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 15 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”
Review of Madeira’s 25 Fontes levada walk, 4x4 mountain drive, Cabo Girão Skywalk, guides, costs, tips, and tour drawbacks.
“Enjoyed this experience thoroughly! Knowledgeable and passionate guide. Good timing getting to the falls before all the other groups.”
Review of Madeira’s 8-hour Jeep safari, Balcões Levada walk, Santana houses, rum distillery, and Ponta de São Lourenço for $71.
“Very unique tour because of Victor’s personality, knowledge and driving ability.”
Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk, with forest paths, tunnels, waterfall views, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“We got exactly what we paid for (except a hotel pick up). Alvaro was a great and funny guide who offered loads of information. We would have preferred a self guided tour, but this tour actually pleasantly surprised us.”
Review the 25 Fountains Levada hike in Madeira, with forest trails, waterfalls, tunnel tips, transport details, costs, and honest advice.
“It was amazing hike with very friendly guide Daria.. we had s great time asking questions and learning more and more about Madeira and it's culture”
Review of Madeira’s East Island Tour with levada walk, mountain views, lunch, rum tasting, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Interesting itinerary, perfect weather and excellent guide on an historic anniversary day. Enjoyed the lunch in Santana and rum factory tour afterwards., Only sorry we had to return early to our ship.”
Review the Caldeirão Verde levada walk in Madeira, with tunnels, forest, waterfall, guide tips, transport details, fitness advice, and value.
“It was really good and Marta explained everything carefully emphasising the importance of safety. Unfortunately as we were coming back to the minibus the rain came on very heavy and everyone got soaked. Also minibus seating was a bit cramped for six footers among us. But apart from that really enjoyable.”
Review of Madeira’s easy 5km Serra de Água levada walk, with mountain views, local guides, pickup details, value, and practical tips.
“super walk and competant and open minded, sympathetic guide.”
Review of Madeira’s 25 Fountains levada hike, jeep ride, lunch stop, and Cabo Girão skywalk, with practical tips on price, crowds, and comfort.
“Nice program, well organized, nice and knowledgeable guide (Pedro), beautifull walk. Super day!”
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…”
Walk Madeira’s Levada Nova and Moinhos, cool off beneath a waterfall, then relax by the sea in Ponta do Sol.
“A great day out. Emilio picked us up on time and was very informative and friendly. He even walked from the end of the walk to meet us to make sure we were ok. It was a fabulous and walk along the kevada with far reaching views and a river and waterfalls. Highly Recommended”
Review of Madeira’s Fanal and Assobiadores levada walk, with laurel forest, mountain views, guide tips, food advice, and honest value notes.
“Sara was great! I really enjoyed the walk. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side for the views but it was suitably misty to make the forest atmospheric! Sara taught us a lot about the flora we came across and had interesting anecdotes about her time as a guide.”
From the cave boats to the cellar tastings, and the best of each.
