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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

02:02

16.4km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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5.18 km

Baía d'Abra Trailhead

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From here on it gets crowded as tourists are everywhere

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5.19 km

Start of the São Lourenço Hike

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Nice cycling past all the cars

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5.80 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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7.02 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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7.19 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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8.44 km

Sardine House Café

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Seating with tables is available at the hut. So if you need a break, you're in good hands there in a beautiful location with a sensational backdrop. You shouldn't rely too much on the hut being open.

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8.68 km

At the Casa do Sardinha you can book dives and kayak trips with whale and dolphin watching for this bay with bathing platform.
Furthermore, you have a nice place to rest here and you should also plan time for swimming.

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8.95 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 …

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

6.11 km

1.05 km

724 m

153 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

5.82 km

1.64 km

237 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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

Baía d'Abra Trailhead

Start of the São Lourenço Hike

View of Ponta de São Lourenço

Panoramic view

Narrow Ridge at Ponta de São Lourenço

Sardine House Café

Ponta de São Lourenço

São Lourenço Point

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