Royal Road Bridge

Category: Civil Architecture > Bridge

District: Madeira > Ponta do Sol > Moledos da Madalena do Mar > Lombos

Location

The Ponte do Caminho Real is located in the Lombos area, a part of the locality of Moledos da Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol.

It is situated at a point that was part of an important historical route on the island, maintaining its connection to the original path.

Historical Legacy

This bridge is a structure of historical significance, having been built during the times of the Portuguese monarchy.

It was part of the old "Caminho Real", one of the primitive routes that connected the town of Ponta do Sol to the neighboring parish of Madalena do Mar, demonstrating how travel between localities was done at the time.

Restoration and Use

Over time, the bridge underwent restoration work, under the responsibility of the Ponta do Sol Municipal Council.

Currently, it functions as a pedestrian bridge, allowing passage on foot and offering an observation point over the area where the historic Caminho Real passed.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt