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  • Prazeres – Paul do Mar (PR19) – Levada Nova da Calheta

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    near Prazeres, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Pijlmans
    Distance
    10.78mi
    Elevation +
    3192f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofPrazeres – Paul do Mar (PR19) – Levada Nova da Calheta Photo ofPrazeres – Paul do Mar (PR19) – Levada Nova da Calheta Photo ofPrazeres – Paul do Mar (PR19) – Levada Nova da Calheta

    18 km – 660 m ascent Rating: 3 out of 5 The official walk PR19 Caminho Real from Prazeres to Paul do Mar is about 2 km and only downhill. This circular route is more demanding: After the very steep descent from Praze...

    We did the trail in opposite direction. Great trail. Beautifull surroundings. 98% easy hiking. The climb from Paul do Ma...
    VIP66

  • Levada do Caldeirão Verde

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    near Achada do Marquês, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Melissa De Loenzien
    Distance
    8.58mi
    Elevation +
    7385f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofLevada do Caldeirão Verde Photo ofLevada do Caldeirão Verde Photo ofLevada do Caldeirão Verde

    This is a very beautiful and relatively easy hike. Definitely recommend. Some advice: big crowds (busses) will be on the path around noon. Because the path is narrow in places, you will have to wait to let them pass ever...

  • Fanal - Castanheiros - Cedros

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    near Ribeira da Janela, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    luisfreitas
    Distance
    7.08mi
    Elevation +
    2969f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofFanal - Castanheiros - Cedros Photo ofFanal - Castanheiros - Cedros Photo ofFanal - Castanheiros - Cedros

    Levada dos Cedros originates in the water springs of Lombo do Cedro, at an elevation of 1000 meters, located on the slopes of the right bank of the Ribeira da Janela stream. Built in the 17th century, this levada is toda...

  • [Madeira] Levada do Moinho, Ponta de Sol

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    near Quinta do Almeida, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    pedroatg
    Distance
    8.39mi
    Elevation +
    4764f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.0
    Photo of[Madeira] Levada do Moinho, Ponta de Sol Photo of[Madeira] Levada do Moinho, Ponta de Sol Photo of[Madeira] Levada do Moinho, Ponta de Sol

    We started at Ponta de Sol, right behind the Capela do Espírito Santo. The levada is not as greener as the ones in the north, but the end is quite something. But to really see the waterfalls on the picture you have to g...

    Já a fiz diversas vezes, incluindo subindo a ribeira da Ponta do Sol ;)
    pauladesousa

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  • PR1. Pico Areiro - Pico Ruivo

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Spellbound Pilgrim
    Distance
    7.56mi
    Elevation +
    8507f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPR1. Pico Areiro - Pico Ruivo Photo ofPR1. Pico Areiro - Pico Ruivo Photo ofPR1. Pico Areiro - Pico Ruivo

    How to get: There are no buses to pico Areiro. But there are buses from Funchal to Santana that have a stop in Poiso (56, 103 - bus company "Horarios do Funchal"). And from Poiso you will have to get a taxi to Areiro. ...

    Muy recomendable, con vistas espectaculares durante todo el camino. Se recomienda llevar ropa de abrigo, hace frío en la...
    unai egaña

  • Fanal - Cedros

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    near Ribeira da Janela, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    luisfreitas
    Distance
    7.12mi
    Elevation +
    2953f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofFanal - Cedros Photo ofFanal - Cedros Photo ofFanal - Cedros

    Levada dos Cedros originates in the water springs of Lombo do Cedro, at an elevation of 1000 meters, located on the slopes of the right bank of the Ribeira da Janela stream. Built in the 17th century, this levada is toda...

    Very nice track and beautiful scenery. Total ascent is about 350
    frederic.v
    Very nice.
    vikla

  • Cascata do Rabo do Burro ou da Fajã Escura

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    near Cabo da Ribeira, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    luisfreitas
    Distance
    0.74mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofCascata do Rabo do Burro ou da Fajã Escura Photo ofCascata do Rabo do Burro ou da Fajã Escura Photo ofCascata do Rabo do Burro ou da Fajã Escura

    Program your journey towards Ponta Delgada and then up to Lombada. Along the way you'll have a panoramic view of Ponta Delgada. When reaching Segunda Lombada and shortly before the Picnic Park, follow a cement road tha...

    Realizada a 21/09/2019. O percurso é bastante curto mas é difícil de se fazer. O caminho não é claro e estava completame...
    Ricardo_Pestana

  • Pico Branco e Terra Chã

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    near Camacha, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    luisfreitas
    Distance
    2.11mi
    Elevation +
    2487f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofPico Branco e Terra Chã Photo ofPico Branco e Terra Chã Photo ofPico Branco e Terra Chã

    This trail will lead you to one of the compulsory trails on the island of Porto Santo. It is a relatively fast track, which allows the traveler who visits the island of Porto Santo, on a daily program of plane or boat f...

