MADEIRA LEVADA WALKS

The 15 Best Levada Walks in Madeira

23 tours  ·  from $38

A levada walk is a water channel with a path beside it, which is why an island this steep walks so easily. These 15 sort the flat family ones from the ones with a tunnel, a torch and a two-hundred-metre drop, with prices and where the transfer picks up.

Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley - From Funchal to the Paul da Serra plateau
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Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

1.Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,197 reviews · 8 hours · from $50Our pick

Join Lido Tours for an eight-hour guided walk from Funchal through Rabaçal Valley. Guides such as Sara, Ruby, and Robina lead you past Risco Waterfall, the 25 Fontes cascades, endemic plants, and an 800-meter tunnel. Hotel pickup, transport, and multilingual guiding are included.

“lovely walking tour. beautiful views and everything was prompt and walked at a good pace. great if you don't want to hire a car and still experience the famous walks”

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike - The transfer from Funchal to Rabaçal
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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

2.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 841 reviews · from $38Best value

Travel from Funchal or nearby towns to Rabaçal for five hours on your own, following Madeira’s famous 25 Fontes and Risco levadas. Your English-speaking host explains the route, then leaves you free to walk, pause, eat, and photograph at your own pace. The 6:30 a.m. departure is best for quiet trails.

“A trip with the money..! We had 5 hours and we not only did the PR6 and PR6.1, but we managed the PR6.3 and 6.2 in it. 6.3 was beautiful but quite a steep walk. It was rushed for 5 hours and In the end we had to catch the shuttle back to the start to be in time. All worth the rush but wouldn’t recommend doing 4 waterfalls but 3 can be accommodated if your an experienced hiker. Adriana is not only a skilled driver but a lovely person. Very knowledgable and did give us some great tips to travel in Madeira. Overall 10/10. Highly recommended.Read more”

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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk - From Funchal views to Pico do Arieiro
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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

3.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · from $63

See Madeira’s east in a small, air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as Lucy, Carlos, Tony, or Fernando. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, walk to Balcões in the laurel forest, eat lunch near Santana, taste rum in Porto da Cruz, and stop at coastal viewpoints.

“It was really amazing trip with Tony and the group. The mountains and the views was incredible! And tasty lunch! Worth the money!”

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Madeira: PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer - The PR9.1 Approach Walk
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Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

4.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 7 hours · from $47

Join a small-group transfer from Funchal, Caniço, or Garajau to PR9. Your English or Portuguese-speaking driver, such as Vitor, Fabio, Roberto, or Cristiano, explains the route before you walk independently through Laurissilva Forest, tunnels, and waterfalls.

“really recommend this walk, gorgeous scenery and not too busy. our driver Fabio was prompt and friendly and everything went smoothly. recommend booking this trip!”

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Skywalk 4x4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk - The tunnel is part of the adventure
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Skywalk 4×4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk

5.Skywalk 4×4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · from $41Top rated

From Funchal, follow a guide such as Julia, Gil, or Ruben to Rabaçal’s 25 Fontes and Risco waterfall, then ride a 4x4 through Madeira’s mountain roads to Cabo Girão. Expect an easy but busy levada walk, an unlit 800-meter tunnel, optional lunch, and a €3 skywalk entry.

“good explanation of the area, very beautiful area and easy trail accessible to everybody in normal shape. staff extremely friendly and helpful, all questions answered”

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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk - Pico do Areeiro starts the day above the clouds
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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

6.Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · from $71

This eight-hour small-group or private jeep tour links Pico do Areeiro, the Balcões Levada, Santana’s thatched houses, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Guides such as Victor, Miguel, David da Silva, Michael, Ruben, and Severino are praised for lively local commentary and confident driving. Lunch costs extra.

“Superb! Absolutely wonderful guide, lovely levada walk and great offroad treks. The viewpoints and local information was fascinating, funny and fun.”

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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira - From Queimadas into the Laurisilva forest
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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

7.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Follow a guide through Madeira’s Laurisilva forest from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde, passing tunnels, cliff paths, views of Santana and São Jorge, and a waterfall picnic stop. Guides including Alvaro, Afonso, and Philip have led this walk. Bring sturdy shoes, water, food, a torch, and rain gear.

“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.”

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25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6) - What the day looks like from pickup to trailhead
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25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

8.25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $52

Walk Madeira’s PR6 trail through the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva forest with a local guide such as Ruben, Daria, Marta, or Samuel. Expect waterfalls, levada paths, steps, slippery ground, and an 800-meter tunnel. Hotel pickup from Funchal or Caniço, transport, insurance, and a small nature fee are included.

