It is the last night before Ribeira da Janela. Water, car park and bins according to the IFCN page, but no WC or fire pit. The Polícia Florestal checks for campers without a permit here (DN Madeira, 2025).
- Location
- Fanal, forest of centuries-old til trees (ER209 tarmac road), Porto Moniz (Portugal)
- Booking
- Camping permit compulsory, to be obtained before the night on SIMplifica: https://simplifica.madeira.gov.pt/services/8-25-101 (keep it on you for checks by the Polícia Florestal). Forest police for the area: +351 969 086 465.
- Rates
- IFCN camping permit: €5 per tent per night (2026 rate, Portaria n.º 801/2025 as amended by Portaria n.º 48/2026); Madeira residents exemptindicative price
- Run by
- public: IFCN (Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza, IP-RAM)
Position: On the main route, km 79.5 from Caniçal.
Facilities
Which stage of the Madeira Crossing?
- Stage 5: Fontes Ruivas – Fanal17.3 km · 410 m ascent
- Stage 6: Fanal – Ribeira da Janela10.4 km · 110 m ascent
Location
Coordinates: 32.80969, -17.14167 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
- Madeira.LifeGîte · 3.4 km as the crow flies
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- Brisa MarInn · 3.8 km as the crow flies
- Casa das VideirasB&B · 3.8 km as the crow flies
- Zona de acampamento da Fonte do BispoCampsite · 4.2 km as the crow flies
- Caminho Real RoomB&B · 4.5 km as the crow flies