PR 5 - Vereda das Funduras

This 8.7 km medium-difficulty trail takes about 3 hours and begins at the Portela viewpoint, offering stunning views of Porto da Cruz and Faial on Madeira's north coast, with the landscape dominated by the imposing Penha d'Águia rock formation. The Vereda das Funduras traverses the lush Machico mountain range toward Maroços, passing through the native Laurissilva forest, a Natura 2000 site that serves as a vital habitat for the island's endemic flora and fauna.