“Amazing walking tour and great host plenty of information about everywhere. Very well looked after by the host Reuban”

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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch - Pico do Arieiro delivers the high point
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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

9.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend a full day exploring Madeira’s east, with stops in Camacha, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Machico and Pico do Arieiro. Your guide may be Tony, Carlos, Lucy, Michael or another multilingual driver-guide. Expect mountain roads, a levada walk, lunch, wine and rum tasting.

“What a wonderful trip. Lucy our guide was fantastic. Her knowledge of the island was excellent. We went to what I consider to be the most beautiful areas. The stops were paced well. Our driver was extremely safe ( necessary on some roads). Highly reccomend.”

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Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk - Hotel pickup and the drive to Queimadas
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Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

10.Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Walk 13 km through Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest to Caldeirão Verde with a multilingual mountain guide. Expect four basalt tunnels, a waterfall lagoon, hotel pickup, and about 4.5 hours on foot. Guides such as Marta, Ruben, and Gabriele have been praised for safety and local insight.

“Martha was a great guide!! Felt so safe all the way!! Beautiful hike!!”

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Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk - The drive into Serra de Água
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Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk

11.Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 154 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Walk 5km beside a Madeira levada through the Serra de Água valley. Expect an easy, mostly flat route, mountain and coastal views, native plants, and a multilingual guide such as Ruby or Patricia. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas, with a café stop often rounding off the four-hour tour.

“We really enjoyed our 5km hike along the Levada in the Serre de Agua Valley with Ruby, who was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The views were spectacular as was the plant-life. Although we were high up, the hike was essentially flat and not too challenging. All capped-off with a relaxing coffee and pastel di nata.”

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Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal - The Tunnel and the Return Route
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Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal

12.Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52

Walk 11 km through Madeira’s Rabaçal forest to Risco waterfall and the 25 Fontes springs. Lido Tours provides Funchal-area pickup, a qualified English-speaking guide, and a small group of up to 16. Expect stairs, narrow paths, a water tunnel, changing weather, and no food stops.

“Too slow and too many frequent stops. The group was too large for just one guide although she tried her best on a very busy day in the Rabacal area. We were very disappointed to only stay 5 minutes in main fountain and then have to eat just off footpath uncomfortably in the trees. Felt we could’ve managed on our own easier.”

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Madeira: Rabaçal 25 Fountains Levada Walk & Cabo Girão - Starting in Calheta and reaching Rabaçal
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Madeira: Rabaçal 25 Fountains Levada Walk & Cabo Girão

13.Rabaçal 25 Fountains Levada Walk & Cabo Girão

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · from $67

Spend about three hours on Madeira’s famous 25 Fountains levada walk, including an 800-meter volcanic tunnel, then ride a jeep through eucalyptus forest to Cabo Girão. Small groups of up to eight, local guides such as Julia, Gil, Pedro, and Ruben, and lunch at Paúl da Serra make this a full island day.

“Great day out, and although it rained it didn't disappoint. Our driver Luis was easy to talk to, and your at ease straight away. As all the drivers working for True Spirt seem to be. We drove to a coffee shop where Luis explained exactly what was planned. Then we had another short drive before parking and started walking. Some of the steps took it's toll on my knees, definitely got the heat into them. For some reason the steps we came down were harder going up....... We ordered food before the walk, and Luis stopped at a lovely restaurant. If anyone orders the steak on a hot stone you'll…”

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Camacha: Levada Trail e-Bike Guided Tour - Along the levada, with bridges and forest scents
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Camacha: Levada Trail e-Bike Guided Tour

14.Camacha: Levada Trail e-Bike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Join guide Venancio for a small-group e-bike ride from Camacha along levadas, forest paths, old bridges, and country roads toward Santo da Serra. You’ll receive a bike fitting and riding briefing, hotel pickup, and help on the hills. Bring food, water, sports shoes, and clothes you do not mind getting muddy.

“What a wonderful way to see and learn about a part of Madeira. The path was great, challenging enough to keep our kids engaged and not too challenging that one could not make it. It was nice to also learn a few things about the trees and plants on the way. The group size is max 8 which is perfect. And the short stop at the beautiful golf course where we had tea and cake was an unexpected surprise 🤩. Can highly recommend to anyone that wants to take a break from all the hiking on the island!”

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Madeira: Wet your hair in the amazing Levada Nova / Moinhos - Pickup, coffee, and the start of the day
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Madeira: Wet your hair in the amazing Levada Nova / Moinhos

15.Wet your hair in the amazing Levada Nova / Moinhos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 8 hours · from $44

Join a small group of up to six for an eight-hour Madeira outing with guide Nelio. Walk the Moinhos Levada at your own pace, cross streams, pass waterfalls, and finish with free time for lunch or swimming in Ponta do Sol.

“Fantastic walk, and did get our hair wet ✅✅ !! Nelio our guide joined us for the last part and was very knowledgeable however could share more information without us asking questions. I think the map could be improved”

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