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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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Sardine House cafe & snacks, Ponta de São Lourenço, 9200-044 Caniçal, Portugal
Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Canical, Portugal 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
Sardine House cafe & snacks, Ponta de São Lourenço, 9200-044 Caniçal, Portugal 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
Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Canical, Portugal 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.
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
GuilhermeG2430
02 May 2022
Fantástica viagem! Bem organizado, funcionários super prestáveis com conhecimento sobre a história da ilha e locais onde fomos passando!
Uma experiência a repetir!
alxsandu
07 Aug 2021
Very nice experience and very nice staff. They took us on a longer path than expected, and also have been very useful with the explanations. Sometimes it was difficult to hear them, because of wind and noise, so a voice amplifier might be useful. But all in all a great experience, felt very safe at all times, especially in the bigger waves up north.
Definitely a must.
amergon
04 Aug 2021
Esta viagem foi muito agradável graças à beleza da envolvente e simpatia da tripulação!
Desde o Cais do Sardinha até ao Farol e depois para terra, foi sempre muito bonito! Obrigado
This tour in
Madeira
is organized by
Madeira Sea Emotions
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