Our top-5 levada walks without kids
There are a total of approximately 200 levada walks on Madeira, with a total network of as much as 1,400 to 3,000 kilometers of water channels. Of these, only 30…
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PR15 – Vereda de Janela
This trails starts from Fanal and descends to Ribera de Janela. This path was used in the past to carry products from the north to the south. Even barrels of…
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PR12 – Caminho Real da Encumeada
This hike takes you through the mountains around Curral de Freiras, the ‘Nuns valley’. According to the local myth nuns fled in the 16th century to this valley to escape…
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PR3 – Vereda do Burro
The Vereda do Burro is an easy trail and connects Pico do Areeiro to the Funchal Ecological Park Welcome Centre. 👶 Family Score: 6.5 / 10 “Many stairs, but wide…
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PR1.2 – Vereda do Pico Ruivo
This hike takes you to the highest peak of the island: Pico Ruivo. This hike is the less crowded sister of the famous PR1. 👶 Family Score: 3.0 / 10…
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PR21 – Caminho do Norte
This is and old trail connecting the north and the south of the island. You start at Boca da Encumeada and walk all the way down the the indigenous Laurissilva…
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PR19 – Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
This hike in the west starts up the hill in Prazeres and takes you down to the picturesque surfers village Paul do Mar. 👶 Family Score: 1.0 / 10 “No…
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PR6.3 – Vereda da Lagoa do Vento
This levada ends with an impressive azure blue lake where the waterfalls drops. Nice to finish with a plundge! 👶 Family Score: 7.5 / 10 “Paths are wide but it…
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PR6.2 – Levada do Alecrim
This levada is a nice alternative to the more famous (and crowded) ones starting from Rabaçal. It ends with a rewarding waterfalls and the length is doable with kids. 👶…
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Vereda de Larano & Levada do Caniçal
Those hikes brings you across the wild cliffs of the North. The power of the nature is very impressive. One of our favorites! 👶 Family Score: 3.0 / 10 “As…
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Levada da Cascata Agua d’Alto
This unofficial levada lead to an impressive, lesser known waterfall that’s absolutely worth a visit. 👶 Family Score: 7.0 / 10 “The hike is short but there are no fences,…
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RB1, 2, 3 – Rota da Banana
Walking through the banana fields, how cool is that! It’s short, flat & safe so great for families! 👶 Family Score: 8.5 / 10 “Short, safe and shade” 🥾 Solo…
