Start: S. Jorge Water Treatment Plant Finish: S. Jorge Water Treatment Plant Time: 3h 30m Distance: 5.1Km (+5.1Km return) The trail that follows alongside the Levada do Rei begins at the Water Treatment Plant at Quebradas in São Jorge, and ends at the source of the levada in the spectacular Ribeiro Bonito stream. The first […]
Start: Prazeres Finish: Paúl do Mar Time: 1h 20m Distance: 1.8Km This walk is located in the western area of Madeira Island. It links the parish of Prazeres with Paúl do Mar and drops from an altitude of 550 metres to sea level. In the parish of Prazeres, take advantage of the opportunity […]
Start: E.R. 111 Finish: Terra Chã Time: 1h 30 m Distance: 2,7 Km (+ 2,7 Km to return) The trail starts at Regional Road E.R.111 and, following the route to the top of Pico Branco we encounter a huge prismatic formation in which the footpath itself was carved. It is called Rocha Quebrada […]
Start: Moledo Finish: Canhão Belvedere Time: 1h 30m/2h 15m Distance: 3.2 Km/4.6 Km This trail begins at Moledo, next to the Regional Highway and continues up the forestry road. With two alternate routes to follow, one being along the north side the other along the south side of Pico do Facho. The latter has the […]
Start: Fonte d’Areia Finish: Fonte d’Areia Time: 30 min Distance: 0.5 Km (+0.5 Km return) This trail begins at the Regional Highway and is characterised by its descent along the face of the fossil cliff of Fonte da Areia to the Calhau beach. The spectacular sandy cliff sculpted by the wind over the years is […]
Levada do Castelejo is one of the most well-known walking paths of Porto da Cruz civil parish. This is an easy and charming walk. This walking path offers great and panoramic views over some of the villages of Madeira northern coast. Besides, it will lead walkers to the amazing Castelejo waterfall. It it take 2 […]
The Fonte do Bispo it`s a fountain with a “espalda tardo-maeirista” in stonework where has a huge center in arched. This fountain was built in the XVIII century. Although, nowadays it`s uninhabited. In this place are registered English names that retract the periodic pilgrimage to outsiders. For this reason, the fountain is also known as […]
This walking path is one of the most well-known and appreciated walks among the locals of Porto da Cruz civil parish. “Boca do Risco” is a magnificent and pleasant walk, where walkers can enjoy panoramic breathtaking views over the sea and montains. It has an extention of 15km.
The Levada Walk of Queimadas alloys the Faial parish to Santana parish. This link offers natural views such as waterfalls, flowers, trees and unique birds. Although this unique views, this track offer old underground connections. These connections are stone tunnels that had made by hand.
This track initiate at Faial parish in the Levada Walk of Fajã da Nogueira and ends at Caldeirão Verde at Faial parish. Along the levada walk, we are surrounded by an amazing nature that offers us a huge attractive set of elements.
The Levada Walk of Cruzinhas is situated in Faial parish. This track shows the strong nature that this parish has through the flora and fauna.
Achada do Marques is situated in Ilha civil parish, in Santana. This beautiful place belongs to Madeira Natural Park, located between the trees and indigenous plants. Here, you can hear birds singing, in any time of the year.
This trail begins at the Queimadas Forestry Park and winds along the walkway of the levada of Caldeirão Verde at 990 m elevation, in the municipality of Santana. The levada of Caldeirão Verde is an impressive work of art built in the 18th century that begins in the main stream bed of the Caldeirão Verde […]
Pico das Pedras Forest Park is an amazing park situated in Santana civil parish. It has a huge variety of endemic flora. This is a place worth of visiting.
Paúl da Serra is one of the most beautiful places in Madeira Island. Ecah year, thousands of tourists visit this plateau to see its stunning views over the green mountains and valleys. Paúlda Serra is the longest plateau, as well as the highest one in Madeira Island. This place is a starting point of many […]
This is one of the most famous levadas in Madeira Island. Bica da Cana is also a popular weekend picnic site for many locals and tourists. The starting point is nearby the Estanquinhos Posto Florestal forest house. Bica da Cana is a a fine country walk on a picturesque levada, with some descends and ascends. […]
The Fanal Lagoon is situated in the Fanal area, namely between Ribeira da Janela and Paúl da Serra. Besides, this amazing place is surrounded by the evergreen Laurissilva forest. This lagoon is a volcanic crater that fills up after the rainy season.
Fanal is situated in Porto Moniz municipality, namelly a litte above Ribeira da Janela. It is one of the most beautiful touristic places and offer visitors dazzling views over the hills and mountains. This place priviledges from beautiful sights of landscape and sea, where people can enjoy fantastic breathtaking and panoramic views. Besides, Fanal has […]
