Visit Ponta de São Lourenço is classified as a partial natural reserve and part of the European network of important community sites – Natura 2000 Observe the protected seabirds such as the Cory’s Shearwater, the Madeiran Storm-Petrel, the Bulwer’s Petrel and the Common Tern Admire fantastic sceneries
Ponta de São Lourenço Walk: This walk runs along the eastern peninsula of the Madeira Island, where you can watch a different vegetation from the rest of the island, with a lack of trees and low vegetation, such as the Everlasting (Helichrysum devium Johns) and the Ice Flower (Mezembryanthenmum crystallinum). The Ponta de São Lourenço is classified as a partial natural reserve and part of the European network of important community sites – Natura 2000. In this place nests several protected seabirds such as the Cory’s Shearwater, the Madeiran Storm-Petrel, the Bulwer’s Petrel and the Common Tern. We can see other bird species such as the Berthelot’s Pipit, the Goldfinch and the Canary. Along the way we are amazed by fantastic sceneries, with the Deserted Islands in the south and the islands of Porto Santo in the north (if the weather permits). From this walk is possible to see the northern and southern coasts of Madeira Island. When arriving to the end of this path we find the “Casa do Sardinha”, support to the vigilantes of the Natural Park of Madeira. After a few minutes of rest, we return by the same path.
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8 km Duration: 6H Highest Point: 110 mts Lowest Point: 5 mts Free cancellation *
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Meals & Drinks Meals & Drinks Entry Fee 3€ per person
Meeting point at Free Pick up in Funchal area. Exact Hotel Pick up Time will be provided after the booking depending on hotel location
Amazing views on this walk. It's a fairly short walk in comparison to some of the others but the views are 100% worth it. Make sure you take a hat and sun cream as there is no cover at all, and completely exposed to the sun and the heat.
Martha is a really wonderful guide. Warm, funny and efficient! She drove well too! The hike was not easy but definitely a must do in Madeira for adventurous hikers!
Escursione bellissima e piuttosto facile (ci sono comunque diversi gradini qua e là, quindi è bene prepararsi!). Facile e veloce prenotazione. L'agenzia che si occupa dell'escursione manda informazioni su orario e luogo dove farsi venire a prendere e sono molto puntuali. Daria, la nostra guida, davvero gentile e attenta al ritmo di tutti. Super consigliato!
Great day out with Martha exploring the Punta do San Laurenco. Beautiful weather and stunning scenery. Totally unnecessary to have a guide as it is very very easy walking and zero prospect getting lost but Martha was fantastic and the bus journey is always comfortable, sociable and punctual. Thank you.
Prepare for an unforgettable hike by bringing comfortable shoes suitable for rugged terrain. Protect yourself from the sun with a good sun protector, and pack a windbreaker to stay warm against the high-altitude breezes. Don’t miss the chance to capture the breathtaking scenery and memorable moments, so make sure to bring your camera for amazing photos.
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