• Vereda dos Zimbreiros

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Vereda dos Zimbreiros

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  • Itinerary
  • Fajã da Ovelha - Zimbreiros - Paul do Mar
  • Start
  • Rua Doutor Mário Correia Sardinha
  • End
  • Avenida dos Pescadores Paulenses
 

 

 

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  • Typology
  • TRAIL
  • Difficulty
  • MEDIUM
  • Terrain
  • REGULAR/STEEP
  • Direction
  • ONE WAY
  • Distance
  • 1,6 KM
  • Time
  • 1h – 1h30min

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 with E.R. 223, go right at Rua Doutor Mário Correia Sardinha;
  • The trail in found to the left.

 

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Points of Interest

This short footpath offers visitors a tranquil walk down the cliff side of Fajã da Ovelha on to Paul do Mar ending up at Ribeira das Galinhas right next to the Atlantic Ocean.

Vereda dos Zimbreiros is done, for the most part, on a cobbled path that keeps with the traditional architecture and the drystone walls of the fields. As always the Atlantic Ocean is in the foreground.

Although the local council cleans the pathway periodically, as with a large portion of the coast in Calheta, cacti have free reign over the land, growing easily in the dryer areas, meaning that sometimes they grow over the pathway.

As you finish the first half of the walk the views over Paul do Mar become more magnificent, making this short hike a long contemplation path.

Once finished, we recommend popping into one of the local bars, popular with Madeirans and tourist alike, for a refreshment.

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:

- This old pathway is rarely used by the locals anymore, the terrain can be irregular and the cobble stones are, in some places loose. Always wear appropriate footwear.

- For the reasons stated above walking poles are also recommended;

- As with many of the old pathways once used by the locals, protection like fencing is scarce. Be cautious when passing more exposed areas.

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