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Distance: 7.94 mi
Elevation gain: 1,188 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 3,061 ft
Max elevation: 1,942 ft
TrailRank: 19
Min elevation: 3 ft
Trail type: One Way

Coordinates: 1006
Uploaded: September 2, 2023
Recorded: September 2023

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near Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Madeira (Portugal)

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Itinerary description

Option From Cabo Girao you can walk down to the pretty fishing village of Camara de Lobos (duration approx. 1 to 1.5 h). From there there are regular buses to Funchal. Take the slow train "Green Train" from Cabo Girao in a fun ride down the coastal road to Camara de Lobos. The little train (on wheels) shuttles back and forth throughout. The trips are very regular, with a little patience it will surely arrive soon at your place (costs approx. € 8,- per person). From Camara de Lobos you walk along the pretty beach promenade in approx. 1.5 h to Funchal, always along the beach. From the Lido of Funchal you can also take one of the many buses to the center for the last 3 km. If you wish to walk all the way to Funchal, you can expect a distance of of 22 - 24 km, depending on the hotel.

Waypoints

Piscinas Naturais da Doca do Cavacas

Rua da Ponta da Cruz 66, 9000-250 Funchal

Allegro Madeira

Rua do Gorgulho 1, 9000-001 Funchal

Allegro Madeira

Rua do Gorgulho 1, 9000-001 Funchal

Restaurante Casal da Penha

Beco da Ataíde 1, 9000-604 Funchal

The White House

R. da Casa Branca 62A, 9000-113 Funchal

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

R. da Alfândega 9, 9000-059 Funchal

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

R. da Alfândega 9, 9000-059 Funchal

Camara de Lobos

Characterized by the many colorful fishing boats at the harbor. Towards evening you can watch the fishermen preparing for the trip from the quay. This is also where most of the espadas, Madeira's fish specialty, are caught.

Pizzeria Sorrento

Estrada Dr. João Abel de Freitas 59, 9300-048 Câmara de Lobos

Hotel Four Views Baía

Rua das Maravilhas 74, 9000-177 Funchal

Hotel Four Views Baía

Rua das Maravilhas 74, 9000-177 Funchal

Cabo Girão Cafe

Estr. Padre António Silvino de Andrade 9300, 9300-351 Câmara de Lobos

Deserta Pequena

R. São João de Deus 32, 9300-151 Câmara de Lobos

Funchal - Sé Cathedral

It is the oldest church in Madeira and was built from 12 different types of volcanic stone. Many of the original ornaments and statues from the founding period are now on display in the nearby Museum of Sacred Art. What remains are donations from the King Don Manuel.

Funchal - ferry Porto Santo

Gare Marítima do Porto do Funchal, Terminal de Passageiros PSL, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugal

Funchal - ferry Porto Santo

Gare Marítima do Porto do Funchal, Terminal de Passageiros PSL, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugal

Cabo Girao

Easily the most spectacular viewpoint in Madeira. The glass platform is almost 600 meters vertically above the sea. The view into the depths is dizzying!

Hotel Four Views Monumental

Estrada Monumental 284, 9000-100 Funchal

Hotel Four Views Monumental

Estrada Monumental 284, 9000-100 Funchal

Restaurante Vila Da Carne

R. Dr. João Abel de Freitas 30 A, 9300-048 Câmara de Lobos

Funchal - cable car

Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal

Funchal - cable car

Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal

Snack Bar Pinheiro

Estrada de São João 384, 9350 Ribeira Brava