PORTUGAL · 7 DAYS · $$
Madeira: Levada Trails
Cliff-garden walks along water channels, and poncha at the end.
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DAYS
7
PLACES
21
ROUTES
6
1
Funchal Arrival & Central Levadas
Funchal Marina
Historic harbor with mountain backdrop
10:00
Levada dos Tornos
Easy urban levada walk with city views
14:00
Taberna Real
Traditional poncha and Madeiran tapas
19:00
2
Eastern Levadas & Santana
Levada do Furado
Spectacular tunnel walk to Ribeiro Frio
09:00
Santana Traditional Houses
Iconic triangular thatched houses
15:00
Quinta do Arco
Rural estate with levada access
18:00
3
Rabacal & Paul da Serra
Levada das 25 Fontes
Famous waterfall levada in Rabacal
08:30
Paul da Serra Plateau
High altitude moorland landscape
14:00
Casa de Abrigo do Poiso
Mountain lodge with traditional stews
17:30
4
Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz
Fanal Forest
Ancient laurel forest with mystical atmosphere
09:00
Porto Moniz Natural Pools
Volcanic rock pools by the ocean
15:00
Aqua Natura
Fresh seafood with pool views
19:00
5
Pico do Areeiro & Central Peaks
Pico do Areeiro
Third highest peak with sunrise views
06:00
Levada do Balcões
Easy walk to spectacular valley viewpoint
11:00
Adega da Quinta
Wine estate with mountain cuisine
18:00
6
Southern Coast & Câmara de Lobos
Levada Nova
Coastal levada with banana plantations
10:00
Câmara de Lobos
Colorful fishing village painted by Churchill
15:00
Villa Cipriani
Elegant dining with harbor panorama
20:00
7
Final Funchal & Departure
Monte Palace Gardens
Exotic gardens with levada-style water features
10:00
Funchal Cable Car
Scenic ride connecting city to Monte
13:00
Madeira Airport
Departure from cliff-top runway
16:00