The peninsula Ponta de São Lourenço, which stretch towards north-east. The climate and biotope similar to that of the Desertas Islands; hot and dry! In the middle of the pic the Natural Park's field station is visible. Photo: Niklas Holmström, Sweden.
Two well-known Swedish birders scanning the area (from left: Dan Zetterström & Bosse Carlsson) in July 2005. Photo: Niklas Holmström, Sweden.	Part of the peninsula Ponta de São Lourenço and the village Caniçal seen from the plane (when leaving Madeira). Photo: Ivan Miksik, Czech Republic.
The walk both ways take about 2-3 hours, but is indeed worth the time as the views is amazing and breath-taking. Photo: Niklas Holmström, Sweden.	Along the north-side of the peninsula there is several islets and very steep cliffs. Just take it easy and enjoy the walk! Photo: Niklas Holmström, Sweden.
The dry biotope attract bird species such as Rock Sparrows, Buzzards and many passage migrants! Photo: Håkan Sandin, Sweden.	During spring the north-easterly peninsula function as a "tunnel" for passage migrants. Never know what to find here! Photo: Håkan Sandin, Sweden.
A gang of "armoured" Swedish birders visting the peninsula. High-heeled shoes don't belong in this area! Photo: Stina Grönberg, Sweden.	In desperate search for Rock Sparrows at the peninsula? In time you'll be rewarded, but not necessarly with Rocks... Photo: Stina Grönberg, Sweden.

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