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PR 15

Vereda da Ribeira da Janela

Curral Falso - Ribeira da Janela. Highlights: Ribeira da Janela, Curral Falso, valley descent.

ocean and cliffsshort trail
Distance
2,7 km
Time
about 55 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Fee
from 4,50 EUR

Decision for today

Good to go

Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

  • Official status: open.
  • Pogoda: Pogoda dobra.

Access and parking

Curral Falso / Ribeira da Janela

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Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

A one-way trail descending towards Ribeira da Janela. Plan your return from the valley or transport to the trailhead.

Bus / transfer

Look for connections in the Porto Moniz and Ribeira da Janela area; reaching the trailhead may require a transfer.

Search in SIGA: Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Curral Falso.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Curral Falso. End: Ribeira da Janela.

Access plan

By car

Curral Falso / Ribeira da Janela. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Curral Falso.

Return

This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.

Transport information is planning guidance. Confirm schedules, parking and access in official sources before you go.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

Logistics tip. Confirm current departures, access restrictions and parking with SIGA or locally before heading out.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 15

Orientation point

Ribeira da Janela · start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Parking / access

Curral Falso / Ribeira da Janela

A one-way trail descending towards Ribeira da Janela. Plan your return from the valley or transport to the trailhead.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

2,7 km · about 55 min · Moderate

Conditions

Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

Checklists and timing

Before you go

  • Check the current IFCN notice for this trail.
  • Save the start point and route offline.
  • Book and check the fee in SIMplifica.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

Even shorter trails can take longer due to weather and stops.

Windproof layer

On ridges, cliffs and in gusts, wind chills quickly.

Sun protection

Ocean-side sections can be exposed and without shade.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 55 min. Latest reasonable start: 19:37 (45 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:11.

Difficulty

official

Shown as official or consistent with the source label.

Map point

start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Access

check

Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 16/07/2026, 21:11. Refresh about every 1h.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.

How long does the hike take?

Roughly 55 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs 4,50 € for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.

Do I need to book or pay?

This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.

Where do I park and how do I get there?

Curral Falso / Ribeira da Janela. Look for connections in the Porto Moniz and Ribeira da Janela area; reaching the trailhead may require a transfer.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

check dog rules. May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Ocean trail exposed to wind and sun.

shortcliffs/ocean

With dog

check dog rules

May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Risks

  • On cliff trails, check wind, exposure and descent conditions.