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PR 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar

PR 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar — the trail guide

The PR 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar is a 1.8 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 1–2 hours, with 2 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (1 m of gain per km, topping out at 562 m).

PR 20 is Madeira's shortest headline walk: an old paved vereda dropping from the church plateau at Prazeres, 560 m above the ocean, to the black-stone lanes of Jardim do Mar in barely 1.8 km. Downhill is relentless; a bus or taxi handles the return.

Quick facts

Distance1.8 km
Total ascent2 m
Typical duration1–2 hours
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness1 m gain per km
High point562 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 43 m · high point 562 m · 2 m total ascent over 1.8 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 563 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°10°83 mm
Mar15°10°105 mm
Apr16°11°84 mm
May17°13°40 mm
Jun19°14°56 mm
Jul21°16°7 mm
Aug23°17°11 mm
Sep21°17°34 mm
Oct20°16°92 mm
Nov17°13°88 mm
Dec16°12°96 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar?

The PR 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar is 1.8 km, and most hikers complete it in 1–2 hours. Total elevation gain is 2 m.

How difficult is the PR 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 1 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 562 m. 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 20 — Vereda do Jardim 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 20 — Vereda do Jardim do Mar?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.748, -17.210 — 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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