Madeira Island is an exotic destination, with magnificent landscapes and a subtropical climate for nature lovers. On this island you can do several activities that will leave you surrender, such as the well-known levada walks.
And there are several levada walks that provide you with beautiful landscapes, in which you can enjoy moments of tranquility and also take beautiful pictures for later recall.
The best levada walks that will make your stay unforgettable
1. Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
1. Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
The walk has a duration of 2 and a half hours and it is a 4km route. During this walk, you will find beautiful landscapes of the eastern tip of the island, where you can observe and take some photos.
It is part of the natural park of Madeira and is located at the tip of Caniçal. The South, are the Desert Islands and the North of Porto Santo Island. Along the route, there are characteristics of the area, such as the characteristic wind, the unique species, as well as its fauna and flora.
The rock formations are the result of the island’s volcanic origin and are beautiful features and appreciated by everyone who makes this route, taking into account the details highlighted. A few kilometers below the peninsula, you can go down to the seaside and take a dip, returning lighter and with less feeling of tiredness, while enjoying the beautiful landscape.
2. Levada dos prazeres
2. Levada dos prazeres (Credits: Wikipedia)
This levada walk takes place in the municipality of Calheta and is done for approximately 2 hours. At a distance of 6 kilometers, it will reveal several magnificent landscapes that will make the whole route be worth.
Walking next to fountain, will enjoying the flora and fauna, surcharges and valleys and open fields, with the presence of settlements and agricultural crops. Also, go will assist residents of homes in the course of their daily tasks in which encompasses handle their land and livestock.
This engaging journey in the pleasures area unleashes a mix of emotions that make this trip unforgettable. The contrast of vegetation and other lands, give rise to a moment of tranquility and welcoming portuguese culture.
This is an easy route, in which the climate is favorable almost every day of the year and you can then enjoy a relaxing and purifying walk.
3. Levada do Caldeirão Verde
3. Levada do Caldeirão Verde (Credits: Wikipedia)
The Caldeirão Verde levada walk is a well-known walk among the island’s residents and also by many tourists who visited it on their visit to the island. This trail starts at the Parque Florestal das Queimadas, providing a stunning view of the inside of the island.
It is part of the Laurissilva forest, where it is possible to appreciate the variety of plant species. Also, some species of birds are also observed and, when walking along this route, you can enjoy a green and pleasant landscape that this provides.
Upon arrival at the expected Caldeirão Verde, there is a waterfall that starts at the top of the “Caldeirão”, creating an emerald green lagoon, in which you can dive and enjoy the fresh and relaxing water.
This route has a duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes and a distance of 6.5 kilometers, being able to enjoy along the walk an exceptional landscape of nature that the island provides.
4. Levada do Alecrim
4. Levada do Alecrim (Credits: Wikipedia)
This walk has a duration of approximately 1 to 2 hours and a distance of 6.8 km. This walk has a short and accessible path for anyone, and you can enjoy beautiful landscapes along the way and take beautiful pictures of them.
During the walk you can enjoy a large vegetation, as well as different species of regional fauna, such as birds. You will also find lagoons and waterfalls that will make this route even more unforgettable.
Along this route you can stop to relax, as well as having a small snack, while enjoying the magnificent view. Also, you can dive in the lagoon Dona Beja that you will find along the walk, while enjoying a moment of tranquility , observing the nature.
When you reach the end of the walk, you return to the beginning, following the same route, while enjoying the beautiful landscape again during this tour.
5. Levada das 25 Fontes
5. Levada das 25 Fontes (Credits: Wikipedia)
The Levada das 25 Fontes attracts several tourists along the year, who seek to enjoy moments of tranquility and relaxation close to the magnificent nature that the island has to offer. Along this walk you will accompany the sound of nature, the plant species and the sound of the waterfall, which will bring you great comfort during your tour.
This walk takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours, and a distance of 9 kilometers. You can start the route in two different ways and in both areas, easily find the trail.
On this route it is possible to observe one of the most charming valleys on Madeira Island, that is the Rabaçal Valley.
The walk begins in Paul da Serra, in the Calheta area. So, in the beginning of the route we observe the cascata do risco, where you can dive in and enjoy a relaxing time while enjoying the nature around you.
