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The user is asking about the PR 20 Vereda do Jardim do Mar hike in Madeira. Let me look up this trail using the find_hikes tool.The search returned 0 results. Let me try a different query - maybe just "PR 20" or "Jardim do Mar".I got the trail info. Let me also check the current status and get some more details. The status field is empty, which means I should check the current status. Let me also check the terrain for this trail and find a video. Actually, looking at the results, the trail info is there but the status is empty (which the note says is deliberately omitted for evergreen pages). I should tell the user to check the current status. Let me also find a YouTube video and check terrain for context. Let me compile what I have: - PR 20 Vereda do Jardim do Mar - Route: Prazeres – Jardim do Mar - Distance: 1.9 km - Difficulty: Easy - Duration: 1:30 hours - Start: Prazeres - End: Jardim do Mar (Largo da Igreja) - Max altitude: 530m, Min altitude: 35m - Access fee: €4.50 (visitors >12 years), exempt for ≤12 years (via SIMplifica portal) - Managing entity: IFCN - No AllTrails rating in this result Let me find a video and check the current status separately, and also check terrain.I have the trail information. Let me compose the answer from the data returned. The trail is PR 20 Vereda do Jardim do Mar. Let me note: - Official name: Vereda do Jardim do Mar - PR code: PR 20 - Route: Prazeres – Jardim do Mar - Distance: 1.9 km - Difficulty: Easy - Duration: 1:30 hours - Start: Prazeres - End: Jardim do Mar (Largo da Igreja) - Max altitude: 530 m - Min altitude: 35 m - Managing entity: IFCN - Access fee: €4.50 for visitors > 12 years; exempt for visitors ≤ 12 years, via SIMplifica portal - No alltrails rating in the data The note says not to state open/closed status since it's evergreen content for a static page. But this is a direct question about the trail, so I should check current status. The status field is empty, which means I don't have current status info. I should tell the user to check current status on OpenMadeira. Let me write a comprehensive answer aboutthis trail.
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Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)
PR 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar

Route: Prazeres → Jardim do Mar (Largo da Igreja)
Distance: 1.9 km
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: ~1 h 30 min
Altitude: Max 530 m / Min 35 m
Managed by: IFCN (Madeira's forests & nature-conservation authority)

The trail

PR 20 is a short, easy vereda that descends from the hilltop village of Prazeres down to the picturesque coastal village of Jardim do Mar — a former fishing hamlet tucked between dramatic cliffs and the Atlantic. The path follows old rural tracks and stone steps, winding through terraced farmland, eucalyptus groves, and viewpoints that open up over the coastline and the vast ocean below.

The descent of roughly 500 m makes it straightforward going down, though the return climb (if you walk back up) is a solid workout. Most hikers arrange transport back up or continue along connecting paths.

Access fee

To visit this area you must pay via the SIMplifica portal:

  • €4.50 — visitors > 12 years
  • Exempt — visitors ≤ 12 years
Getting to the trailhead

▶ Directions to trailhead ↗ — this routes from your own location.

Current status

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Photos: walkmeguide.com

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