Lighthouse View 1 - Cais do Sardinha to Lighthouse and return Quinta do Lorde

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Overview

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast and its beautiful caves and calm bays as well as several species of animals and plants that can only be found here.

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Ponta de São Lourenço
9200-044 Caniçal, Portugal

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Sitio da Piedade
9200-044 Caniçal, Portugal

What To Expect

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Admire a 150 year old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast and its beautiful caves and calm bays as well as several species of animals and plants that can only be found here. Upon return we will make a quick stop at Cais do Sardinha where you can take a dip in its crystal clear waters.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cafetaria Sardine House cafe & snacks

Upon return we will make a quick stop at Cais do Sardinha where you can take a dip in its crystal clear waters.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prainha do Canical

Prainha, not far away from the point of São Lourenço, is a black sand beach of volcanic origin thatoffers the opportunity for an unusual day at the beach.Prainha is a black sand beach of volcanic origin, close to the scenic point of São Lourenço. The Piedade Dunes, which contain limestone fossils of geomorphologic interest, can be found around this beach.The landscape surrounding this beach is a stark contrast to that found on most of the rest of the island. Here, the usual shades of green are replaced by an arid landscape of yellows, browns and oranges.This bathing area has a restaurant, changing rooms, sunshades and sun loungers, as well as a car park.

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Ponta de Sao Lourenco

This peninsula is volcanic in origin, and is mainly made of basalt, although there are also some limestone sediment formations. At the end of the Point there are two islets: the Cevada, Metade or Desembarcadouro Islet, and the S. Lourenço Point, Farol or Fora Islet. The stone partition marks where the Regional government’s land begins, and is part of the Madeira Natural Park. The peninsula is classified as a partial natural reserve and the Desembarcadouro Islet is a total natural reserve. All the land and sea by the North coast, up to a depth of 50m, is part of the European network of important community sites - Natura 2000.The semi-arid climate and its exposure to North winds have sculpted the low vegetation and explain the lack of trees, which distinguish this area from the rest of the Island and is a veritable natural heritage. Here you can see the Island’s basal plate at its best and several rare and endemic plants. Of the 138 species of plant identified on the peninsula, 31 are endemic (exclusive) to Madeira island. In terms of fauna there is one of the largest colonies of seagull (Larus cachinnans atlantis) in the region, which nests on the Desembarcadouro islet.Along the route you can often see several bird species such as the Berthelot’s Pipit (Anthus bertheloti madeirensis), the Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis parva), the Common Canary (Serinus canaria canaria), and the Kestrel (Falco tinunculus). Protected marine birds also nest here such as Cory’s Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea), the Band-rumped Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma castro), Bulwer’s Petrel, (Bulweria bulwerii), and the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). The Madeiran lizard (Lacerta dugesii), which is the island’s only reptile, is very common here. Another interesting aspect of this area is the high number of endemic land molluscs (24), commonly known as snails.In the sea, you may be lucky enough to spot the world’s rarest seal, known in Madeira as a Sea-wolf (Monachus monachus).The Sardinha house is the base for a group of Rangers who work for the Madeira natural park, and who are responsible for watching over the area.On the horizon to the South you can see Ilhas Desertas (Deserted Islands) and to the North the Porto Santo Islands.

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Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Lighthouse View 1 – Cais do Sardinha to Lighthouse and return Quinta do Lorde?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023