Walking Footpaths
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PS PR1 - Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã
Distance: 2,7 kmTrail crossing a unique rocky formation, steep as Madeira walks, up to 460 meters. The summit is covered by cypresses and where most endemic flora in the island of Porto Santo can be found. This area is also part of the Natura 2000 network.
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PS PR2 - Vereda do Pico Castelo
Distance: 3,2 Km (VO) /4,6 km (VE)Involving 210m of ascent, this walk tours the south side of Pico do Facho, and constitutes the longest walk on Porto Santo.
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PS PR3 Levada do Pico do Castelo (Camacha - Ribeiro Formoso – Capela da Graça)
Distance: 4,1 kmThe route begins at the Regional Road 120 and continues towards the foothill of Pico do Castelo, circumventing its south slope, surrounded by the Levada do Pico do Castelo until Ribeiro Formoso.
(Note: Accessible in the section between Camacha and Capela da Graça. The remaining part of this footpath is closed (tunnel).