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Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Baia da Abra, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Ranked #3 of 38 attractions in Funchal
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Malvern, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This is a spectacular walk along the peninsular with wonderful views from the cliff path. The vegetation is desert-like in stark contast with the rest of 'green' Madeira. More

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Sintra, Portugal
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Fully enjoyable, with undescribably beautiful scenery! Regretted not having more time on the Island to go for longer walking journeys. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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A stiff climb on occasion, especially at the end, but the entire walk was wonderful. Reminded me of a pilgrimage way, like Croagh Patrick, or Mt Sinai. Like both of those, there were many walkers, but all respectful of the terrain. Although warned of the precipitate nature, it was not as terrifying as the Carrickarede rope bridge in Ireland. Need... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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amazing place to see the cliffs and rocks of the eastern side of the island. More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This is a must see in Madeira, where you can enjoy the beautiful and stunning views and take great photographs. If you just want to relax, this is also a very good place. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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If you are a photographer and fairly active this walk is not to be missed! Around every corner you will find amazing scenery and incredible vistas! Bring plenty of water and go on a mild day...too much wind or heat would probably make this a very difficult trek! More

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Moncton, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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This is one of those places that are hard to describe, you just have to go and see it for yourself. Well worth the effort to get there. More

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Keswick, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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Fascinating walk along the peninsula with great views. The lanscape is very different to the rest of the island and you anjoy a fasciating cliff top walk with the atlantic ocean on both sides. It is very popular so you wont be alone but certainly worth doing if you enjoy a walk. More

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London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Amazing........... do this walk - one of the top 2 walks on Madeira, along with the Picio Areiro. More

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Yorkshire
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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This was one of the highlights of our recent visit to Madeira. After an easy drive and good parking we walked the marked trail along the headland. It was a beautiful day with far reaching views of sea and amazing rocks in different shapes and colours. Even in February there was a wide variety of wild flowers if you looked... More

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