Vereda da Vigia
Vereda da Vigia is an easy vereda (footpath) trail near Porto Moniz in north-west Madeira. The route is 0.8 km out and back (0.4 km each way), from Caminho da Ladeira, Porto Moniz to Former whale lookout / Vigia. Allow about 15 min (20 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.
0.8 km out and back · about 15 min · Easy · No permit
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 76 out of 100, Good.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.8 km out and back (0.4 km each way)
- Time
- Easy 20 min · Avg 15 min · Fast 10 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Porto Moniz, north-west Madeira
- Start
- Caminho da Ladeira, Porto Moniz (bus stop Porto Moniz, 390 m)
- End
- Former whale lookout / Vigia
- Elevation
- 26 m up, 26 m down, 131 to 171 m
- Route Registry code
- VER 110
- Permit
- Not needed
- Status
- Unverified
- Safety
- The advertised 1.4 km is the there-and-back total, and sources disagree on how far the path runs. Expect a short walk.
- Safety
- Do not use old Street View or an input closed=false flag as proof of current path condition; check signs locally.
About this trail
A short return hike from Caminho da Ladeira to a historic coastal whale-watch lookout above Porto Moniz.
Questions about Vereda da Vigia
- Do I need a permit for Vereda da Vigia?
- No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
- Where does Vereda da Vigia start?
- It starts at Caminho da Ladeira, Porto Moniz. The nearest bus stop is Porto Moniz, about 390 m away.
- How long does Vereda da Vigia take?
- About 15 min at an average pace and 20 min at an easy pace, for 0.8 km out and back (0.4 km each way).
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 2 sunrise spots, 1 sunset spots and 2 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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