Referta Walking the levadas of Madeira Easy tour

Referta Walking the levadas of Madeira Easy tour

An easy levada walk in the north of Madeira Island. this tour is ideal for a great introdution about levada walks and also for families.

Itinerary

This fascinating walk starts and ends in Porto da Cruz, council of Machico, on the North side of Madeira Island.

It is about 6km, which goes along agricultural fields where the main local agricultural crops predominate.

As we go along the walk, it is possible to sight different types of fruit trees, as well as legumes and vegetables mostly planted for self-consumption by local farmers, who very much like to interact with the visitors.

This relaxing walk is ideal for families and those who wish to do a more physically accessible levada walk.

Throughout the walk, it is possible to be dazzled by the beautiful landscapes, taking special notice of Penha d’Águia - a fantastic rock formation that reaches 580 meters in height.

Closer to the end, you start seeing the local houses, decorated with colorful plants and many times, our visitors are even greeted by friendly locals who sense their presence.

At the end of the course, we could not miss the famous local bar, where you will have the opportunity to try local drinks and food, such as the famous Poncha, made with Porto da Cruz‘s sugar cane rum.