Ponta de São Lourenço: The 15 Best Coastal Hikes

1.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Madeira East jeep safari from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Santana, rum tasting, and viewpoints to Machico and Santa Cruz.

“A great day out exploring the east of the island. Our lovely driver, Alex, took us to so many beautiful places with plenty of time to wander and take photos. We never felt rushed. My favourite part was the Miradour dos Balcões where the birds fed on our hands. The off-roading bit was fun too - especially for those in the back with top down! Alex booked some of us into a restaurant in Santana which was lovely and good value for money. I can recommend the Black Scabbard and banana which is a local speciality. I'd definitely recommend this tour as you see so much in just one day.”

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2.Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 756 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

Self-guided PR8 hike on Madeira’s east end, with pickup from Funchal and Caniço plus ocean views all the way to Ponta de São Lourenço.

“Francisco was great. Punctual to start us off with the early start. Sharing great knowledge whilst we transported to peak and back. Service and breakfast option fantastic. Gets a better spot than renting a car and driving it up. He even had some blankets at the top as it was very cold. - please take warm clothes!”

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3.PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 392 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

PR8 transfer and self-guided hike to Ponta de São Lourenço. Local pickup, coastal views, wildlife, and a possible sunrise.

“Absolutely recommend! Our driver Vito was very friendly and polite, picked us up on time. The trail was extremely beautiful, time was more than enough to explore everything and even to swim and chill a bit. Wonderful day!”

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4.Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Full-day hike from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço and Caniçal for volcanic cliffs, north-south ocean views, and a swim.

“I really enjoyed the day, breathtaking scenery, friendly company and Charlotte was an excellent host, I would highly recommend this to anybody visiting the island.”

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5.Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Open-roof 4x4 day trip from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Ponta de São Lourenço, plus a levada walk.

“Fantastic experience! Our guide, Francisco, was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and kept us well informed about the itinerary throughout the day. He allowed plenty of time to explore each location and made sure everyone had a great time on the tour.”

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6.Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Speedboat to Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço for guided snorkeling at Baia d’Abra, with wetsuits, safety gear, and big views.

“So much fun! Small group, great guides, lots of pretty fish - worth it!”

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7.Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $73

Jeep through eastern Madeira’s highest peaks, levada walking, Santana houses, rum in Porto da Cruz, then windy Ponta de São Lourenço in one day.

“super fun...best agency....I book other tour with same company it was best quality of service”

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8.Quinta do Lorde: Kayak Experience in Ponta de São Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 1 day · from $44

Guided kayak adventure from Quinta do Lorde to Ponta de São Lourenço, with speedboat transfer and a café stop.

“Fabulous day kayaking, my first time & loved it! Everyone was exceptional & helpful would recommend the guided kayak tour to everyone,”

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9.Full Day Ponta de São Lourenço – Natural Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $54

Guided hike on Madeira’s wild eastern peninsula, 6 km of volcanic trails with seabirds, endemics, and a scenic end at Casa do Sardinha.

“One of the best walks on Madeira with fantastic views. Always busy, but we knew that before we started the walk and unlike the levada walks there is enough space here not to feel too overcrowded. Only downside was the half hour queue for the toilets at Casa d' Sardinha! Marta the guide from Adventure kingdom was excellent. Highly recommended.”

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10.Kayak Experience @ Ponta de São Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Kayak Ponta de São Lourenço from Madeira, with boat transfer, life jackets, and clear-water views in a natural reserve.

“It was magical. The crew was super nice, explained mega much to us and we had a great time as a family .Auto-translated”

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11.Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Snorkel the Ponta de São Lourenço marine reserve near Madeira with an English guide, gear included, and a short boat trip.

“I enjoyed the immersive experience of observing the marine life in this protected area. Watch out for jellyfish! This location is quite far from Funchal and you have to find your own transportation, so keep that in mind. Getting a taxi there was simple, but much more difficult to find a return.”

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12.Ponta de São Lourenço Lighthouse Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $20

Short Madeira boat tour to the Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço lighthouse, with wildlife views and protected islets from sea level.

“Molto bella la gita con le spiegazioni della guida, simpatica e competente. Allungherei un po’ il tempo,45 minuti sono un po’”frettolosi”. Comunque bellissimo”

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13.Ponta de São Lourenço (PR 8) – Hiking Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $55

A guided hike along Madeira’s wild eastern tip, with hotel pickup, small groups, and big coastal views at Ponta de São Lourenço.

“Enjoyed very much the day tour. The guide, Daria, was very nice as a person and adjusted the walking pace to the group, made rest stops as needed where we received interesting explanations about the place.”

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14.Arieiro Peak, Referta Walk, Santana & Ponta De Sao Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Funchal pickup to Pico do Arieiro, UNESCO Santana, Porto da Cruz rum, Ponta de São Lourenço and a Referta Levada walk for one set price.

“It was the perfect mix for a day. A bit of everything for a good trip. We especially enjoyed the peak.”

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15.Hike Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · from $33

PR8 hike transfer from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço for volcanic coast views, rare seabirds, and a swim or boat return. Hotel pickup.

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