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coastalpoint to point
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
Southwest Coast (Ribeira Brava to Calheta)1.8 km
Distance
250m
Elevation gain
1-1.5h
Duration
CardioEasy · 2/5
TechnicalEasy · 2/5
ExposureModerate · 3/5
Short historic royal path descending from Prazeres to Paul do Mar coastal village.
Navigation
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Trail Map
Terrain © Mapzen / AWS Open Data
Elevation profile
GPX Track
Traced from OpenStreetMap. Works with Garmin, Komoot, AllTrails. Check it against signage on the trail.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Elevation: Open-Meteo (Copernicus DEM)
Preparation
Know Before You Go
Hazards & Considerations
Standard levada/vereda hazards: wet surfaces
lowWeather variability common to Madeira
lowAccess Points
Parking
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar trailhead parking
Photography
Photography on This Trail
What to Shoot
Fishing VillageSea CliffsRoyal PathCoastline
Best Months
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Kit Notes
Wide angle (16–24 mm) for the cliff-and-village descent. Polariser cuts Atlantic glare on the way down. Short trail — combine with sunset over Paul do Mar from the village waterfront.