CR 26 Caminho Real 26
CR 26 Caminho Real 26 is a difficult Caminho Real heritage trail near Ponta do Sol to Paul da Serra in the south of Madeira. The route is 9.3 km one way, from South coast to Paul da Serra plateau. Allow about 3 h 35 min (4 h 25 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed. The number is the historic Caminho Real designation. One of 7 royal paths in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
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Record
| Code | CR 26 (key CR-26) |
|---|---|
| Family | Royal Path |
| Number issued by | Caminhos Reais association (caminhoreal.pt) |
| Where | Ponta do Sol to Paul da Serra, Madeira, Portugal |
| Start point | 32.66991, -17.06482 |
| Distance | 9.26 km, point to point |
| Status | Unknown. Being listed here says nothing about whether a route is open. Check official notices before you go. |
| In the app | Yes |
Official References
- Caminhos Reais association (http://www.caminhoreal.pt/index.php/documentacao/caminho-real-26)
Sources
- Caminhos Reais association: http://www.caminhoreal.pt/index.php/documentacao/caminho-real-26
Reviewed 30 October 2026. How the codes work.
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Cite and Correct
Part of the Madeira Fun Route Registry, published and maintained by Madeira Fun (madeira.fun).
CR 26 Caminho Real 26. Madeira Fun Route Registry, Madeira Fun, 2026. https://madeira.fun/routes/cr-26
The registry records are licensed CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to the Madeira Fun Route Registry (madeira.fun). OpenStreetMap-derived facts stay under the ODbL, and IFCN and Caminhos Reais designations are credited to them.
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