Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar is a difficult official PR hiking trail near Paul do Mar in south-west Madeira. The route is 1.8 km one way, from Prazeres to Paul do Mar. Allow about 55 min (1 h 10 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 19 Permit with Madeira Fun
1.8 km one way · about 55 min · Difficult · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 75 out of 100, Good.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.8 km one way
- Time
- Easy 1 h 10 min · Avg 55 min · Fast 45 min
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Paul do Mar, south-west Madeira
- Start
- Prazeres (bus stop Paul Mar, 805 m)
- End
- Paul do Mar
- Elevation
- 0 m up, 470 m down, 10 to 526 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 19
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Hike through Madeira's historical heritage on this short but culturally rich 1.8km trail.
Questions about Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
- Do I need a permit for Caminho Real do Paul do Mar?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 19 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Caminho Real do Paul do Mar start?
- It starts at Prazeres. The nearest bus stop is Paul Mar, about 805 m away.
- How long does Caminho Real do Paul do Mar take?
- About 55 min at an average pace and 1 h 10 min at an easy pace, for 1.8 km one way.
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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