Those who visit Madeira and don’t go for a walk in a levada, or at least in a vereda in the mountain, leave their trip incomplete.
Throughout centuries, people from Madeira built kilometers of levadas, a truly heroic job, bearing in mind the topography and dimension of the island. The canals carry the water from the springs and are fundamental for farming and as supply for the population. Currently, levadas are also a tourist attraction much sought-after by hiking lovers or for activities in the wild. They offer excellent walks through the luxuriant forest and the rural landscapes of Madeira. Some canals have dozens of kilometers, but one small part of the trail is enough to feel the beauty of the whole enterprise.
An unforgettable route that reveals both
the endemic vegetation and that which was introduced after the discovery of the
island. At first, you’ll still see the villages, but once you dive in the
interior of the forest, you’ll discover a luxurious path that has more than
five centuries.
São
Jorge (begining and end) > 10 km... READ MORE
The trail leads to a truly enchanted area in the interior of the Island, along a levada which began being used in 1855. From Rabaçal it is possible to take several paths.
Rabaçal (beginning and end) > 9 km > 3 hours... READ MORE
This levada dates from the 17th century and it leads us through the mountains and places so beautiful it takes your breath away.
Parque Florestal das Queimadas (beginning and end) > 13 km > 6 hours... READ MORE
It’s a trail which requires physical stamina, always up the hill,
between the two highest peaks in Madeira. On the way, stopping is imperative
due to the breathtaking landscape.Pico do Areeiro (beginning), Pico Ruivo (end) > 7 km
> 3:30 hours > Difficulty: High... READ MORE
This magnific trail along São Lourenço peninsula, in the eastern area of
the island, offers the opportunity of observing the South and North coasts. The
peninsula, classified as a Partial Nature Reserve, holds ground vegetation full
of endemic plants.
Ponta
de São Lourenço (beginning... READ MORE
A family friendly route along a soft, heather ornate course which leads to the beautiful Dona Beja Lagoon. Diving is imperative.Rabaçal (begining and end) > 6,8 km > 2:30 h > Difficulty: Low... READ MORE
It is worthwhile
walking this trail in Porto Santo, perhaps the most beautiful one. A pathway
that starts at Moledo, next to the Regional Road and offers two different trails,
a shorter one following the northern side of Pico do Facho and another one
longer, on the southern side.Moledo (begining... READ MORE
