Vereda do Pesqueiro

Vereda do Pesqueiro

Vereda do Pesqueiro

Itinerary
Lombadinha - Porto do Pesqueiro

Start
Lombadinha (E.R. 101)

End
Lombadinha (E.R. 101)

Datasheet

Typology
TRAIL

Difficulty
MEDIUM

Terrain
REGULAR/STEEP

Direction
ROUND TRIP

Distance
4,6 KM (2x 2,3 KM)

Time
2h - 2h30min

3D Route

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How to get here

Having Funchal as reference:

Follow the Via Rápida (VR1) towards Ribeira Brava;
In Ribeira Brava follow the Via Expresso (VE3) towards Ponta do Sol and Calheta;
Once you arrive in Raposeira (termination of VE3), follow the first exit towards the Estrada Regional (E.R. 101);
At the crossing in Lombadinha with E.R. 101 follow Vereda do Pesqueiro;
The path is to the left.

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Points of interest

Vereda do Pesqueiro is a costal pathway that allows you to observe the western coast line of Calheta.

You’ll have direct eye contact with the Atlantic Ocean and the imposing cliffs during the whole walk.

The walk down the cliff side is via a zigzagging path, which allows for a relatively smooth descent and an opportunity to observe the terracing of old farmland.

During most of the walk you’ll be accompanied by a long waterfall, to your left that flows down the cliff side into the Ocean.

At the end of the walk, you’ll be down by the sea where you can relax by listening to the crashing of the waves.

Safety

In addition to the safety guide the Municipality of Calheta prepared specifically for you, which you may find here, please note these more specific recommendations:

- Being a cliff side walk, erosion and rock fall is quite frequent making the path slippery. Take appropriate footwear and walking poles;

- Once at the beach do not go swimming. The beach is made up of large rocks that make mobility difficult. Click here to check our beaches;

- If you choose to explore the beach, don’t wander too far and be weary of the rising tides.