{"id":1508,"date":"2018-02-05T15:44:33","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T15:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2022-02-08T21:22:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T21:22:48","slug":"madeira-island-levada-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/madeira-island-levada-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Madeira Island – Levada Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”]\n\t\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=”row”]\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]

Madeira Island – Levada Walks<\/h1>\r\n

\u201cLevada Walks\u201d are within the biggest Touristic attractions and activities to be seen and done in Madeira Island.\r\nThese channels built by colonizers in the 15th century, with the sole purpose to bring large amounts of water from the west and northwest of the island to the drier southeast, which is more conducive to habitation and agriculture, such as\u00a0sugar cane\u00a0production; are without a doubt one of the most famous ex-l\u00edbris of Madeira.<\/p>\r\n\"Levada\r\n

Among Madeira\u2019s most impressive constructions, like the old paths and roads cut into the sides of mountains, you can find these Water Channels which are a perfect example of how the intervention of mankind in nature can happen harmoniously. Covering over than 2.000Kms (1.300 mi), from which 25 kilometres (16\u00a0mi) are tunnels; with its almost imperceptible curvature and the trail parallel to these channels make the perfect pathway\u00a0throughout the Madeira island,\u00a0by walk or even cycling, welcoming explorers to discover the hidden treasures in the heart of the island; such us: the fantastic waterfalls, breath-taking landscapes, lakes and streams of icy water.\r\nAnother important role played by the Levadas is to provide water for the 8 Hydro-Electric power stations around Madeira Island. Contributing, annually, with 10% to 12% of the total electric production on the island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Here\u2019s a List of the Madeira\u2019s top 5 Levada Walks<\/h2>\r\n1 \u2013 Raba\u00e7al and 25 Fontes\r\n

This Walk is about 4.6 km, with a duration of 3 hours, starting down to Raba\u00e7al. From where you continue along the Levada to find the spectacular waterfall of Risco and then to continue to the magnificent lagoon of 25 fountains. It is a unique and magical place, full of waterfalls and fountains. Making this one of the most visited on Madeira Island!<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n2 \u2013 Caldeir\u00e3o Verde\r\n

Starting at Queimadas in Santana, with a length of 6.5 km, and duration of 2h30min. This walk is inserted in the Laurissilva Forest where you can observe several plant species and native birdlife. After several tunnels, always paying attention to the slippery floor and carrying a flashlight you\u2019ll reach to the green cauldron lagoon \u201cCaldeir\u00e3o Verde\u201d.<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n3 \u2013 Levada do Rei\r\n

With a total length of 5.1 km that takes approximately 3h 30min of walking time, offering spectacular views down to the agricultural lands of S\u00e3o Jorge and Santana. Also crossing a natural area of well-developed forest and rich in natural biodiversity; where the luxuriant vegetation and the great variety of existing species form magnificent tunnels. \u201cRibeiro Bonito\u201d is considered a natural sanctuary due to the extreme beauty of the place, covered by vegetation that characterizes the Indigenous Forest of Madeira – \u201cLaurissilva\u201d.<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n4 \u2013 Levada do Alecrim\r\n

This Levada runs a 7 km stretch with a duration of approximately 2h 30min. Inserted in the Laurissilva Forest, considered to be one of most beautiful levadas of Madeira. Breath-taking views of Paul da Serra (at 1.200 meters \/ 745 miles above sea level). Along with this route with waterfalls, springs and lagoons a refreshing dip wait, even before continuing the hike with trouts swimming around.<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: C\u00e2mara Municipal da Calheta<\/p>\r\n5 \u2013 Levada dos Cedros\r\n

This course with 5.8 km long takes 3 hours to be covered, and is located on the indigenous forest of Madeira on the Plateau called \u201cPa\u00fal da Serra\u201d. Which was classified as World Natural Heritage in 1999 and is part of the Natura 2000 network. During this journey it is possible to observe indigenous species, finding arboreal specimens 30 to 40meters high, such as Loureiro novocanariensis), Til (Ocotea fetus), and Vinh\u00e1tico (Persea indica).<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMadeira island – Europe\u00b4s Leading Island Destination 2017<\/a>!\r\n\r\nCome and Visit us![\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Madeira Island – Levada Walks \u201cLevada Walks\u201d are within the biggest Touristic attractions and activities to be seen and done in Madeira Island. These channels built by colonizers in the 15th century, with the sole purpose to bring large amounts of water from the west and northwest of the island to the drier southeast, which […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

