View of São Jorge – View of the Ruins of São Jorge loop from Santana

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View of São Jorge – View of the Ruins of São Jorge loop from Santana

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View of São Jorge – View of the Ruins of São Jorge loop from Santana

02:15

6.46km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

View of São Jorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful natural single trail along the cliffs. Not for anyone without surefootedness or fear of heights.

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1.86 km

Abandoned Levada Trail with View of São Jorge Valley

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A piece of Madeira history.

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2.47 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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2.94 km

Arched Stone Gate and Rocky Beach of Seixal

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful photo opportunity through the stone gate to the sea.

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3.31 km

Stone Archway With View of the Atlantic Ocean

Highlight • Monument

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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3.51 km

Ruins of São Jorge

Highlight • Historical Site

Road blocked due to the risk of falling rocks.

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3.56 km

On the coast of S. Jorge

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Magnificent view of the sea

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6.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

2.62 km

607 m

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

2.53 km

680 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

22°C

18°C

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Comments

February 19, 2024,Von Pico das Mortas auf dem Caminho Real da Achada do Gramacho nach Calhau Sao Jorge

Nice introductory tour on Madeira. The Camiinho Real da Achada do Gramacho hiking trail has it all. I wouldn't hike here without sure-footedness and sturdy shoes 🥾. There were many wonderful views along the way. In addition to the path along the cliffs, it goes down quite steeply. This is not for someone who is not sure-footed or afraid of …

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March 20, 2023,Sao Jorge Pools 🇵🇹

At the end of the holiday, another tour with a fair amount of altitude gain over a short distance. But it was worth it.

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November 1, 2021,Quinta Do Furao nach Ruínas de São Jorge 🇵🇹 Klippenwanderweg gesperrt 🥾🥾

Unfortunately, the highlight of the hike on the cliffs of Santana, the spectacular cliff hike, is now closed. 🥴 So it was the same way back to the hotel.

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February 12, 2023,Madeira - Von Quinta do Furao nach Calhau de Sao Jorge

Today is a car-free Sunday for us. So a leisurely sightseeing tour down to the Calhau de Sao Jorge restaurant.

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December 19, 2022,Wanderung Quinta do Furao auf dem Caminho Real nach Calhau de Sao Jorge

The lowest point is sea level, something is wrong there 😉

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March 29, 2025,Madeira Küstenweg nach SAO JORGE von Hotel Quinta do Furao

Coastal path to Sao Jorge from the Hotel Quinta do Furao. The outward and return route has rocky but well-maintained paths. There's a fair bit of elevation gain, of course. We recommend stopping at the Calhau de Sao Jorge restaurant, where the food is excellent and the view of the sea is fantastic. The coastal path is closed at the …

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January 9, 2022,Quinta do furao - Ruinas de Sao Jorge

Very nice cliff path at the beginning of the tour. Then on serpentines down into the valley to the ruins. More impressive than this, however, was the surf of the Atlantic;)
Unfortunately the way to the fishing bridge and the lighthouse was closed due to falling rocks.
Alternatively, we made a short detour to a small waterfall and then returned …

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February 27, 2024,🇵🇹Wanderwoche Madeira Tag 5:Caminho Real Nr.°23🇵🇹

Unfortunately, due to the weather, our planned route to the roof of Madeira to Pico Ruivo 1862 m did not work out.
So we changed our plans and took the royal route, Caminho Real No. 23, along the coast.
This path first took us far downwards, then extremely upwards.

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