Praia Formosa Waterfall – Pedestrian Path of the Beach loop from São Martinho

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Praia Formosa Waterfall – Pedestrian Path of the Beach loop from São Martinho

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Praia Formosa Waterfall – Pedestrian Path of the Beach loop from São Martinho

01:29

5.35km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

On Water Academy Beach Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Nice beach bar directly above the black stone beach

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1.16 km

Praia Formosa

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Impressive beach made of black stones, which sometimes include some sand in sheltered areas.
Walking on the stones is strenuous and is therefore avoided by most tourists.

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1.93 km

Praia Nova

Beach

2.68 km

Praia Formosa Waterfall

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Rather inconspicuous waterfall, which is particularly evident after rainfall. Not a destination for a hike. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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2.74 km

Pedestrian Path of the Beach

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Currently blocked

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2.82 km

Promenade do Lido - Câmara de Lobos

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As of July 16, 2025, the section is no longer closed! It can be crossed again.

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3.01 km

Waterfall at Praia Formosa

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Depending on how much water comes a real waterfall

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3.93 km

Pebble Beach with a Kiosk

Highlight • Beach

5.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.71 km

768 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

671 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

24°C

19°C

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Comments

December 22, 2024,Spaziergang an der Praia Formosa ☀️😎☀️

Always worth a visit: the promenade at Praia Formosa. You can normally walk from here to Camara Lobos. Currently, however, the last section is closed due to construction work; the promenade is being renovated and this is urgently needed. In some places the concrete is crumbling, which can be seen from a distance...

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