Caminho Real

About Caminho Real

The Caminho Real do Paul do Mar is a municipal trail in Paul do Mar, in the island of Madeira (Portugal). It is the first walking trail of the annual Madeira Walking Festival, which takes place in January. The trail starts from the village of Prazeres 32.752483°N 17.217014°W, and goes down to Paul do Mar Harbour 32.75269°N 17.223827°W. It is about 2 kilometres (1 mi) long and takes up to 80 minutes to complete. During the walk the villages of Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar are visible, waterfalls can be seen and flora such as Pride of Madeira and Madeira mountain stock can be viewed.