Parking / start
A one-way trail from Portela to Maroços. Plan your return from Maroços or Machico before you start.
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OpenToday: good to goCentral mountains
PR 5
Vereda das Funduras
Portela - Maroços. Highlights: Portela, Funduras forest, Maroços.
ocean and cliffsLaurissilva forest
- Distance
- 7,5 km
- Time
- about 2 h 30 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
Portela
Quick access check
Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Bus / transfer
Portela and Machico/Maroços are usually easiest to check via eastern Madeira connections.
Search in SIGA: Portela, Machico, Maroços.
Logistics
linear trail. Start: Portela. End: Maroços.
Access plan
By car
Portela. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.
Without a car
Search in SIGA: Portela, Machico, Maroços.
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.
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 5
Orientation point
Portela - Maroços · start
This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.
Parking / access
Portela
A one-way trail from Portela to Maroços. Plan your return from Maroços or Machico before you start.
Hike plan
Day plan for this trail
Start
Portela
Start pointHike
7,5 km · about 2 h 30 min · Moderate
Conditions
Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.
Plan B
PR 14 - Levada dos Cedros
Open alternativeChecklists 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 2 h 30 min. Latest reasonable start: 18:01 (45 min buffer before dark).
Data confidence
What is reliable and what to check
Trail status
IFCN live
Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:09.
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, 21:09. 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 2 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?
Portela. Portela and Machico/Maroços are usually easiest to check via eastern Madeira connections.
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.
cliffs/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.