Portugal · LEVADA WALKS
Flat paths beside hand-cut water channels, running through laurel forest and along cliff faces where the drop is the only difficulty. The 5 guided walks below are graded, priced, and honest about the tunnels and the vertigo.
Review of Madeira’s guided Rabaçal Valley levada walk, with 25 Fontes waterfalls, hotel pickup, tunnel crossing, tips, and value advice.
“Lovely walk with lots of information about local plants and wildlife. Plenty of chances to get photos. Guide was very friendly and recommended other things to see and do and places to eat out.”
Review of Madeira’s 25 Fontes and Risco Levada hike, with shared transfer, practical trail tips, costs, timing, crowds, and who should book.
“Pedro was punctual and gave us good tips. The hike was beautiful.”
Explore Madeira’s east by minibus, from Pico do Arieiro and a levada walk to Santana, rum tasting, coastal views, and lunch.
“Great trip. Our guide was knowledgeable about the island and also pointed out the fruit, veg and flowers growing along the roadsides. We saw so much in just one day. It was a small group and we had plenty of time at each stop to wander off on our own and do whichever thing suited us best. We especially loved the Levada walk and the views after driving up above the cloud level. Really good value for money and a great introduction to Madeira”
Review of Madeira’s PR9 Caldeirão Verde hike transfer, with practical advice on distance, tunnels, weather, pricing, pickup, and trail difficulty.
“Gorgeous hike, amazing scenery and waterfalls and barely any incline. Getting wet is unavoidable but part of the fun! Highly recommend”
Ride Madeira’s Camacha levadas by e-bike through eucalyptus and laurel forest, with mountain views, local stories, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Vincenzo (sorry if that's not quite right!) was brilliant. We were picked up on time, and taken to the start of the trail where the e-bikes were explained to us. We are inexperienced, but it was very easy to understand. Even as inexperienced cyclists, the e-bikes made this trip very enjoyable, as you can choose the level of assistance from the motor as needed. The entire ride was full of beautiful scenery, including several breathtaking viewpoints. There were a few thrills with downhill bits, but nothing that required particularly advanced biking skills. On the uphills, we were VERY grateful for the electric motors to assist! Vincenzo had lots…”
From the cave boats to the cellar tastings, and the best of each.
