View of Paul do Mar – Maloeira Tunnel loop from Paul do Mar

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Paul do Mar

View of Paul do Mar – Maloeira Tunnel loop from Paul do Mar

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200

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View of Paul do Mar – Maloeira Tunnel loop from Paul do Mar

03:56

7.75km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.20 km for 1.83 km

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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620 m

Praia da Ribeira das Galinhas

Beach

1.88 km

View of Paul do Mar

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Paul do Mar is a typical former fishing village.
Almost vertical cliffs limit the narrow coastal plain on which the residents grow bananas and vines.
Similar to Câmara de Lobos, …

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2.05 km

View of the Paul do Mar Waterfalls

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a descent can also be strenuous, but the view after each serpentine change is worthwhile

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2.45 km

View of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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A place that does not benefit much from tourism - great walk up the steep, steep stairs.

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2.79 km

Great round! The beginning is quite adventurous - especially the ascent on dry sandy soil quite slippery. Good shoe profile is advisable for this part. After the ascent, the entire route is relaxed along the Levada.

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2.92 km

Cascata do Calhau da Lapa

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The stairs there are really steep, great!

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3.02 km

View Above the Waterfall

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The water crossing can difficult after wet weather, there is no bridge. The rocks were submerged, we took off shoes and socks and walked through the water.

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3.18 km

Maloeira Tunnel

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Madeira, Levedas, the smell, the Atlantic, the Poncha. It fits and feels good :-)

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3.27 km

Coastal Trail and Rock Arch Viewpoint, Madeira

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adventurous climb

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7.75 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

2.16 km

893 m

778 m

143 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

1.79 km

1.70 km

1.62 km

312 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

September 4, 2024,Paul do Mar - Königstreppe hoch, Lieferanteneingang runter

The well-made ladder to heaven is really, really steep in the small village, which obviously doesn't benefit much from tourism. The whole way through the cliffs is without shade, but with an absolutely fantastic view of the sea and the village. Rocks and sea and guaranteed no hustle and bustle.
The crossing to the lookout point is very beautiful at …

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May 14, 2025,An den Felsen um Paul do Mar

Our first hike right on our doorstep, and much more varied than expected. 😌
The Camiho Real do Paul do Mar – endless stairs; we're glad we didn't climb them – is actually closed. The sign is just at the bottom, not at the junction where we turned onto it. Picture 23 shows the reason for the closure.

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June 20, 2024,Madeira 02: Paul do Mar "Der Mann aus dem Meer", Küstenroute mit 2 Gebirgspirouetten.

After yesterday's (for us 60s) somewhat longer levada hike, we wanted to spare our calves with a small coastal tour. 🥴😭😆 What can I say. 3x more ups and downs and steeper than in the mountains (approx. 1,200 meters in altitude total).

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May 18, 2023,PT: Madeira - Paul do Mar Rundweg II

Round two around Paul do Mar. Two days of regeneration for my knees with only one levada hike after the first circular hike (komoot.de/tour/1119826329) should be enough. Today we went up the remaining three hiking trails. From the water you make your way through the banana plantations up to the road. So that you can get used to it, there …

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