Villa Dragoeiro
Start: Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo
End: Freguesia da Ilha
Distance: 8,2 Km
Time: 3 h
Maxim altitude: 1764 m
Minim altitude: 485 m
Start: Viewpoint Portela
End: Maroços
Distance: 8678 m
Time: 3 h
Maxim altitude: 605 m
Minim altitude: 175 m
Distance: 4,6 Km + (4,6 Km return)
Time: 3 h
Maxim altitude: 1290 m
Minim altitude: 900 m
Start: Ribeira da Cruz (E.R. 101)
End: Junqueira (Tornadouro)
Distance: 10,3 Km
Time: 3 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 900 m
Minim altitude: 496 m
Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
Start: E.R. 109
End: E.R. 109
Distance: 4 Km + (4 Km return)
Time: 2 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 110 m
Minim altitude: 5 m
Start: Queimadas Forestry Park
End: Queimadas Forestry Park
Distance: 6,5 Km + (6,5 Km return)
Time: 5 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 980 m
Minim altitude: 890 m
Start: E.R. 103 (Ribeiro Frio)
End: E.R. 102 (Portela)
Distance: 11 Km
Time: 5 h
Maxim altitude: 870 m
Minim altitude: 520 m
Start: E.R. 103 (Ribeiro Frio)
End: E.R. 103 (Ribeiro Frio)
Distance: 1,5 Km + (1,5 Km return)
Time: 1 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 630 m
Minim altitude: 630 m
Start: Boca da Corrida Belvedere
End: E.R.228 (Encumeada)
Distance: 12,5 Km
Time: 6 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 1340 m
Minim altitude: 940 m
Start: E.R. 209 (Fanal)
End: E.R.209 (Curral Falso)
Distance: 5,8 Km
Time: 3 h
Maxim altitude: 1130 m
Minim altitude: 840 m
Start: E.R. 209 (Curral Falso)
End: Ribeira da Janela
Distance: 2,7 Km
Time: 1 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 820 m
Minim altitude: 400 m
Start: Ginjas
End: Ginjas
Distance: 3,9 Km + (3,9 Km return)
Time: 3 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 580 m
Minim altitude: 580 m
Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal
Start: Lombo do Mouro
End: Encumeada
Distance: 14 Km
Time: 6 h 30 m
Maxim altitude: 1620 m
Minim altitude: 1000 m
Start: ETAR de S. Jorge
End: ETAR de S. Jorge
Distance: 1,8 Km
Time: 1 h 20 m
Maxim altitude: 535 m
Minim altitude: 35 m
Most popular Levada walks of Madeira with map guide of footpaths of Madeira.
Guided walks are leaded by a mountain guide and there are a few aspects that may be relevant for choosing this service:
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The guide usually provides specific information about the flora, fauna and historical context of the course that is covered
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Guided walks are usually done in groups of 15 to 30 people and have an average cost of around 20 to 40 euros.
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The transport to the starting point and / or end of the walk is guaranteed by the company
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The tour must be followed to the rhythm of the guide and the group, following the “rules” and stops included in the program
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Offers a higher degree of confidence for those who do not want to travel on their own
Walking by your own:you can also choose to discover nature on your own way:
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You can enjoy the walk at your own pace, stopping to take pictures or simply to enjoy the surroundings
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In order to get more specific or scientific information it will be necessary to carry out a more in-depth research
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It is important and recommended to get updated information about the trail and the weather, as well as taking with you a map or a device with GPS and offline map.
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On non circular trails, you should get back to the starting point where you left your car / transport.
Whether with a guide or on your own, enjoy nature in safety!