A short and easy circular walk through Madeira’s magical laurisilva forest (a UNESCO World Heritage site), perfect for a relaxed family outing. The trail loops through ancient trees, moss-covered rocks, and dappled forest light — a great introduction to Madeira’s native woodland for little explorers. There’s also a lovely picnic area nearby, so you can pack lunch and turn it into a full day out in nature.
- Distance: 2 km (circular)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Duration: ~40 minutes
- Start/End: Chão dos Louros, Santana
- Accessible by: Car, ~45 minutes from Funchal
- Starting point: 32°45’36.7″N 17°01’05.7″W – Google Maps