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- Vereda do Larano - Boca do Risco - Pico do Furado - Pico da Coroa 4.1 Directions
- Ribeira Seca - Boca do Risco 4.3 Directions
⚠️ Important: This is a community-mapped route on AllTrails — not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests & nature authority). It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance/signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before heading out.
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | 4.8 km (out and back) |
| Estimated time | 2–2.5 hours |
| Area | Madeira Natural Park |
| Community rating | 4.3★ from 55 reviews on AllTrails |
This linear route starts in Ribeira Seca (near Machico) and leads to Boca do Risco, a spectacular natural viewpoint perched on dramatic sea cliffs with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the island's north coast. Along the way, the path blends lush green hillsides with deep-blue ocean panoramas — you can spot seabirds nesting on the cliffs and admire the rich hillside flora. The trail requires attention and, at some points, a good sense of balance, as sections run along exposed cliff edges.
Since you're interested in Boca do Risco, here are the more popular community routes to the same viewpoint (also not official IFCN PR trails):
| Route | Rating | Distance | Difficulty | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Vereda do Larano – Boca do Risco** | 4.7★ (1,498 reviews) | 11.9 km | Moderate | Out & back |
| **Porto da Cruz – Boca do Risco via Vereda do Larano** | 4.7★ (357 reviews) | 16.9 km | Hard | Out & back |
| **Vereda Boca do Risco/Caniçal – Pico das Roçadas – Levada do Caniçal** | 4.4★ (581 reviews) | 6.9 km | Moderate | Loop |
The Vereda do Larano – Boca do Risco (Machico start, 11.9 km) is by far the most popular and most-reviewed route to Boca do Risco — it follows the ancient royal path that connected Porto da Cruz and Machico before modern roads.
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