PR19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar Hiking Trail

The PR19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar Hiking Trail is a short distance footpath of 1.8 km, with a duration of 1:20 hours. This route begins in Prazeres and ends in Paul do Mar, at an altitude between 535m and 35m.
The walk starts in the viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar. The descent is made by the escarpment between Assomadouro at Prazeres and the dock of Paul do Mar, between the terraces, supported by stone walls, old grown in that predominated the cultivation of cereals.

This former royal path is an example of difficult access covered with heavy loads on their backs meandering zigzag the slope with small steps is isolating the witness of foremothers populations and ingenious and arduous paths built by the people to overcome this isolation. This trail is a true historical heritage.

The waterfalls and endemic flora exclusive to these altitudes as (Echium nervosum) and Figueira-the-hell (Euphorbia piscatoria) contribute to this trail a true discovery.
This route ends at the Paul do Mar village, here you can admire the great cliffs that surround it and its small fishing port with its typical fishing boats.

Distance: 1.8 Km
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 1.2 hours
Start/Finish: Prazeres / Paúl do Mar
Highest point/Lowest point: 535 m / 35 m
Warning tips: Danger of vertigo