    Percurso muito interessante, paisagens de rara beleza. A não perder...!
    Fernando Damásio

  • Ponta do Pargo - Levada Nova da Calheta

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    near Ponta do Pargo, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Pijlmans
    Distance
    7.14mi
    Elevation +
    1762f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPonta do Pargo - Levada Nova da Calheta Photo ofPonta do Pargo - Levada Nova da Calheta Photo ofPonta do Pargo - Levada Nova da Calheta

    12 km – 420 m ascent Rating: 3 out of 5 We parked at the intersection of the ER101 and Camino do Pedregal just after the village Ponta do Pargo. An alternative start would be at the Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte (Good D...

    Superbe balade tranquille et jolis paysages variés!
    sophie47

  • Pico Arieiro, Madeira

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    arby101ca
    Distance
    3.26mi
    Elevation +
    2533f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofPico Arieiro, Madeira Photo ofPico Arieiro, Madeira Photo ofPico Arieiro, Madeira

    From Pico Arieiro down to Pico Gato, through the tunnel to Pico Torres, though two more tunnels and a traverse along a cliff. We turned back about half way to Pico Ruivo. The climb back up the stairway to heaven was tiri...

    Super mooie omgeving maar toch enige voorbereiding gewenst. toch wel pittig!!
    Dhaese Rudi

  • Madeira - Porto Da Cruz - Boca Do Risco

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    near Fajã do Mar, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    RandoEvasion
    Distance
    8.11mi
    Elevation +
    994f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofMadeira - Porto Da Cruz - Boca Do Risco Photo ofMadeira - Porto Da Cruz - Boca Do Risco Photo ofMadeira - Porto Da Cruz - Boca Do Risco

    ** English - See bottom ** A notre connaissance, cette randonnée est une des plus belles et une des plus sauvages de Madère : situé plein nord, les falaises abruptes s'enfoncent littéralement dans la mer ce qui rend c...

  • Madeira, Caniço - Funchal [PT] (NDES)

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    near Caniço, Madeira (Portugal)
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    havekes.htfj
    Distance
    6.01mi
    Elevation +
    679f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofMadeira, Caniço - Funchal [PT] (NDES) Photo ofMadeira, Caniço - Funchal [PT] (NDES) Photo ofMadeira, Caniço - Funchal [PT] (NDES)

    04-09-2020 Madeira, Caniço - Funchal ================================================================== Wandeling van Caniço naar Funchal. Startpunt is het hoofdplein bij Parochiekerk van Sint Antonius. (R. João Paulo ...

  • PR8 Verada da Ponta de São Lourenço

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    near Caniçal, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Maurizio Pittau
    Distance
    5.16mi
    Elevation +
    1427f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofPR8 Verada da Ponta de São Lourenço Photo ofPR8 Verada da Ponta de São Lourenço Photo ofPR8 Verada da Ponta de São Lourenço

    Vereda of Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) is a completely different hike from the other popular treks in Madeira. It is probably the best-known coastal trail in Madeira and presents us with different landscapes from what we ...

  • 01 Western Funchal Tour

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    near Santo António, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Ewen
    Distance
    8.64mi
    Elevation +
    1414f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 2.67
    Photo of01 Western Funchal Tour Photo of01 Western Funchal Tour Photo of01 Western Funchal Tour

    The trail uses Levada dos Piornais for going out (west) and up to Madeira Shopping before returning to the start using levadas / streets. The start is on Estrada Monumental or alternatively if you travel by car or bus to...

    Leuke trip waarin je kan zien hoe vies de mensen leven daar. Overal afval. Ook in de levadas.
    franklin lippens

  • [Madeira] Queimadas - Caldeirão Verde e do Inferno

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    near Achada do Marquês, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    pedroatg
    Distance
    12.01mi
    Elevation +
    11198f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo of[Madeira] Queimadas - Caldeirão Verde e do Inferno Photo of[Madeira] Queimadas - Caldeirão Verde e do Inferno Photo of[Madeira] Queimadas - Caldeirão Verde e do Inferno

    Levada Caldeirão Verde is one of the most famous and traveled in Madeira. It's an easy walk with a few tunnels (dont't forget your flaslight). As you can see the photos the lake and waterfall are spectacular. The walk...

