Madeira Levadas

Madeira Levadas are famous worldwide. The madeira levada walks offered in Madeira are regarded in the the top 10 in the world. Walking in Madeira through these open irragation channels that started getting build from the fifteenth century, offer some fantastic scenery through the Laurisilva forests, that are indigenous to the island.

Madeira being a volcanic island is quite mountainous. This combination of tropical climate and mountainous terrain makes it a perfect location for all types of walks, hikes and trekking. Some easy, some more challenging and sometimes dangerous walks & madeira hikes can be found all over the island.

It is important if it is your first time on these madeira levada walks that you use one of our experienced and friendly guides that will help you safely explore the island's natural heritage through a series of levada walks that will have you coming back for more.

Madeira Levadas - Easy

These Madeira Levadas are ment for everyone young and old. Most of these levada walks are only half day walks.

Levada dos Maroços (half day) Days: Friday Distance: 9 km Duration: 3 hours Grade: 2 Easy	Maroços
Levada do Norte - Quinta Grande (half day) Days: Sunday Distance: 9 km Duration: 3 hours Grade: 2 Moderate	Levada do Norte
Paradise Valley Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday Distance: 6 km Duration: 2.5 hours Grade: 1 Easy	Paradise Valley
Nuns Valley Days: Sunday Distance: 7 km Duration: 2.5 hours Grade: 2 Easy Beware: Vertigo	Nuns Valley
Levada do Castelejo Days: Sunday Distance: 5.5 km Duration: 2 hours Grade: 2 Easy	Referta - Castelejo

Madeira Levadas - Moderate

These levada walks most people can handle. These are generally easy/medium walks that are full day excursions.

Rabacal and the 25 fountains Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday Distance: 11 km Duration: 4 hours Grade: 2 Moderate Beware: Tunnels & Vertigo	Rabaçal
Queimadas - Caldeirão Verde Days: Monday, Friday & Saturday Distance: 11 km Duration: 4 hours Grade: 3 Moderate Beware: Tunnels & Vertigo	Queimadas
Laurisilva Landscapes - Ribeiro Frio Days: Wednesday & Friday Distance: 11 km Duration: 4 hours Grade: 3 Moderate Beware: Vertigo	Ribeiro Frio - Portela
Kings Levada - São Jorge Days: Wednesday & Friday Distance: 12 km Duration: 4 hours Grade: 2 Moderate	Levada do Rei
Prazeres - Ponta do Pargo Days: Monday & Friday Distance: 8 km Duration: 3 hours Grade: 3 Moderate Beware: Vertigo	Prazeres

Madeira Levadas - Difficult

These walks are more for the more experienced walkers. Most of these walks are long and have lots of inclines and declines.

Boca da Corrida - Encumeada

Days: Tuesday & Saturday
Distance: 14 km
Duration: 5 hours
Grade: 4 Difficult
Beware: Vertigo

Encumeada

Ponta de São Lourenço

Days: Tuesday & Saturday
Distance: 10 km
Duration: 3 hours
Grade: 4 Difficult
Beware: Vertigo

Ponta de São Lourenço

Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo

Days: Wednesday & Saturday
Distance: 11 km
Duration: 4 hours
Grade: 4 Difficult
Beware: Vertigo

Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo

PLEASE NOTE

For safety reasons we may change, cancel or postpone a walk due to adverse weather conditions
Walking boots or good walking shoes is always essential as is warm clothing in the winter periods.
If required, extra waterproofs, backpacks, torches, & walking sticks are available
A 1.5 liter bottle of water is needed especially on the mountain walks as well as a picnic lunch.
The walks are done in small groups of 8 to 15 people
Bring a camera with or you will regret it!

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

All transfers to and from hotel
Official certified mountain guides
Official certified tourism drivers
Insurance in minibus and on walk

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