🌊 Breathtaking Coastal Views – Admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, rugged cliffs and the northern and southern coasts of Madeira. 🌋 Unique Volcanic Landscapes – Discover dramatic rock formations, colourful terrain and the peninsula’s distinctive natural scenery. 🥾 Guided Hiking Adventure – Enjoy a moderate 8 km walk with an official mountain guide and convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Today's walk leads you to a contrast of the evergreen flower island. The wide open spaces of Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula can be green, hard and wet or dry and bare depending on the season. This eastern tip of the island is unprotected exposed to strong winds, so the ordinary fauna and flora of Madeira has no way to unfold. In good weather you have the possibility of swimming in the sea.
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8 km Duration: 6H Highest Point: 110 mts Lowest Point: 5 mts Free cancellation *
Pick up & Drop off Official Mountain Guide Insurance (Required by Portuguese law) Entry Fee 4,5 € per person 2,5€
Meals & Drinks
Meeting point at Hotel (please contact provider after booking to know exact pick up time in your hotel)
This is an excellent "out and back" walk, not too long and not too strenuous but with fantastic views. Our guide was great, giving us lots of information and took us to a local bar to try poncha on the way home. There is also a cafe/bar at the end of the peninsula for refreshments (and toilet!). The walk can be very muddy underfoot, so be prepared, and you may get a chance to swim at the far point before turning back (we did not try this).
A great trip with a lovely guide. We were very well looked after and got a 9” minute lunch break which also gave time for a swim.
The walk along Ponta de São Lourenço was a completely different side of Madeira compared with the greener mountain trails. The landscape is much more rugged and open, with dramatic cliffs, volcanic rock formations and incredible views over the Atlantic in almost every direction. The trail was varied and enjoyable, and there were plenty of places to stop and appreciate the scenery. It was a peaceful and memorable experience, especially with the feeling of being surrounded by ocean for most of the walk.
Great hiking trip on the São Lourenço Peninsula. The hike was very well guided, full of humor, and the guide strongly supported the group during challenging moments. They took excellent care of everyone, offered useful advice, and kept the group safe and motivated throughout. The route passed through stunning landscapes with open terrain and broad, beautiful views that made the whole experience unforgettable.
We recommend to wear comfortable and practical walking shoes and a bottle of water, as well as a waterproof jacket as the weather can change quickly. For full-day walks, bring a picnic and snacks for lunch.
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