Veredas da Atalaia e do Lombinho
Veredas da Atalaia e do Lombinho is a difficult vereda (footpath) trail near Calheta in south-west Madeira. The route is 2.5 km one way, from Caminho do Aviceiro, Raposeira do Lugarinho to Avenida dos Pescadores Paulenses, Paul do Mar. Allow about 1 h 10 min (1 h 20 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.
2.5 km one way · about 1 h 10 min · Difficult · No permit
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 56 out of 100, Poor.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.5 km one way
- Time
- Easy 1 h 20 min · Avg 1 h 10 min · Fast 55 min
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Calheta, south-west Madeira
- Start
- Caminho do Aviceiro, Raposeira do Lugarinho (bus stop Raposeira ER 222, 701 m)
- End
- Avenida dos Pescadores Paulenses, Paul do Mar
- Elevation
- 0 m up, 556 m down, 56 to 641 m
- Route Registry code
- VER 143
- Permit
- Not needed
- Status
- Unverified
- Safety
- Use sturdy footwear and trekking poles, especially when wet; loose rock, gravel and earth make the steep descent slippery.
- Safety
- Several exposed sections lack guardrails or protective barriers; this is unsuitable for people uncomfortable with steep open slopes.
- Safety
- At ER223, the Atalaia-only path is not the municipal finish: use the Lombinho stair connection to reach Avenida dos Pescadores Paulenses.
- Safety
- Do not assume a downhill-only effort: there are short climbs despite the large net descent.
- Safety
- No dedicated trailhead parking. The route is one way, so arrange a drop-off and pickup or transport between Caminho do Aviceiro and Paul do Mar.
- Safety
- The named route combines two veredas joined by a short stretch along the ER223. To finish on the Paul do Mar avenue, follow the full route, not the Atalaia section alone.
About this trail
A historic cliff-side connection from the agricultural terraces above Paul do Mar to the coast. The Atalaia descent crosses rough, exposed slope terrain to ER223; the municipal itinerary then uses the Lombinho stairs/path through banana-growing land to the avenue.
Questions about Veredas da Atalaia e do Lombinho
- Do I need a permit for Veredas da Atalaia e do Lombinho?
- No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
- Where does Veredas da Atalaia e do Lombinho start?
- It starts at Caminho do Aviceiro, Raposeira do Lugarinho. The nearest bus stop is Raposeira ER 222, about 701 m away.
- How long does Veredas da Atalaia e do Lombinho take?
- About 1 h 10 min at an average pace and 1 h 20 min at an easy pace, for 2.5 km one way.
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 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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