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PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar

PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar — the trail guide

The PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar is a 1.7 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 1-2 hours, with 0 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric.

PR 19 follows the caminho real, the paved royal road that was the only link between clifftop Prazeres and the fishing village of Paúl do Mar before the coast road was blasted through. In 1.8 km it drops roughly 500 metres in tight stone switchbacks pinned to the cliff face, with the Atlantic filling the view the whole way down. Most walkers descend in about an hour, eat or swim at the seafront, then take a taxi or the west-coast bus back up rather than re-climbing the steps.

Quick facts

Distance1.7 km
Total ascent0 m
Typical duration1-2 hours
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
High point543 m
CountryPortugal
RegionPortugal

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 3 m · high point 543 m · 0 m total ascent over 1.7 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 520 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan15°11°77 mm
Feb15°11°83 mm
Mar15°11°105 mm
Apr16°12°84 mm
May18°13°40 mm
Jun19°15°56 mm
Jul22°17°7 mm
Aug23°18°11 mm
Sep22°17°34 mm
Oct21°16°92 mm
Nov18°14°88 mm
Dec16°13°96 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar?

The PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar is 1.7 km, and most hikers complete it in 1-2 hours. Total elevation gain is 0 m.

How difficult is the PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the PR 19 — Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.752, -17.217 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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