  • Madeira Feb2016 - Day 7/7 - Porto da Cruz to São Lorenço

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    near Porto da Cruz, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    noGPS
    Distance
    16.54mi
    Elevation +
    4327f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofMadeira Feb2016 - Day 7/7 - Porto da Cruz to São Lorenço Photo ofMadeira Feb2016 - Day 7/7 - Porto da Cruz to São Lorenço Photo ofMadeira Feb2016 - Day 7/7 - Porto da Cruz to São Lorenço

    Estimate: 27km, +1.200m, -1.200m This estimate is probably more realistic than the altitude components measured by my smartphone GPS. Please find the tracks of the other days by searching Wikiloc for "Madeira Feb2016" o...

  • PR-9 Levada do Caldeirao Verde

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    near Achada do Marquês, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Tom De Bruycker
    Distance
    10.31mi
    Elevation +
    9186f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofPR-9 Levada do Caldeirao Verde Photo ofPR-9 Levada do Caldeirao Verde Photo ofPR-9 Levada do Caldeirao Verde

    CORRECTION: +/- 14km & NO elevation gain or losses (ok, maybe +15m,-15m) Very nice levada walk. If you can only do one levada walk on Madeira I highly recommend this one. Very green rainforesty-like levada walk with now...

  • Fajã do Mar

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    near Fajã do Mar, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Melissa De Loenzien
    Distance
    6.78mi
    Elevation +
    5459f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofFajã do Mar Photo ofFajã do Mar Photo ofFajã do Mar

    Lovely coastal hike, very peaceful and quiet. At the halfway point there’s a great place for a quick picnic in the tall grass. Word of advice: we parked a bit too soon along the road, if you keep driving the narrow road ...

  • Pico Grande circular route from Faja dos Cardos (north of Curral Das Freiras)

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
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    PeterJohnTennant
    Distance
    8.31mi
    Elevation +
    6178f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofPico Grande circular route from Faja dos Cardos (north of Curral Das Freiras) Photo ofPico Grande circular route from Faja dos Cardos (north of Curral Das Freiras) Photo ofPico Grande circular route from Faja dos Cardos (north of Curral Das Freiras)

    Anti clockwise circuit to Pico Grande from Faja dos Cardos - rise through the forest to join the ridge (PR1.3) heading west towards Casado, before dropping down to link across and upto Pico Grande on a superb little used...

    Fantastic route. Best and hardest hike I accomplished on Madeira. We did this route clockwise. Our statistics show 1334...
    Nicholas Christoffersen
    incrível caminhada. subida de fajã dos cardos de 900 metros. o tempo para nós foi o dobro.. o tracejado por vezes é em l...
    Alinexavier

  • Levada 25 Fontes y do Risco

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
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    patthai
    with basmeister
    Distance
    7.34mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofLevada 25 Fontes y do Risco Photo ofLevada 25 Fontes y do Risco Photo ofLevada 25 Fontes y do Risco

    10 km hike of Levada das 25 Fontes e Risco. Very pretty as we walked the whole way along this Levada (a typical Madeiran aquaduct). We crossed some amazing views and waterfalls, and ended up at a pristine looking waterfa...

    Very beautiful scenery with loads of wildlife, but a few things to be aware of: - Long, dark & narrow tunnel, I do not...
    amber.charlotte

  • Machico - Porto da Cruz - Verada das Funduras (PR5)

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    near Feiteiras, Madeira (Portugal)
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    Pijlmans
    Distance
    18.46mi
    Elevation +
    7635f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofMachico - Porto da Cruz - Verada das Funduras (PR5) Photo ofMachico - Porto da Cruz - Verada das Funduras (PR5) Photo ofMachico - Porto da Cruz - Verada das Funduras (PR5)

    32 km – 1200 m ascent Rating 4 out of 5 This hike takes you from Machico along the steep cliffs of the eastern coast to Porto da Cruz, and from there back to Machico through dense forest via the PR5 Verada das Fundur...

  • [Madeira] Levada do Castelejo

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    near São Roque do Faial, Madeira (Portugal)
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    pedroatg
    Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    4108f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo of[Madeira] Levada do Castelejo Photo of[Madeira] Levada do Castelejo Photo of[Madeira] Levada do Castelejo

    It's all about the last 4 to 5km. You can start in many different parts of the levada, depending on how much you want to walk, but the last part is the most fun and where you really enter the levada spirit. When you sta...

  • [Madeira] Lagoa do vento - Rabaçal - 25 fontes - Risco

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
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    pedroatg
    Distance
    8.41mi
    Elevation +
    3474f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo of[Madeira] Lagoa do vento - Rabaçal - 25 fontes - Risco Photo of[Madeira] Lagoa do vento - Rabaçal - 25 fontes - Risco Photo of[Madeira] Lagoa do vento - Rabaçal - 25 fontes - Risco

    If you ever gone to Madeira you probably did the levada to 25 Fontes. It's one of those levadas that everyone does it. On theother hand very few people go to Lagoa do Vento. It's very beautiful, but the path to get ther...

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