PR8 - Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço

PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) is one of them. Non-resident visitors pay the permit fee; Madeira residents and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee but still need to register and reserve a time slot.

How much does the PR8 hiking permit cost?

The PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) permit is 4.50 EUR per non-resident visitor at the single-trail rate. A day pass or multi-day pass covering two or more trails can lower the per-trail cost. Madeira residents and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee. The permit fee is paid to the Madeira government; the trail itself is free to walk once you hold a valid permit.

How hard is PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) and how long does it take?

PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) is graded moderate, about 8 km Out & Back (4 km one way), 130 m of ascent. It starts at Baía d'Abra and ends at Casa do Sardinha.

What time can I start PR8?

You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not begin before your booked start time. Time slots run through the day, so pick the one that suits your plan.

How do I book a permit for PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço)?

Check live time-slot availability for PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) on madeira.fun/hiking, then reserve on the official IFCN Simplifica portal. madeira.fun tracks availability across the whole calendar and can handle the government reservation for you.

Permit availability for PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço)

Current observed availability

• Earliest open date: Thu, 24 Sept at 13:00
• Open days in the next 14: 9 of 14
• Current booking pressure: high (7.6 out of 10)
• Last checked: 19 Sept, 05:36 (Madeira local time)

Official rule

A paid IFCN permit is required (4.50 EUR per non-resident visitor, single-trail rate; Madeira residents and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee). You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not start before your booked time.

Madeira Fun recommendation

Reserve as soon as your dates are set. PR8 (Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço) is under heavy booking pressure and near-term slots go quickly.

Trails with more availability right now: PR19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar, PR21 Caminho do Norte, PR5 Vereda das Funduras.

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