Along Levada

On the East side of Madeira lies a really popular tour which offers dramatic mountain and forest views, as well as some of the best coastal views available on the island. The tour, which includes a three-course meal, is done in modern air-conditioned minibuses that only seat 8 or 15 people plus the guide/driver. Popular stops Viewpoint Funchal Pico Arieiro 1800m 3 highest point in the island Walk in the laurel forest Santana stop for lunch (popular portuguese 3 course meal with drinks included) Guindaste skywalk – Faial Rum tasting porto cruz (free) Ponta do Rosto – Eastern point island viewpoint. Return Funchal

A magnificent half day walk along 5.5Km of the levada of Serra do Faial which is over one hundred years old.

The Rabaçal 25 Fontes walk is very beautiful for its diversity of plants and green vegetation that we can see, also the famous Levadas of the Madeira Island. Levadas are water channels, and this is one of the most famous of the whole island, because the landscapes and unforgettable sensations will stay in the thoughts of those who do this levada. Starting from Rabaçal, you will find an immense variety of species of flora and fauna madeirenses. The walk through the middle of the Laurissilva forest, through the irrigation canals that reach the lagoon from the 25 Fontes, it is the most beautiful point of the whole walk, with a large waterfall falling into a small lagoon. It is one of the most famous of all the island because of the unforgettable landscapes and sensations along the whole walk. Come enjoy with us the most beautiful walk in Madeira.

Explore the Levada do Caldeirão Verde, one of the best walk in Santana. Learn about the 'levadas', irrigation channels originally constructed to carry water to crops in the dry southeast . Walk through luxuriant vegetation and discover Madeira´s National Park, part of the UNESCO sites.

Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek in Caldeirão Verde. Explore the incredible Laurissilva Forest and mystical trail along a water channel, with green views on one side and stunning waterfalls along the other. Observe the waterfalls, ancient endemic trees, the Levada trail, and feel the nature of Queimadas. Get picked up at your accommodation with a shared transfer (up to 8 guests per van). Arrive at your destination and receive your hike instructions with scheduling and map explanation. The hike is a round trip trail totalling 15 km in length. The starting point will be at Queimadas Park. The ending point will be at the end of PR JOEL trail (um Caminho para todos trail) for another 1.9km (20/25 minutes). This hike will take you roughly 5.5-hours to complete. The minimum elevation on this tour is 872-meters whereas the maximum is 1062-meters, so it's not known for hills or stairs. However, you will encounter 4 tunells with a max lengh of 200 metres.

Taking place in the small village of Porto da Cruz you can admire various crop plantation and study the locals way of living. The fields and their unique shapes make you wonder at how the agriculture is cleverly done.

Hiking along the Levada, an abandoned water line, propels you into a completely different world. As if you were in the setting of Jurassic Park, just the Dinos are missing. The hike along the Levada can also be done if the weather is not perfect. The hike along the Levada is physically easy, but be ready to encounter some wet passages and pass through a short, but dark tunnel. The hike takes about 3 to 4 hours, due to the nature of the trail, the way back will be on the same route.

Lace up your sports shoes and get ready to enjoy an 8-hour guided walk along the best-known 'levada,' (irigation channel) on the island of Madeira, from Ribeiro Frio to Portela. In a small group of no more than 15 people, marvel at the flora and fauna and admire the sweeping views toward Porto da Cruz and Penha d'Aguia, along the way.

A walk along some of the most remote places of the island is highly recommended. We shall walk through a waterfall and go through some small tunnels and then arrive at the incredible waterfall of Caldeirão Verde.

"Ribeiro Bonito" (Beautiful River) is the name given to the torrential stream that feeds the Levada do Rei. This enchanting walk along the "King´s Levada" leads through a fairly pristine laurel forest (world heritahe by UNESCO since 1999) penetrating deep into the delightful valley of the Ribeiro Bonito. This amazing hike take place in the north of Madeira Island.

