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PR 20

Vereda do Jardim do Mar

Prazeres - Jardim do Mar. Highlights: Jardim do Mar, Prazeres, coastal landscape.

ocean and cliffsshort traileasy option
Distance
1,9 km
Time
about 30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Fee
from 4,50 EUR

Decision for today

Do not go

The trail is marked as closed in the current IFCN status.

  • Official status: closed.
  • Choose an alternative open trail.

Access and parking

Prazeres / Jardim do Mar

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

A short, steep one-way trail down to Jardim do Mar. Plan your return if you do not want to climb back the same way.

Bus / transfer

Look for connections via Calheta/Prazeres/Jardim do Mar and check the return times.

Search in SIGA: Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Calheta.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Prazeres. End: Jardim do Mar.

Access plan

By car

Prazeres / Jardim do Mar. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Calheta.

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

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PR 20

Orientation point

Prazeres - Jardim do Mar · start

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

Parking / access

Prazeres / Jardim do Mar

A short, steep one-way trail down to Jardim do Mar. Plan your return if you do not want to climb back the same way.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

1,9 km · about 30 min · Easy

Conditions

Do not go. The trail is marked as closed in the current IFCN status.

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.
  • Choose an alternative trail because this one is marked closed.
  • 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 30 min. Latest reasonable start: 20:02 (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

guidance

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?

Closed. 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 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?

Prazeres / Jardim do Mar. Look for connections via Calheta/Prazeres/Jardim do Mar and check the return times.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

not advised with dog. The trail is closed, so do not plan it with a dog.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Ocean trail exposed to wind and sun.

easyshortcliffs/ocean

With dog

not advised with dog

The trail is closed, so do not plan it with a dog.

Risks

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