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Run the raw eastern edge of Madeira on a 9 km coastal route that climbs exposed ridges and skirts volcanic cliffs. Expect sea-spray, sweeping ocean views, and an optional mid-run swim when weather permits.
Run the raw eastern edge of Madeira on a 9 km coastal route that climbs exposed ridges and skirts volcanic cliffs. Expect sea-spray, sweeping ocean views, and an optional mid-run swim when weather permits.
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Operated by Madeira Trail Tours · Funchal, Madeira
Morning light carves the sea into silver as the trail peels away from the CR7 Hotel and follows the eastern spine of Madeira. The Atlantic keeps time beneath you — waves testing the cliffs, wind urging you onward — and the path alternates between rough singletrack, compacted gravel and short paved sections that trace volcanic ledges.
moderate.
2 hours.
Suitable for runners who regularly run 5–10 km and are comfortable with sustained climbs and uneven terrain.
The route is about 9 km with roughly 400 m total elevation gain and loss, typically completed in around two hours depending on pace and stops.
A swim is optional and weather-dependent; guides will advise when sea conditions are safe—bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to take the plunge.
The meeting point is in front of the CR7 Off-Side Bar at Pestana CR7 Hotel in Funchal; group pickup/meeting is commonly scheduled at 9:00 AM.
It's labeled easy-moderate and welcomes runners at various fitness levels, but participants should be comfortable with uneven trail surfaces and some sustained climbing.
São Lourenço’s headland was a landmark for early sailors and has been shaped by volcanic flows and marine erosion over millennia, creating its stark cliff faces.
The peninsula is part of Madeira’s protected coastal habitats; stick to marked trails to protect fragile soils and nesting birds, and carry out any waste.
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