The levada walk will allow hikers to enjoy the evergreen and luxuriant Rabacal valley situated within the natural park of Madeira, in the North West of the island and discover the concealed treasures of the indigenous Laurisilva forest with its abundance of mosses, lichens and ferns. As you stroll along the levada to Risco and the 25 fountains, the cascading waterfalls will seem to be singing fountains and the tiny translucent lakes will enchant you.

Deep down in Machico's Valley, well known as the Mimosa Valley you will walk along the maintenance path of Levada dos Maroços. Six Kilometres of natural beauty!

A mixed vegetation of endemic and exotic species can be seen along this path. The open views of the valley where at a distance Santana and São Jorge can be seen with a permanent presence of the clear water in the Levada

Walk at you´re own pace on this easy no-stress hike , in one of Madeira´s most beautiful Levadas . Get a chance to wet your hair in the waterfall and go through a hand built tunnel . Enjoy the tranquillity of the beautiful scenery as you walk along the path of the Levada which leads you around the mountainside to the river barge where the levada gets it´s water .After your Walk, you´ll be taken to the village of Ponta do Sol where you can enjoy a beer by the beach, lunch, and even a swim in the sea.

We started from Rabaçal towards the 25 sources. Along the way you can appreciate a wide variety of endemic species of flora and fauna of the Region. If you like, you can soak in the icy waters of the lagoon. Then we continue towards the Risco, where you can admire a splendid waterfall. We finished the trip with a visit to the Rabaçal house.

25 fountains its a magical spot on Madeira Our driver will take you to the start of the Levada walk. Small mini van transfer, maximum 6 people. This walk its a must do if you are in the island. Its a easy/medium walk with fantastic views inside the valleys and forest of Madeira with a lot of water and a major waterfall in the end of the walk. This walk is 9 km, about 4 hours. We offer insurance, pick-up and drop-off. Discover Madeira with us!

Please note this walk its not the standard 25 fountains offered by the big group companies, it has a longer distance and a harder level, its done in Levada, and trails in the middle of the Laurisilva.This is a small group guided walk, done in 17km covering the most and more important part of Rabaçal Area

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Madeira's most captivating landscapes. This tour offers a perfect blend of thrilling offroad experiences, serene hikes along levadas, and awe-inspiring natural beauty. From the sunny village of Ponta do Sol to the dramatic rock formations at Ribeira da Janela, the mystical Fanal Forest, and the breathtaking Cabo Girão Skywalk, each stop promises unique and mesmerizing sights. Ideal for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike, this tour is a journey through the heart of Madeira's hidden gems, leaving you with memories to cherish forever.

The first part of the trail crosses a forested area where some specimens of indigenous vegetation are found here and there. This initial leg of the trail presents travellers with beautiful panoramic views of the São Jorge and Santana farmlands. After the midway point of the trail, the levada that winds from the interior of the island along the mountain slopes passes through a spectacular area of native forest which is well developed and rich in natural biodiversity. The path ends at Ribeiro Bonito, where you are aware of feeling you are in a true sanctuary of nature. This is one of the areas of the Laurisilva forest – World Nature Heritage of UNESCO since 1999, where the genuinely Madeiran vegetation reaches its highest expression and its location and isolation leave one with the sensation of having gone back in time to the discovery of the island.

This wonderful walk begins about 200 meters above Rabaçal´s shelter. Along the path, the Erica arborea and the whortleberry species are predominant. However, as it is a transitional area between the heath and the Laurel Forest, classified as Natural World Heritage by UNESCO since December 1999, you may find other species such as the laurel, the holly, the lily-of-the-valley tree, the pau-branco and the Heberdenia. The Lagoa do Vento is a river basin formed by the water which fall from the top of the cliff, coming from the Ribeira do Lajeado and moving towards the waterfall (or cascade) of Risco. Enjoy this magical and inspiring place, where the silence is only interrupted by the sound of the water, to recharge your energy to return.