PR 5

Vereda das Funduras

OpenLast checked September 11, 2026

The crossing of the Funduras hills in the east, from the Portela viewpoint down to Maroços near Machico. It is 8.7 km and three hours, from 624 m to 186 m, well below the cloud that often sits on the central peaks. A medium grade, and a useful option when the high mountains are shut or in cloud.

Vereda das Funduras
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Route facts

Start and end
Miradouro da Portela → Maroços
Municipality
Machico
Length
8.7 km one way
IFCN walking time
3 h
Difficulty
Medium
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
624 m
Lowest point
186 m
Start coordinates
32.74747, -16.82545

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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