a breathtaking natural …

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969 m

Caminho da Entrosa

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Fantastic way on the Caminho Real of Arco de São Jorge!

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1.20 km

View of the Ribeira do Porco Valley

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1.20 km

Caminho da Entrosa: View from the Cliffs

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The Caminho do Entrosa on Madeira is a quiet and impressive high-altitude trail that winds along the rugged north coast between the villages of Arco de São Jorge and Boaventura. …

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1.60 km

Cliffside Trail on Madeira

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Very nice path. Sometimes you need a bit of courage when there is no barrier, but in principle the path is always wide enough.

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1.83 km

Viewpoint at Arco da Calheta Cliffs

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The viewpoint on the cliffs of Arco da Calheta offers a breathtaking view over the northwest coast of Madeira: rugged cliffs that drop directly into the deep blue sea, green …

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6.06 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

1.94 km

1.28 km

472 m

166 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

1.03 km

963 m

715 m

456 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

20°C

14°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 6, 2024,Entrosa Weg – Alte Fabrik Runde von Poços

A very beautiful route to the sea with a great view. Unfortunately, the "return trip" is mostly on asphalt roads and a car tunnel with no footpath.

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July 1, 2024,Entrosa Weg – Boogbrug in de vallei rondtocht vanuit Poços

Fortunately, the walk is less known but certainly worth it, with a varied walking day environment such as along the ocean where the waves lap on the rocks and in the meantime overcome the necessary height meters. Anyone who has an eye for it can enjoy the many plants and the associated flowers and fruits. Oh yes, you can also …

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