PR 19

Caminho Real do Paul do Mar

OpenLast checked September 11, 2026

The old paved road down the cliff from Prazeres to Paul do Mar, 1.8 km that fall from 550 m almost to sea level at 16 m. IFCN allows 1 h 20 and grades it medium, which over such a short distance is a measure of how steep it is. Walking it downhill and returning by road is the usual plan.

Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
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Route facts

Start and end
Prazeres → Paul do Mar
Municipality
Calheta
Length
1.8 km one way
IFCN walking time
1 h 20 min
Difficulty
Medium
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
550 m
Lowest point
16 m
Start coordinates
32.75249, -17.21705

Figures as IFCN publishes them on the trail's own page. A row is missing where the official sheet does not state it, and IFCN publishes no cumulative elevation gain for any route.

Before you go

  • Walking a classified trail requires a paid reservation through the regional SIMplifica portal. The official trail pages list the fee as 4.50 € per visitor over 12; children of 12 and under are exempt. Book before you set off. Reserve on SIMplifica
  • This route starts and finishes in different places, so settle how you will get back before you set off.

Plan the day

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