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- Porto da Cruz - São Roque do Faial 4.7 Directions
Community route (mapped on AllTrails) — not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN, the regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority. It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before going.
This stunning walk on Madeira's north coast connects the picturesque village of Porto da Cruz with the tranquil town of São Roque do Faial. Along the way, you'll enjoy wonderful views of the ocean and the mountains — a great way to see the wild and unspoiled beauty of the island, away from busy roads, and a unique opportunity to appreciate Madeira from a different perspective.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 17.7 km |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Route type | Point to point |
| Estimated time | 9–10 hours |
| Area | Parque Florestal das Queimadas |
| Community rating | 4.7★ from 20 hiker reviews on AllTrails |
Because this is not an official IFCN-recommended PR trail:
- There is no official open/closed status — conditions can change and sections may be damaged or impassable.
- There is no guaranteed signage or maintenance — route-finding skills and a GPS track are essential.
- At nearly 18 km and rated hard, this is a long, demanding day hike — plan accordingly with enough water, food, and daylight.
- Start (Porto da Cruz): Directions to trailhead ↗
- This is a point-to-point route, so you'll need to arrange transport at the far end (São Roque do Faial) or plan a return.
Would you like me to check the mountain weather forecast and IPMA warnings for the day you're planning to go, or look at shorter/easier official PR trails in the same area?