Vereda da Fajã Grande
Vereda da Fajã Grande is a difficult vereda (footpath) trail near Calheta in north-west Madeira. The route is 1.4 km one way, from Miradouro do Fio, beside the former cable station / Casa de Chá O Fio to Fajã Grande rocky shoreline / bottom of the historic cable route. Allow about 40 min (50 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.
1.4 km one way · about 40 min · Difficult · No permit
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 81 out of 100, Good.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.4 km one way
- Time
- Easy 50 min · Avg 40 min · Fast 30 min
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Calheta, north-west Madeira
- Start
- Miradouro do Fio, beside the former cable station / Casa de Chá O Fio
- End
- Fajã Grande rocky shoreline / bottom of the historic cable route
- Elevation
- 0 m up, 338 m down, 17 to 377 m
- Route Registry code
- VER 116
- Permit
- Not needed
- Status
- Unverified
- Safety
- The lower part is little used and may be overgrown; long trousers and protection from cactus spines are prudent.
- Safety
- Expect irregular, steep, slippery ground, exposed sections without rails, and rockfall risk; this is for experienced, sure-footed hikers.
- Safety
- Do not swim at the endpoint. Large boulders, waves and a rising tide can make the shore dangerous; allow enough time to climb back before dark.
- Safety
- Parking is available at or immediately beside Miradouro do Fio, but the access road and panorama imagery should not be treated as evidence of trail condition.
About this trail
A historic, very steep zigzag path from the Fio viewpoint down old agricultural terraces to Fajã Grande's boulder shore, returning by the same route.
Questions about Vereda da Fajã Grande
- Do I need a permit for Vereda da Fajã Grande?
- No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
- Where does Vereda da Fajã Grande start?
- It starts at Miradouro do Fio, beside the former cable station / Casa de Chá O Fio.
- How long does Vereda da Fajã Grande take?
- About 40 min at an average pace and 50 min at an easy pace, for 1.4 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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