ponta de são lourenço

The scenery of this peninsula is legendary, and a must-see visit for everyone. If necessary, book a taxi for the day; they'll wait for you.Key things: Take plenty to drink, and some food; there is nowhere you can get anything to eat or drink other than a roadside kiosk selling ice cream, soft drinks and crisps.Take something warm to wear: it can get breezy, and wear strong footwear, not flipflops.Don't forget your camera: there are numerous opportunities to take stunning photographs.Don't do more than you feel comfortable with; it isn't unduly long, but there's a fair bit of up and down.Birders note: this is a favoured haunt of Berthelot pipit and Madeiran kestrel.

parked up and followed the leveda path.Amazing views and interesting volcanic geology and plant life, you can get down to the beaches or stay on the higher paths.It's a pretty long walk and not for the faint hearted. There are hand rails and a pebbly path, not a good walk to do on a damp day, as previous reviewers, state no toilets so be prepared.I am not an experienced walker , and a senior and I managed the walk, so don't be put off, its well worth the effort.

This was a highlight of our walking tour of Madeira. The walk is on a defined path and takes in dramatic volcanic geomorphology and rugged Atlantic coastal views. You can get down to the beach or stick to the higher paths, either way, it is well worth the trip out to the peninsula. We went as far as is possible and the path can be slippery with loose pebbles, so it's a good idea to use the hand rails in the steeper areas. There is a bus service and taxis of course, though you should either call the driver or arrange a time for collection. The only downside of this walk is.........there are no toilets. The walk takes about 5 hours and despite there being an 'education centre' along the route, there's are no toilets, and don't expect any in the car park at the end of the walk either - don't understand this, one of Madeira's most popular walks and no facilities?

The most eastern end of Madeira, with spectacular views! Generally whole north coast is much more rocky than south, but this is just stunning! You can see both, north and south coasts, and usually Porto Santo is on the horizon.

My husband is a regular hill-walker, and although we principally came to Madeira to walk along the levadas, we could not miss the opportunity to walk along this rugged stretch of coastline. Although it was a cloudy and very windy day, the views were spectacular, and my husband was particularly taken with the exposed lines of strata on the rock faces.There was adequate parking, and there was a bus stop too, but don't expect other facilities at this rather remote eastern point of the island. The weather was quite changeable, blustery, showery, and coolish, so I would recommend visitors to take extra layers of clothes, and, of course, suitable footwear for the paths and rocky climbs.

This place is a must see on the island. Really, a must see. However, it does require some stamina and effort to traverse it whole; I recommend starting it early in the day so you have enough time to stop if you want, even take a swim on 2 spots where you can go down to the ocean, eat or drink along the way etc. Also, pick a sunny day, because the cliffs and the scenery are truly jaw dropping then.Best way to visit is by car definitely, however, if youre stuck with buses - 113 line from Funchal goes straight to the last point before the trail start - baia d'abra. one way ticket is 3.35€, last bus is 19.30.If you came to madeira for hiking, absolutely include this in your itinerary. We had very little time on the island, and chose this hike as our only walking trip during the stay, and it was quite likely the best part of the whole trip!

We went a little bit late in the day, and we stopped a lot because the views were breathtaking and took a lot of pictures of everything, so 4h was not enough and we had to catch the last bus of the day to Funchal. So everything was a bit hectic but very nice, make sure you have enough time for the visit, and water also.

The day we went it was very cold and windy but the views around the point were great and well worth a visiit.

One of the 'must-do' walks in Madeira, particularly for the splendid views. The walks can be as long or as short as you like but all seem rewarding. There is also another good viewpoint off the main road to the end carpark which should not be missed. Another advantage of this area in the winter is that it often seems to catch the sun when the rest of the island is cloudy or wet. Refreshment vans sit at both places (at least on the weekends).

Brilliant scenery and a gentle spring. We do this to varying degrees at every opportunity. Like most walks in Madeira you have to retrace your steps.

Don't bother paying 40 Euro to do this walk with a tour company, you can do it yourself for a few Euros. The local bus number -113 goes fromFunchal to Bia D'Abra and its 3.35 Euro each way. Great walk with great views.

Ponta de Sao Lourenco must have the most stunning views of sea clifs on the island,we stopped here for 20 minutes and it was to short to take it all in,it takes your breath away !

This narrow Eastern tip of Madeira has a wonderful footpath which rises and dips giving views of the sea on both sides - the cliffs are richly coloured and rugged and even in January the area was dotted with wild flowers and visited by butterflies. Free parking and a welcome ice cream van to greet your return! As you drive away you can take a right turn at the first roundabout and head up to a mirador with further views over the sea.

Worth taking the time for a walk along the cliffs, remember that there are two car parking areas if you don't feel like walking too much

For you who only have seen the green and luxuriant island this is the chance to see a completely different part of the island. It is easy to get to this easternmost end of the island either by bus through Machico and Canical or by car. You will end up at the parking area of Baia de Abra. Already on the way here you have seen the character of the barren peninsula with a rough and rocky coastline where steep rock faces dive into the sea. From here you can walk either a rather short walk to a small "balcony" from where you can see the northern coast and then turn back or continue all the way out to the Ponta do sao Lourenco peninsula with the hut of Sr Sardinha, nowadays a shelter for the rangers of the national partk where you are walking whilst you are here. The path is nowadays quite safe with good railings and the walk is well worth doing, especially for those who are interested in the geology of the island as the rock faces here are exposed. Unfortunately also the soil in many spots, a result of erosion. The walk might be strenuous if you are not fit enough, in that case TURN BACK to the parking area when seen the scenery from the "balcony". Always remember to take some drinking water with you. There is usually a kiosk selling drinks and ice-cream at the parking area, but DO NOT rely on that.