PR 15
Curral Falso - Ribeira da Janela. Highlights: Ribeira da Janela, Curral Falso, valley descent.
Decision for today
Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.
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Access and parking
Quick access check
A one-way trail descending towards Ribeira da Janela. Plan your return from the valley or transport to the trailhead.
Coordinates for navigation
32.84409, -17.15506Enter them into an offline map or the car's navigation before you set off: on mountain roads the signal can drop out for long stretches.
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.
linear trail. Start: Curral Falso. End: Ribeira da Janela.
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.
Logistics tip. Confirm current departures, access restrictions and parking with SIGA or locally before heading out.
Trail map
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.
441-845 m
Indicative values: elevations read from a terrain model along the GPS track, not measured on the path. On rock ledges and near tunnels the model can show the slope above the trail.
EU-DEM 25 m · OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Hike plan
Curral Falso
Start point2.7 km · about 55 min · Moderate
Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.
PR 8 - Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
Open alternativeOffline 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: 18:34 (45 min buffer before dark).
Data confidence
IFCN live
Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:22.
official
Shown as official or consistent with the source label.
start
This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.
check
Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.
Open-Meteo
Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:22. Refresh about every 1h.
Competitions are scheduled nearby on these dates. Expect closed access roads, full car parks or traffic on the trail itself.
TransMadeira
9/28/26 - 10/3/26 · cycling race
calhetaDates from the regional events calendar; confirm with the organiser before you travel.
After the hike
4.8(2,606 reviews)Google Maps rating, checked on 25 July 2026
On the coast at Seixal, the natural stop after dropping down from Fanal and after the routes in the São Vicente valley. Fish and seafood with an ocean view. Note that it is closed on Fridays.
We checked the ratings and hours once, on the date shown, and this kind of data ages fast: confirm before you drive out. We have no agreement with these places and earn nothing on these tips.
Trail FAQ
Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.
Roughly 55 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.
Entry costs €4.50 for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.
This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.
Curral Falso / Ribeira da Janela. Look for connections in the Porto Moniz and Ribeira da Janela area; reaching the trailhead may require a transfer.
check dog rules. May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.
Trail profile
Ocean trail exposed to wind and sun.
check dog rules
May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.