Along the way, it will make a few stops, from which you can enjoy all the beautiful scenery that the island it provides. This is an accessible walk, which you will want to repeat.
6. Vereda do Pico Ruivo
6. Vereda do Pico Ruivo (Credits: Wikipedia)
The Vereda do Pico Ruivo starts in Achadas do Teixeira and aims to reach the highest peak on the island, Pico Ruivo. Along the walk you will find several magnificent landscapes, composed of mountains and peaks of the island, such as Pico das Torres and Pico do Areeiro. Also, during this walk, it is still possible to observe the Ponta de São Lourenço.
Along the walk you will find the Pico Ruivo shelter, where you will find access to 3 paths, allowing you to reach Pico Ruivo. Upon reaching the peak, you will observe a set of unforgettable landscapes, ranging from the peaks, agricultural land, to the sea and clouds.
The route lasts approximately 1 to 2 hours and a distance of 5.4 kilometers. With this walking path accessible medium, will highlight moments of relaxation and the possibility of observing various landscapes unique.
7. Levada da Ribeira da Janela
7. Levada da Ribeira da Janela (Credits: Wikipedia)
The Levada da Ribeira da Janela is also a well-known walk among residents and tourists , but with a less accessible route. This, lasts approximately 5 to 8 hours and a distance of 2.8 kilometers.
This walk begins in Lamaceiros, in the municipality of Porto Moniz and promises an amazing route, with beautiful landscapes and experiences. Along this walk, you will be taken to the inside of the Vale da Ribeira da Janela and, you will find several tunnels with a different passage that will attract your attention.
During the walk you will have access to privileged views that arise, with the fauna and flora of Madeira Island. At the end of the route, you will find a magnificent view of the Ribeira da Janela, where you can see large rocks and a pure and crystalline waterfall, creating several lagoons.
During the route you can take the opportunity to take a break for a picnic, enjoying some quiet and relaxing moments and, still, dive in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons.
8. Levada do Ribeiro Frio
8. Levada do Ribeiro Frio (Credits: Wikipedia)
This levada walk takes approximately 5 hours and has a distance of 11 kilometers. It is a accessible walk and one of the most beautiful on Madeira Island. Along the route you will find a garden, a trout pond, well known to residents and access to two very attractive walking routes.
This is one of the most requested walks on the island with several species of flora and fauna on the island. The beautiful view that is found during the walk, makes the whole route be worth. The large number of vegetation and the serene environment, transmits tranquility and a relaxing moment to those who make this journey with the possibility of a new visit.
The walk takes place along a walk that transports water along the entire route, in which some trout are observed. also, the whole experience lived is worth the journey, and people tend to repeat the walk in another visit.
9. Levada do Rei
9. Levada do Rei (Credits: Wikipedia)
The Levada do Rei is a walk of a duration of approximately 3 and a half hours and a distance of 5.3 kilometers. Through this, there are watched magnificent views of farmland of São Jorge and Santana.
The trail starts at the Estação de Tratamento das Águas in São Jorge and ends, in the same place. In the first stage of this route, there is endemic vegetation and vegetation created after the island was discovered, as well as the distant village.
Along the walk you will find the island’s natural flora and fauna, as is the case with the laurels, scattered throughout Madeira. Among the forest, you will watch and enjoy a beautiful view, which will continue until the end of the route, with the presence of vegetation and species diversity and also, the abundance of clear water.
10. Vereda do Fanal
10. Vereda do Fanal (Credits: Wikipedia)
The Vereda do Fanal starts at the plateau of Paúl da Serra and ends at Posto Florestal do Fanal. With a duration of approximately 4 hours and a distance of 10 kilometers, this walk is easy to do. Also, the trail is inserted in an area of forest cover, originating from the island, in excellent condition, called Laurissilva forest.
During the walk, between ascents and descents and, in which part of the route is open, making the landscape wider, you will find several unforgettable landscapes that made this route equally magnificent.
And some route areas are more closed, is surprised for vegetation of laurissilva forest, where you can observe several species and relax the body and mind.
You will witness several viewpoints, where you will also enjoy unforgettable landscapes and in which you can photograph, to remember later. After, at the end of the walk, at Fanal, you can take a break and enjoy the nature environment offered.
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