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Distance: 11.01 mi
Elevation gain: 3,412 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 5,433 ft
Max elevation: 2,392 ft
TrailRank: 19
Min elevation: 36 ft
Trail type: One Way

Coordinates: 1406
Uploaded: September 2, 2023
Recorded: September 2023

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near Prazeres, Madeira (Portugal)

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Itinerary description

approx. 4,5 - 5 hours | 17,5 km | +50 m | -650 m Organizational At 09:00 you will be picked up from your hotel by a transfer organized by Eurohike and taken to the starting point in Prazeres. On your drive, you will cross the island from the north to the south coast. From the starting point you will then hike to your hotel by the sea in Calheta. The descent from the end of the levada (KM 13.6) is on a steep asphalt road, if this is very uncomfortable for you, please call the service phone one hour before and you will be picked up at Restaurante Calheta Green. Your hike Today, except for the final descent, you will hike the entire day in a relaxed manner without any incline along Levada Nova, also called "Eucalyptus Levada". You can really breathe in the dense eucalyptus forest, finding the way is very easy. In numerous bends the watercourse always winds along the mountainside - a wonderful levada hike! The area was heavily affected by the forest fires in 2016, watch how quickly the forest returns to its old beauty! To get to the sea to Calheta, you then hike on small roads partly steeply down through the village of Lombo do Salao and reach the golden sandy beach of your overnight stay with wonderful coastal views! If you would like to avoid the steep piece on asphalt (about KM 13.6 to 15.6), can ask one hour before at the service cell phone for a transfer from Restauarant Calheta Green.

Waypoints

Calheta Beach

Avenida Dom Manuel I 3, 9370-133 Estreito da Calheta

Calheta - Marina

The new marina is a meeting place for both locals and tourists. Discover the numerous cafes and restraurants and stroll along between the many boats. There are numerous providers directly at the harbor that offer, for example, deep-sea fishing, whale and dolphin watching excursions, as well as numerous water sports.

Calheta Green

Estrada Dr. Roberto Monteiro n. 345, 9370-163 Estreito da Calheta

Savoy Saccharum Resort & Spa

Rua da Serra de Água 1, 9370-087 Arco da Calheta

Restaurante Convento Das Vinhas

Estr. Simão Gonçalves Câmara 34, 9370 Lombo Do Doutor

Calheta - beach

The man-made beach is unique in Madeira, the sand was specially shipped in from Morocco. You will find nice beach bars, showers and changing rooms.

Prazeres

This place is considered one of the most beautiful in Madeira, so take a look around! The Quinta Pedagogica is particularly famous the "instructive country house" is to teach its visitors about traditional plants and animals, as well as their husbandry and use. Likewise, homemade farm products are sold. There are various farm animals,as well as ostrich and llamas to admire, a nice herb garden and a cozy tea house. A small fee is required for part of the site (turnstile at the entrance, possibly have € 1,- to 2,- in change ready). You can also admire the pretty church Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Neves!

Calheta

Calheta is home to one of the few marinas in Madeira. It is also a popular meeting place for locals. In addition to restaurants and snack bars, deep-sea fishing, whale and dolphin watching trips, and a variety of water sports provide plenty of variety. Opposite the promenade there are some small stores and a supermarket.

A Pedreira

Estrela da calheta Laranjeiras 594, loja 2a, 9370-175 Funchal

Hotel Savoy Saccharum

Rua Serra de Agua 1, 9370-083 Arco da Calheta

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