Dust is here from a Sahara wind storm, and allergies slow us down. It’s Carnaval in Funchal and the city is waiting for the parade. We are doing some shopping, but try to sneak the view from Parque de Santa Catarina. We hear music, but the stands and the street are empty. The Avenida do Mar is blocked off, so walking is no problem. In fact, the street seems devoid of tourists as well, and we are able to get a good look at the Palácio de São Lourenço.
At sunset we drive out to the eastern tip of the island, past Caniçal to Ponta de São Lourenço. A boardwalk and simple trail is avilable out to the end - we don’t go quite that far, but the landscape and views are stellar.
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