Walkers using the Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) will face temporary diversions from Wednesday, 30th of September, as repair and improvement works get under way.
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) says short detours will be introduced along sections of the usual route to protect visitors while work takes place. These will be clearly signposted with directional arrows, and all walkers must follow the instructions displayed on site.
The restrictions are expected to remain in place for at least 270 days.
The project represents an investment of €487,175.28, co-financed through PRODERAM20 and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The contract allows 360 days for completion and aims to improve safety and conditions for walkers on one of Madeira’s best-known trails.
During a recent visit, Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture Eduardo Jesus said the priority was to make the route safer while protecting the natural features that make Ponta de São Lourenço distinctive.
He added that the work forms part of a wider programme to improve Madeira’s walking routes, including infrastructure repairs and measures to accommodate current levels of use.
The aim, he said, is to ensure that residents and visitors can enjoy the trails safely and responsibly, with as little impact on the landscape as possible.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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