View of the Ruins of São Jorge – View of Praia da Laje loop from Santana

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View of the Ruins of São Jorge – View of Praia da Laje loop from Santana

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View of the Ruins of São Jorge – View of Praia da Laje loop from Santana

04:02

11.2km

640m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

View of the Ruins of São Jorge

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From the viewpoint overlooking the ruins of São Jorge, you can see the crumbling walls and overgrown stone remnants towering above the north coast. Between the ancient ruins, the panorama …

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2.29 km

Arched Stone Gate and Rocky Beach of Seixal

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Beautiful photo opportunity through the stone gate to the sea.

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3.59 km

View of Praia da Laje

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From the viewpoint overlooking Praia da Laje, you can see the dark pebble beach framed by steep, green cliffs and the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. The surf rolls steadily onto …

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3.60 km

View of Madeira's cliffs and coastline

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From the viewpoint overlooking Madeira's cliffs and coastline, a sweeping panorama unfolds before you, revealing steep rock faces and the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day, you can …

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8.37 km

Stone Archway With View of the Atlantic Ocean

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Beautiful views of the Atlantic and wonderful hiking trails in the area. Be sure to grab a bite to eat at Café Cabo Aéreo at the top of the mountain. The meat on the laurel skewer is world class 😋

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8.47 km

Coastal path to Lagoa do Calhau de São Jorge

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Every step an experience

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9.83 km

Abandoned Levada Trail with View of São Jorge Valley

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A piece of Madeira history.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

4.60 km

711 m

123 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

4.73 km

414 m

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

22°C

18°C

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Comments

June 11, 2025,Madeira: Wanderung- Torbogen, Brücke, Wasserfall, Fishermans bridge…Runde von Pico do Tanoeiro

My highlight tour on Madeira. But it should be said that you should think carefully about whether or not you want to do it this way. Some of the paths are quite small and narrow, and some are certainly quite dangerous. In some places, we were lucky that, thanks to the preparations for the Skyrun Madeira, some sections had been …

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December 31, 2024,Madeira- Caminho Real No.23- Quinto do Furao↘️Calhau+Ruinas de São Jorge↗️Farol+Cabo Aéreo↘️…↗️😅

This tour is strenuous! The descent to the ruins of São Jorge is in pleasant cobblestone-paved serpentines. Prickly pears, ferns of all kinds, flowering tree aloes, succulents and knotweed, proteas, banana passion fruit, avocados. Everything a botanist's heart desires at every bend and every slope. The archway of an old ruin and the sea are beautiful motifs.
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November 22, 2024,Return Hotel Quinta do FurãoPonta de São Jorge Lighthouse

Circular walk from Hotel Quinta do Furão to the Ponta de São Jorge Lighthouse. The path initially follows the cliff(turning left along the lookout path) then joined a short stretch of road then down the cobbled path to the beach. At the beach there is the Restaurant Calhau de São Jorge, which has a small cafe on the beach front. …