Vereda da Ponta: Madeira's Coastal Trail

Discover Madeira’s coastal beauty on a self-guided hike at Ponta de São Lourenço. Enjoy stunning views, rare wildlife, and a refreshing swim.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Collect at the specified location
Drop off at the start of the PR8 trail
After 3 hours and 30 minutes, you will be returned to your original location

What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Discover the renowned Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço trail effortlessly, with convenient local transport options from Funchal, Caniço, Machico, or Garajau. This self-guided hike reveals Madeira’s breathtaking coastal scenery and diverse wildlife along a 6 km round trip. Enjoy sweeping views of both the north and south coasts on this moderate trail,…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Davidnk4603gt
Sep 2, 2025
Amazing views - Was a really great experience with a wonderful scenery. Our driver Cristiano was also really experienced and very friendly to all passengers. Can definitely recommend taking a transfer, as the parking lot is a complete mess with all rental cars during high seasons.
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Adrienns129
Aug 29, 2025
Great tour, lovely guide - Great team, well organised tours. Fábio was a great driver, gave us all the details about our PR8 hike. Much recommended!
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Companion06837964812
Aug 27, 2025
Highly recommended: definitely book here, the locals are dedicated and truly committed to making the experience smooth. - We had an excellent experience with this transfer service. The driver was punctual and very friendly, the car was clean and well-maintained, and communication via WhatsApp was quick and effortless.
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S7207yrsvenm
Aug 22, 2025
Beautiful hiking trip to the cliffs of Madeira - Super transfer with GetyourGuide and our driver Cristiano in about 45min passed quickly. Picked up by the hotel on time, many explanations received from Cristiano shortened the travel time. The tour on foot at Sao Lorenzo with photos took about 3.5h if you want to climb all the lookouts. The scenery is simply fantastic and worth seeing and should be on the to do list for everyone. I would love to go back....
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38bramb
Aug 18, 2025
Excellent - Very nice trip and clear information received in advance. Friendly driver who told us all about the island. Much better than fighting for a parking space. Recommended!
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C9730gqagatap
Aug 14, 2025
Very nice trip to Ponta Sao Lourenco with Levadas in and Out - I booked a self guided tour to Ponta Sao Lourenco with Levadas in and Out. Our driver Cristiano was very friendly, He arrived very punctually and brought us safely to our destination. We were also able to take a quick restroom break at the gas station or buy something to eat on the way to Ponta. Cristiano told us many interesting stories about Madeira, hikes, nature, and the people who live there. He gave us useful tips and explained what we were seeing along the way. It was very nice to see a driver who was so interested in this island and his work. He even had the time and inclination to take us to another viewpoint after picking us up. Thank you, Cristiano! Ponta Sao Lourenco was beautiful, cloudy that day, which was a blessing at 34 degrees. If you take a lot of photos like I do, you don't have much time for breaks 😜 but the view there was perfect. The hike wasn't very hard. Highly recommended 👍
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378radur
Aug 5, 2025
Strongly recommend! - Everything was great! We took a self guided hike on PR8. Fabio, our driver is a great guy. Very friendly and a perfect driver.
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Juliavmanau
Aug 2, 2025
Stunning landscapes and perfect timing - Perfect timing, our driver Fabio was very thoughtful, gave us clear explanations about the hike and checked on us before pick up, 100% recommended. About the hike, the landscapes are stunning but there is no shade, mandatory sunscreen and a hat/cap!
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Julia_v
Aug 2, 2025
Perfect timing, our... - Perfect timing, our driver Fabio was very thoughtful, gave us clear explanations about the hike and checked on us before pick up, 100% recommended. About the hike, the landscapes are stunning but there is no shade, mandatory sunscreen and a hat/cap!
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Leszek_z
Sep 9, 2025
That is a wonderful hike.... - That is a wonderful hike. It was raining the day before and in the morning, so the first part of the trail was as slippery as an ice rink. When the rain stopped, and sun began to shine it got a little drier, making it easier to follow. The views are unforgettable, really worth going. The car was small, but clean and comfortable. I was meant to be picked up from my apartment, but instead had to walk to the bus stop nearby Cable Car in Funchal, while some old Germans were picked up from the door of their hotel in the village on the road to Sao Laurenco. This is not exactly the part of the deal, that's why it is not five star review. Despite this little inconvinience the tour is worth a recommendation.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).