Madeira Island - Levada Walks<\/h1>\r\n

\u201cLevada Walks\u201d are within the biggest Touristic attractions and activities to be seen and done in Madeira Island.\r\nThese channels built by colonizers in the 15th century, with the sole purpose to bring large amounts of water from the west and northwest of the island to the drier southeast, which is more conducive to habitation and agriculture, such as\u00a0sugar cane\u00a0production; are without a doubt one of the most famous ex-l\u00edbris of Madeira.<\/p>\r\n\"Levada\r\n

Among Madeira\u2019s most impressive constructions, like the old paths and roads cut into the sides of mountains, you can find these Water Channels which are a perfect example of how the intervention of mankind in nature can happen harmoniously. Covering over than 2.000Kms (1.300 mi), from which 25 kilometres (16\u00a0mi) are tunnels; with its almost imperceptible curvature and the trail parallel to these channels make the perfect pathway\u00a0throughout the Madeira island,\u00a0by walk or even cycling, welcoming explorers to discover the hidden treasures in the heart of the island; such us: the fantastic waterfalls, breath-taking landscapes, lakes and streams of icy water.\r\nAnother important role played by the Levadas is to provide water for the 8 Hydro-Electric power stations around Madeira Island. Contributing, annually, with 10% to 12% of the total electric production on the island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Here\u2019s a List of the Madeira\u2019s top 5 Levada Walks<\/h2>\r\n1 \u2013 Raba\u00e7al and 25 Fontes\r\n

This Walk is about 4.6 km, with a duration of 3 hours, starting down to Raba\u00e7al. From where you continue along the Levada to find the spectacular waterfall of Risco and then to continue to the magnificent lagoon of 25 fountains. It is a unique and magical place, full of waterfalls and fountains. Making this one of the most visited on Madeira Island!<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n2 \u2013 Caldeir\u00e3o Verde\r\n

Starting at Queimadas in Santana, with a length of 6.5 km, and duration of 2h30min. This walk is inserted in the Laurissilva Forest where you can observe several plant species and native birdlife. After several tunnels, always paying attention to the slippery floor and carrying a flashlight you\u2019ll reach to the green cauldron lagoon \u201cCaldeir\u00e3o Verde\u201d.<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n3 \u2013 Levada do Rei\r\n

With a total length of 5.1 km that takes approximately 3h 30min of walking time, offering spectacular views down to the agricultural lands of S\u00e3o Jorge and Santana. Also crossing a natural area of well-developed forest and rich in natural biodiversity; where the luxuriant vegetation and the great variety of existing species form magnificent tunnels. \u201cRibeiro Bonito\u201d is considered a natural sanctuary due to the extreme beauty of the place, covered by vegetation that characterizes the Indigenous Forest of Madeira - \u201cLaurissilva\u201d.<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n4 \u2013 Levada do Alecrim\r\n

This Levada runs a 7 km stretch with a duration of approximately 2h 30min. Inserted in the Laurissilva Forest, considered to be one of most beautiful levadas of Madeira. Breath-taking views of Paul da Serra (at 1.200 meters \/ 745 miles above sea level). Along with this route with waterfalls, springs and lagoons a refreshing dip wait, even before continuing the hike with trouts swimming around.<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: C\u00e2mara Municipal da Calheta<\/p>\r\n5 \u2013 Levada dos Cedros\r\n

This course with 5.8 km long takes 3 hours to be covered, and is located on the indigenous forest of Madeira on the Plateau called \u201cPa\u00fal da Serra\u201d. Which was classified as World Natural Heritage in 1999 and is part of the Natura 2000 network. During this journey it is possible to observe indigenous species, finding arboreal specimens 30 to 40meters high, such as Loureiro novocanariensis), Til (Ocotea fetus), and Vinh\u00e1tico (Persea indica).<\/p>\r\n

\"LevadaPhoto Credits: Visit Madeira<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMadeira island - Europe\u00b4s Leading Island Destination 2017<\/a>!\r\n\r\nCome and Visit us!","_et_gb_content_width":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[50,73,52,74],"class_list":["post-1508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-noticias","tag-levada-walks-pt-pt","tag-levadas-pt-pt","tag-madeira-island-pt-pt","tag-madeira-tours-pt-pt"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1508"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1508\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3466,"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1508\/revisions\/3466"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeirasidecartours.com\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}