vereda da ponta de são lourenço - madeira - portugal

coast sea shore ocean horizon cliff terrain beach cape wave cloud sky cove landscape sand nature this trail eastern island panoramic north south vereda ponta são lourenço peninsula although undulating conditions pleasant hiking experience volcanic basalt limestone sediment two islets: desembarcadouro islet farol islet semi-arid climate exposure northern winds explain vegetation trees place contrasting island heritage home plants diversified fauna besides largest colonies seagulls region protected seabirds shearwaters bulwer's petrels marine species habitat monk-seal walk well-deserved cais sardinha