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Levada Walks

Prazeres - Ponta do Pargo

We start this leisure walk at Prazeres and, after about 4 hours of walking, we will arrive at the extreme southwestern point of Madeira, the lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo which is located at 310 m above sea level and thus the highest of its kind in Portugal. The drive
to the levada is already filled with spectacular sun-drenched pictures of the charming southwest. Above the coast and far below the enormous plateau Paúl da Serra, the levada winds through an idyllic a rea which is partly rustic and mainly agriculturally used.

The views along the coast of the southwest and to the northwest end this walk in a, once more, diff e rent landscape of this beautiful island. Another version of this walk starts in Cabo, following later the same levada.

Standard day: Tuesday

Walking time: 4 hours

Price: € 35,00

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Levada Rabaçal

We go towards the west coast of the island up to the Paúl da Serra (±1200 m) to Rabaçal. Rabaçal is an enchanting fairyland of singing waterfalls. Here at the head of Madeira`s largest valley, the Rabaçal house lies dwarfed beneath emerald mountains. Three levadas draw their water here; each has its own personality and this walk introduces you to all
three of them.

Standard day: Tuesday

Walking time: 3.5 hours

Price: € 35,00

Boa Ventura

On this walk, you may discover one of the most original regions of Madeira – here, time seems to
have come to a hold: the valley of Boa Ventura. On our route, we find old paths that were laid out in
troublesome hand labour, as well as the Levada de Cima which has, to a great deal, a natural course and which we follow till its romantic spring. A walk of contrasts: mountains, valleys and the sea.

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Standard day: Thursday

Walking time: 3 hours

Price: € 35,00

Queimadas

Queimadas

The enchanting emerald green and mossy paradise of the tropical rain forest on Madeira! First we take the path beside the old Levada do Calderão Verde which then will take us to one of the most remote areas of the island with spectacular views. A huge
waterfall forms the caldron. There we will have our picnic.

Standard day: Monday

Walking time: 4,5 hours

Price: € 35,00

LEVADA WALK TO SANTO DA SERRA

This rather easy walk takes place in the higher part of the district of Santa Cruz. There, the valleys are still fitted out with agricultural t e rraces on which, even nowadays, some locals still grow their vegetables and fruit. During the walk, secluded villages take turns with deep, green valleys offering beautiful views down to the southeast coast with Santa Cruz and Ponta São Lourenço. Each season has its own bloom and vegetation. Even some small parts of the native laure l forest (Laurissilva) could be preserved. The day will be concluded by visiting the weekly Sunday market in Santo da Serra .

Standard day: Sunday

Walking time: 3,5 hours

Price: € 35,00

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