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Ponta de Sao Lourenço is a nature reserve on Madeira.
background
Ponta de Sao Lourenço belongs to the municipality of Caniçal in the municipality of Machico Madeira.
Most holidaymakers already take a first look at the barren and inhospitable landscape of the northeastern headland of São Lourenço when they land on Santa Cruz. The high (150 m) and the cliffs sloping steeply to the north offer a clear contrast to the evergreen landscapes in the interior of the island with their spectacular views.
Even without a hike, this can already be enjoyed in detail at the parking lot at the northern end of the ER-109, which is why the nature park is one of the most popular points on an island tour.
landscape
Layers of lava rock
Flora and fauna
Grasses, thistles, cacti
climate
dry
getting there
In the street
By car on the VR-1 coastal highway Machico to Caniçal. Soon after passing the Canical Free Port Zone, a road branches off to the left from the ER-109 leading to the peninsula.
- It leads on a narrow, but well-developed route with alternative points to the northern vantage point with a parking lot and snack tables on a spectacular vantage point. This trail is recommended if you just want to enjoy the view and then continue driving. (This place is currently marked in the geotags)
- The ER 109 leads along the Praia da Prainha bathing bay to the Baia de Abra car park, from where most hikers start their tour (by bypassing a radio station, but also possible from the northern parking lot).
By bus
Operator's line 113 SAM runs from Machico via Canaçal to the Baia d'Abra car park.
Fees / permits
no
Tourist Attractions
- Casa de Sardhina (reactivated as a cafeteria, an "oasis in the desert"), about 250 m before the end of the hiking trail on the Pico do Furado (about 160 m above sea level)
- Lighthouse on the offshore island to the east (Ilheu do Farol)
activities
- Swimming at the sandy bay Praia da Prainha, one of the most famous bathing spots in the northeast (Access via a well-signposted detour from the ER-109)
- Hike across the peninsula to the eastern tip. Start and end of the hike at the Baia d'Abra car park
- In view of the clear course of the terrain and the clear direction, the route cannot be overlooked.
kitchen
accommodation
In the neighboring district town Machico.
camping
security
trips
literature
Web links
- Wikipedia (port.)
- Officer Website (pt) of Machico County. Under Turismo some pt./engl. Brochures and brief descriptions of hiking opportunities (PERCURSOS A PÉ).
- Official Madeira Tourism Website
- Travel reports to the Sao Lorenzo peninsula with further references
