Madeira: Walk PR8 -Vereda da Ponta de Sao Lourenco

The route follows the national trail PR8 in Madeira. More detail of the route can be found here.

Distance8.75 km
Time2hrs 40
DifficultySome steep climbs; 500m of climbing
Good forSea Views

This walk takes in one of the national walking routes, signified by the ‘PR’ prefix. The walk starts at Miradouro de Sao Lourenco, on the far east tip of the island and initially runs along the south coast to the further point. The walk takes in views to both the north and south of the island. A cafe, only reachable by walking or boat, lies before the very last climb.

This picture is of the view along the south coast to the tip of Madeira from the start point

After walking parallel to the south coast for a while the land narrows to form a small throat where the north and south coasts converge. This picture is taken on the north coast facing west.

The wind and waves constantly buffet the coast and have carved out some dramatic drops.

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