Ponta de São Lourenço
Caniçal, Machico, Portugal
Ponta de São Lourenço shows a markedly different Madeira, with exposed volcanic terrain, low vegetation and wide coastal views. The walking experience is about that contrast with the island's greener interior. Plan it for suitable weather and bring what you need for an exposed route. Follow the current official access information and signs, including temporary diversions, and choose a turnaround point that suits your party rather than treating the full route as compulsory.