V-ZIMBRALINHO (Vereda do Zimbralinho) is a 2.3 km each way (4.6 km round trip), medium, community route. Whether it is worth hiking right now depends on live conditions and today's official status, re-checked every 20 minutes in the live app.
Porto Santo, Madeira
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ⓘ Source & safety
Track and waypoints from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Planning aid, not a safety guarantee. Check the official trail status and conditions before you go.About Vereda do Zimbralinho
From the Morenos picnic park, compacted tracks cross Porto Santo's dry southwest to two classified geosites: the Zimbralinho cove, where textbook pillow lavas from the island's submarine phase frame a pebble beach with clear water good for snorkelling, and the Miradouro das Flores viewpoint on the cliffs facing Ilhéu de Baixo. The final drop to the cove is short but steep and loose. No bus reaches this side of the island: car, taxi or bike only.
Vereda do Zimbralinho (V-ZIMBRALINHO) is a round trip route of about 4.6 km in Porto Santo.
What you'll see
Expect coastal cliffs and ocean views, panoramic viewpoints and exposed, drop-side sections.
The path runs between roughly 2 m and 164 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Vereda do Zimbralinho is officially graded medium by IFCN, based on 4.6 km round trip, 136 m of ascent and some exposed sections.
How long it takes
Allow about 2h 10m for the round trip (you return the same way).
The app's live 0-100 score also flags the latest safe start time for the day. See it in the app.
Getting there and back
Starts at Parque de Merendas dos Morenos. Ends at Praia do Zimbralinho. No car park is mapped at the start, so plan to leave the car on the road nearby. No bus serves the Morenos/west side; car, taxi or bike only
What to bring
Sturdy shoes for the steep, loose final descent to the cove; water, no facilities at the beach
Best time to walk it
Dry season May to September; the west-coast clifftops are notoriously windy; no shade beyond the Morenos trees
Coastal walks are often at their best in soft late-afternoon light.
A live 0-100 score picks the best 30-minute window for the day. See today's window in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vereda do Zimbralinho worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Vereda do Zimbralinho, the safe-start window, how busy it is and the official IFCN status, then gives one honest go-or-wait score from 0 to 100, re-checked every 20 minutes. It is decision-support, not a safety clearance: an official IFCN closure always overrides the score, no matter how good the weather looks.
How long is Vereda do Zimbralinho?
Vereda do Zimbralinho is about 4.6 km round trip.
How difficult is Vereda do Zimbralinho?
Vereda do Zimbralinho is officially graded medium by IFCN.
How long does Vereda do Zimbralinho take to walk?
Allow about 2h 10m for the round trip.
Can I download a GPX track for Vereda do Zimbralinho?
Yes. Tap Download GPX on this page: the first download on any device asks for an email so we can also send the free trail pack, then every later trail downloads instantly.
Is Vereda do Zimbralinho free to walk?
Yes. Vereda do Zimbralinho needs no reservation and has no fee. Only the regulated official PR trails require a paid SIMplifica booking; this one you simply walk.
Where does Vereda do Zimbralinho start and finish?
Vereda do Zimbralinho starts at Parque de Merendas dos Morenos and finishes at Praia do Zimbralinho.
What will I see on Vereda do Zimbralinho?
Highlights include coastal cliffs and ocean views, panoramic viewpoints and exposed, drop-side sections.
When is the best time to hike Vereda do Zimbralinho?
Dry season May to September; the west-coast clifftops are notoriously windy; no shade beyond the Morenos trees
How do I check live conditions for Vereda do Zimbralinho?
Levadas scores Vereda do Zimbralinho from 0 to 100 using live weather, official status and crowd signals, refreshed every 20 minutes. Open the trail in the app to see the live score and the best time to go today.