Funchal · LEVADA WALKS
Flat paths cut alongside the water channels that feed the south of the island — the easiest serious walking anywhere here. These 15 range from an afternoon stroll to a full day with a tunnel and a torch, each with its transfer, its price and its honest difficulty.
Guided levada walk in Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley from Funchal, including the 25 Fontes springs and a wet 800m water tunnel, with pickup.
“It was a great trip, very well planned and organized, and our tour guide Sara talked about Madeira in a very interesting way.”
Self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco Levada with hotel transfer from Funchal. Beat crowds early, walk 10 km through Madeira forest.
“Highly recommend! Lovely day out! Did PR6 & 6.1 and had time for 6.3!”
East Madeira in one day: Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva levada walk, Santana lunch, Faial Skywalk, rum tasting, and São Lourenço views.
“We had a great time travelling around the island with Lucy. She showed us the best spots around Madeira while telling us about its history, culture, and best spots to visit after the tour. Her positive vibes and previous experience working as a mountain guide make her the perfect person to show you around.”
Madeira PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike transfer with easy logistics, small-group pickup, and a self-guided route through tunnels and waterfalls.
“Really smooth all along! Good ride, good communication and good company along the way to the hike and back. The hike was fantastic and is really worth it.”
Funchal to Rabacal: 25 Fontes waterfalls, Cabo Girão glass cliff, plus a Skywalk 4x4 Jeep ride, guided and small-group.
“Amazing scenery and very informative and friendly host. I think they should supply torches for the tunnel walk as using our mobile phone was not enough.”
8-hour Madeira tour with Pico do Areeiro, Balcões Levada walk, Santana thatched houses, rum distillery stop, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“Severino is the best guide and driver you can find!”
Madeira levada walk from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde waterfall, with pickup, forest tunnels, guided stops, and a picnic by the falls.
“This tour was really stunning. In winter it would be even better, so I'm told. The views are stunning. The walk is easy. The waterfall at the end is definitely worth every step. Take a flaslight with you and mind your head in the tunnels.”
Guided Madeira levada hike to 25 Fountains with UNESCO Laurissilva forest, waterfalls, and an 800m tunnel, plus hotel pickup.
“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”
East Madeira in 8 hours: levada walk, Santana and Camacha villages, Pico do Arieiro views, 3-course lunch, wine, and rum tasting.
“This was an amazing experience. My husband and I really enjoyed it. Gamma our guide was very knowledgeable and his passion for Madeira showed through. We saw the different areas of Madeira and it is totally different to the West side. The viewing points were well spaced out and the right amount of time.”
Walk the Laurissilva forest levada to Caldeirão Verde, past basalt tunnels and an emerald lagoon, with pickup, guide, and insurance.
“The hike was beautiful and had lovely views It was quite easy walking as it was not up hill (just a stair bypass in one place) and not very long sections that were narrow. The tunnels added to the excitement. But, the ground was very uneven and it was important to always look where to walk. As the guide kept a fast pace we were not able to enjoy the surroundings as much as we wanted to. We do levada walks for pleasure, not for reaching a goal or achievement. On the way back (it is a tour where you walk the same path two ways) the guide mostly seemed…”
Walk Madeira’s Serra de Água levada on an easy 5 km route with big south-coast views, native plants, and a coffee stop.
“It was very nice to have an opportunity to walk a levada. I really enjoyed the experience yet I felt the walk was rather rushed, with the guide striding ahead, and intermittently awaiting for all to catch up whilst sharing some interesting information about the environment, and the workings of the levada. Although older, I am a competent walker and had no difficulty in completing the walk. However, there were others who were less experienced and seemed ill equipped. The potential for hazard was, I think, significant. I would have welcomed an opportunity to be more leisurely, take some pictures and have an organised ‘water stop’ before the cafe stop…”
Full-day Rabaçal Levada walk from Funchal to 25 Fontes and Risco waterfall, with pickup, guide, 11 km hiking, and picnic tips.
“Great day of hiking and our guide was informative, funny, and engaging. Gorgeous scenery and terrain. A note for folks over 60: this hike is likely best for above-average fitness for this age group due to stair climbing (20+ stories of stairs up and down) and uneven surfaces to walk. The pace isn’t a challenge but the terrain can be for some.”
Madeira day trip with a jeep and the 25 Fontes levada walk, plus Cabo Girão sea-cliff glass viewpoint and southern coast stops.
“The guide was very professional and at the same time we had a fun and friendly group. It is worth the walk to the waterfalls.”
Camacha guided e-bike ride along Madeira levadas, laurel forest, and viewpoints, with hotel pickup in a small group, about 3.5 hours.
“We loved this. It was a brilliant experience riding the e bikes by the levadas. And our guide was lovely - informative, helpful and fun. I’d definitely recommend this if you’d like to experience Madeira with the wind in your hair.”
Walk the Moinhos Levada in Madeira, get splashed by a waterfall, then relax in Ponta do Sol. Small group, hotel pickup, 8 hours.
“it was a great day. The levada walk is amazing. i discovered that im afraid of hights, but it was worth it. the guide, Nelio explaned us where to go and what to do to stay safe.”
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