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PONTA DE SÃO LOURENÇO

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Caniçal, Madeira
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2024
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2024

On the way to São Lourenço Point, the green of Madeira disappears, the dry rock is covered with a thin and yellowed grass, the cliffs fall steeply into the ocean... Here you are in front of one of the most singular landscapes of Madeira made of reddish lands surrounded by the blue of the ocean. The semi-arid climate of this eastern peninsula has favored the appearance of a dry Atlantic flora, including immortals and halophytic plants, great adepts of salty environments. Berthelot's Pipit of Madeira, Ashen Shearwater, Canary Island Serin... There are also many birds nesting at São Lourenço Point. On the islet of Desembarcadouro, which can be seen in the extension of the point, the Yellow-legged Gull has installed one of the most important colonies of its species (as in the deserted islands). Hiking in this magical place (named after the caravel of a certain João Gonçalves de Zarco...) is a must!

At the exit of Caniçal, shortly after the place called "Prainha", a small natural beach of dark sand, congested in summer, one reaches a traffic circle; a road in very good condition leads on the left to a parking lot, and, more substantially, to a superb viewpoint on the cliffs' indentations. A small path leads to a point where the winds can be extremely violent. Be careful not to get too close to the cliff, there are no guard rails. For a picture of the coast with the wind turbines, it may be more interesting to go back to the initial traffic circle and stop, with great caution, on the right side of the road, in a flared bend at the level of a yellow and black barrier; you are closer to the cliffs and the view is even more striking. The wind is also less disturbing.

Once back at the traffic circle, turn left (right if you are coming from Caniçal). Shortly afterwards, you will see a new marina on the right; the road then leads to a larger, more touristy parking lot. It is impossible to get lost along this marked trail, which is punctuated by breathtaking landscapes: the layers of colors, oscillating from gray to red, give the site all its mineral beauty. There is no significant difficulty, except for a few short stairs, but the walk can still be exhausting (especially under the sun, so bring as much water as possible!). Count 8 km and 5 hours round trip. The walkers often stop for a picnic at the Casa do Sardinha (exhibition on the local fauna and flora). It is possible to swim on a small pebble beach below.

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Visited in june 2023
Dépaysement magnifique
Très belle randonnée, paysages grandioses et vues magnifique.
Y aller bien sûr par beau temps, mais très tôt en saison chaude pour éviter la foule et la chaleur car il n'y a absolument pas d'ombre.
MBSP
Visited in august 2022
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La randonée preferé de toute la famille
A deux jours de notre départ cette randonnée a été fantastique, la plus longue qu'on a fait pendant notre séjour a été la meilleure, avec pique nique, rencontre avec des lézards très sympas qui nous ont mangé dans la main et retour imprévu au départ avec hors board.
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Opo
Visited in october 2022
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Une rando dans un lieu unique
le film de la rando: https://youtu.be/PhMyvOKIusw

un peu trop fréquentée et pas d'ombre
thon
Visited in december 2022
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SUPERBE RANDONNEE
UN MORCEAU DE TERRE A L'EXTREMITE EST DE MADERE QUI S'ENFONCE DANS L'OCEAN. UNE TRES BELLE RANDONNEE AVEC A DROITE OU GAUCHE DES CARTES POSTALES. DES FALAISES IMPRESSIONNANTES ET UNE IMPRESSION DE PUISSANCE DE LA NATURE
Amandynn
Visited in august 2022
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J'ai particulièrement aimé la paysage aride de la pointe de Sao Lorenço qui offre une végétation complètement différente du reste de l'île. Ce site est à voir absolument.

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