Vereda do Pico do Castelo
Vereda do Pico do Castelo is an easy official PR hiking trail near Porto Santo on Porto Santo. The route is 3.2 km one way, from Moledo to Canhão Viewpoint. Allow about 1 h 5 min (1 h 25 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PS PR 2 Permit with Madeira Fun
3.2 km one way · about 1 h 5 min · Easy · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 74 out of 100, Acceptable.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.2 km one way
- Time
- Easy 1 h 25 min · Avg 1 h 5 min · Fast 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Porto Santo, Porto Santo
- Start
- Moledo
- End
- Canhão Viewpoint
- Elevation
- 115 m up, 12 m down, 240 to 378 m
- Route Registry code
- PS PR 2
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Explore Porto Santo's unique flora and fauna while discovering breathtaking island landscapes.
Questions about Vereda do Pico do Castelo
- Do I need a permit for Vereda do Pico do Castelo?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PS PR 2 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Vereda do Pico do Castelo start?
- It starts at Moledo.
- How long does Vereda do Pico do Castelo take?
- About 1 h 5 min at an average pace and 1 h 25 min at an easy pace, for 3.2 km one way.
Connected trails
- Overlap · 0.1 km: VER 902 Vereda do Pico do Facho
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunrise spots, 1 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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