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PR 2

Vereda do Urzal

Curral das Freiras - Boaventura. Highlights: old north-south route, forest, valley views.

levada / waterfalls
Distance
10,6 km
Time
about 3 h 30 min
Difficulty
Moderate (est.)
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 das Freiras albo Boaventura

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Quick access check

Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

A one-way trail between the southern interior of the island and the north. Do not assume an easy return without checking first.

Bus / transfer

Check connections to Curral das Freiras and Boaventura separately; a transfer between the two ends may be needed.

Search in SIGA: Curral das Freiras, Boaventura, São Vicente.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Curral das Freiras. End: Boaventura.

Access plan

By car

Curral das Freiras albo Boaventura. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Curral das Freiras, Boaventura, São Vicente.

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 2

Orientation point

Curral das Freiras - Boaventura · start

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

Parking / access

Curral das Freiras or Boaventura

A one-way trail between the southern interior of the island and the north. Do not assume an easy return without checking first.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

10,6 km · about 3 h 30 min · Moderate (est.)

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.
  • Check mud, landslide, tunnel and levada overflow risks.
  • Take extra water, food and a rain layer.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

A longer trail requires more supplies.

Headlamp / flashlight

The levada or route description suggests tunnels or darker passages.

Shoes with good grip

Wet stones, levadas and forest sections can be slippery.

Power bank

A longer day outside increases battery use for maps and photos.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 3 h 30 min. Latest reasonable start: 17:01 (45 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

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

Difficulty

researched

Do not treat this as an official fact. It is planning guidance.

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, 21:07. 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 3 h 30 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 das Freiras albo Boaventura. Check connections to Curral das Freiras and Boaventura separately; a transfer between the two ends may be needed.

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

Levada trail, good for people who like water, forest and tunnels.

levada

With dog

check dog rules

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

Risks

  • After heavy rain, check landslide, overflow and tunnel/levada closure risks.