Ponta de São Lourenço
Ponta de São Lourenço, Protected peninsula at eastern tip of Madeira, Portugal
Description
Ponta de São Lourenço is a volcanic peninsula at Madeira's eastern tip marked by steep cliffs and dark basalt rock formations. The landscape shifts noticeably between its northern and southern shorelines, each with distinct geological features and coastal characteristics.
History
The peninsula received protected status in 1982 to safeguard its geological formations and native species. This designation became the foundation for preserving the area's unique natural systems and preventing future development.
Culture
The area is an Important Bird Area that supports Madeira's largest colony of Caspian gulls and other protected seabirds. Visitors can observe these species nesting and resting along the cliffs and coastal edges.
Practical
A marked hiking trail crosses the peninsula and can be walked at a moderate pace with sturdy footwear required on the uneven ground. The area is exposed to wind and weather, so bring layers and be prepared for changing conditions.
Did you know?
The peninsula hosts more than 140 plant species, with many found nowhere else in the world beyond Madeira's isolated location. The surrounding waters also serve as habitat for rarely seen marine mammals.
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Madeira Whale Museum
4 km
Machico beach
6.6 km
Ponta de São Lourenço Lighthouse
4.4 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
6.9 km
Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
6.9 km
Forte de São João Baptista
6.3 km
Tristão Vaz Teixeira by Anjos Teixeira
6.9 km
Capela do Senhor dos Milagres
6.7 km
Prainha
1.5 km
Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
999 m
Mercado Municipal de Machico
6.8 km
Mercado Velho de Machico
6.9 km
Ponte da Ribeira Natal
4.5 km
Paços do Concelho de Machico
6.8 km
Prainha
1.5 km
Casa Teixeira de Aguiar
6.8 km
Antigas cavalariças do Solar Cupertino da Câmara
6.8 km
Antigo Matadouro e Talho Municipal de Machico
6.8 km
Porta d’Abra
690 m
Miradouro do Pico do Facho
6.1 km
Alameda dos Plátanos
6.9 km
Casa do Arco
6.7 km
Fontanário do Largo do Município
6.9 km
Casa do Americano
6.9 km
Junta de Freguesia de Machico
6.8 km
Estreito
1.1 km
Casa com Porta Manuelina
7 km
Solar Cupertino da Câmara
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