It is located in Caminho do Meio, Quinta do Bom Sucesso, parish of Santa Maria Maior, city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal
Ponta de São Lourenço is the long (c. 6 km) peninsula that constitutes the eastern end of the island of Madeira, east of the village of Caniçal and ends at the islet of Farol.
At Ponta de São Lourenço you can marvel at the fabulous marine views where the north meets the south of the island of Madeira.
In this place the sensations are unique due to the contrast between the serenity of the southern sea and the rough sea of the north.
In this area you can discover and enjoy beautiful specimens of unique fauna and flora, see rock formations resulting from the island's volcanic origin, and visitors can watch whales and dolphins.
At Ponta de São Lourenço, explore the unique wonders of this Natural Reserve in various ways and make the most of your day.
Visitors can observe the beautiful caves up close and take beautiful photos of the volcanic escarpments, and enjoy a memorable day exploring the Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve by kayaking, snorkeling and boat trip.
Tourists can observe the underwater world from Cais do Sardinha and see beautiful species of fish such as octopuses and cuttlefish, beautiful algae and sponges, and the rare Monje Seal.
The Lighthouse Tour is at the end of Ponta de São Lourenço and visits the beautiful lighthouse before returning to Quinta do Lorde Marina.
Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço stands out for belonging to the Natura 2000 Network and for being an ex-libris in the circuit of geosites in Madeira, corresponding to a site of high geological relevance.
The municipality of Machico is also considered the "Geopark" of Madeira Island, having more than a dozen places of geological interest that you can also explore and consider for your geological route.
Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço is a round-trip route, covering a length of around 8 km (round-trip), and is considered a trail of medium achievement and orientation.
The wide landscapes over the peninsula are unique, and at the end of the route, you can visit the IFCN Reception Center and learn in detail about the natural species that live in Ponta de São Lourenço.
Visitors can also take the opportunity to cool off and take a dip in the clear waters of Cais do Sardinha, as well as climb to the highest point of the peninsula and observe the entire coastal area in 360 degrees.
At the end of the route there is an area where you can rest and have a peaceful snack, and the return is via the same route to the starting point.
Visitors who love nature must make a mandatory stop on the island of Madeira, where every corner is a beautiful picture that deserves to be captured, and contemplating a natural landscape where the sea embraces the land in perfect harmony, and even with some fog the place is stunning.
The walk is of medium difficulty with many climbs and some steep descents, allowing you to take a spectacular route along the cliffs with magnificent views, part of the route has steps, and at the Sardinha pier you can choose to return by boat, and you can see another perspective of the island of Madeira, which is the aridity.
At Ponta de São Lourenço you can marvel at the fabulous marine views where the north meets the south of the island of Madeira.
In this place the sensations are unique due to the contrast between the serenity of the southern sea and the rough sea of the north.
In this area you can discover and enjoy beautiful specimens of unique fauna and flora, see rock formations resulting from the island's volcanic origin, and visitors can watch whales and dolphins.
At Ponta de São Lourenço, explore the unique wonders of this Natural Reserve in various ways and make the most of your day.
Visitors can observe the beautiful caves up close and take beautiful photos of the volcanic escarpments, and enjoy a memorable day exploring the Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve by kayaking, snorkeling and boat trip.
Tourists can observe the underwater world from Cais do Sardinha and see beautiful species of fish such as octopuses and cuttlefish, beautiful algae and sponges, and the rare Monje Seal.
The Lighthouse Tour is at the end of Ponta de São Lourenço and visits the beautiful lighthouse before returning to Quinta do Lorde Marina.
Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço stands out for belonging to the Natura 2000 Network and for being an ex-libris in the circuit of geosites in Madeira, corresponding to a site of high geological relevance.
The municipality of Machico is also considered the "Geopark" of Madeira Island, having more than a dozen places of geological interest that you can also explore and consider for your geological route.
Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço is a round-trip route, covering a length of around 8 km (round-trip), and is considered a trail of medium achievement and orientation.
The wide landscapes over the peninsula are unique, and at the end of the route, you can visit the IFCN Reception Center and learn in detail about the natural species that live in Ponta de São Lourenço.
Visitors can also take the opportunity to cool off and take a dip in the clear waters of Cais do Sardinha, as well as climb to the highest point of the peninsula and observe the entire coastal area in 360 degrees.
At the end of the route there is an area where you can rest and have a peaceful snack, and the return is via the same route to the starting point.
Visitors who love nature must make a mandatory stop on the island of Madeira, where every corner is a beautiful picture that deserves to be captured, and contemplating a natural landscape where the sea embraces the land in perfect harmony, and even with some fog the place is stunning.
The walk is of medium difficulty with many climbs and some steep descents, allowing you to take a spectacular route along the cliffs with magnificent views, part of the route has steps, and at the Sardinha pier you can choose to return by boat, and you can see another perspective of the island of Madeira, which is the aridity.
The Baía d´Abra Viewpoint
The Baía d’ Abra Viewpoint located in Ponta de S. Lourenço, the easternmost peninsula of the island and named after João Gonçalves Zarco’s caravel by the discoverers when they discovered the island.
The Baía d'Abra Viewpoint gives us a spectacular view over Ponta de S. Lourenço and its coastline where we can observe the phenomenon of erosion caused by sea water and winds on the various eruptive materials, and also observe unique views over the north and south coast of the island of Madeira.
The Baía d'Abra Viewpoint gives us a spectacular view over Ponta de S. Lourenço and its coastline where we can observe the phenomenon of erosion caused by sea water and winds on the various eruptive materials, and also observe unique views over the north and south coast of the island of Madeira.
