PR 2 - Vereda do Urzal

This trail begins at Fajã dos Cardos, in the parish of Curral das Freiras, and follows the old path used by our ancestors to connect the south and north coasts of Madeira Island.
The trail climbs continuously until reaching Boca das Torrinhas, from where it descends all the way down to Lombo do Urzal, in the parish of Boaventura.
Access to Pico Ruivo is possible through the existing connection to trail PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada, at the Boca das Torrinhas junction.
The scenery at Boca das Torrinhas is remarkable, both for the contrast between the peaks surrounding Curral das Freiras, featuring the island's highest point, Pico Ruivo (1862m), and for the panoramic view of the Curral das Freiras valley itself.
The presence of exotic vegetation at the beginning of the trail precedes a lush area of natural vegetation, including both high-altitude plants and Laurissilva forest - classified as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site since December 1999.