Madeira

15 Best Madeira Levada Walks & Hikes

I’ve walked a lot of levadas, and this list keeps only the guided walks worth your boots, 25 Fontes and Caldeirão Verde included. The paths follow old irrigation channels and stay mostly flat; the hard part is reaching trailheads deep in the mountains, which is exactly what a tour with transfers solves. Pack a headlamp, since several routes pass through dripping tunnels.

1.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

Experience Madeira’s sunrise from Pico do Arieiro with a self-guided hike and door-to-door transfer, blending stunning views, convenience, and adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Our guide was very helpful from start to finish! He was very knowledgeable about the hike and made sure we were comfortable with all of the information before we left. He also provided some helpful tips too! I'd definitely recommend doing this!”

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2.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Discover Madeira's highest peaks with this self-guided sunrise hike from Funchal, including door-to-door transfers, stunning scenery, and flexible timing.

★ 4.9

“The trip to Pico do Arieiro was amazing, I would highly recommend this trip. Pedro was our driver and he was absolutely delightful. He was very punctual picking us up and expertly navigated the drive to pick up 3 other groups and then up to…”

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3.Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Madeira on the Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike. Embark on an unforgettable adventure in this stunning Portuguese paradise.

★ 4.6

“Due to the weather we had to change course and do a laveda walk instead. It was a good 3:30 minutes walk with lots of breath taking view. Loved it”

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7.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike

Discover Madeira’s stunning Laurissilva Forest on a self-guided Caldeirão Verde hike with convenient transfers, breathtaking views, and expert tips for a memorable day.

★ 4.9

“Everything was great. You will be picked up and dropped off at your location on time. This route is quite moderate but worth to visit, just take headtorch with you”

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10.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

Discover Madeira’s stunning east coast with this guided tour, featuring scenic viewpoints, a levada walk, traditional cottages, and local rum tasting.

★ 4.6

“Our guide Tony was a real gem. Tony was very knowledgeable and provided great information throughout the tour on all things Madeira. At times the tour felt a little rushed and I wish we had more time but then we got to see a lot…”

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11.Funchal: Caniçal Transfer for PR8 Hike São Lourenco

Discover Madeira's stunning PR8 São Lourenço hike with convenient transfers, self-guided exploration, and breathtaking ocean views — all for just $34.

★ 4.9

“The transfer was good. We were picked up close to our hotel and driven to the start of the trail. Our driver gave us nuggets of information en route. He was a very jolly young man. He dropped us at the trail head showed us…”

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12.Funchal: Sunrise Pico do Arieiro & Ruivo/Larano HikeTransfer

Experience breathtaking sunrises and scenic mountain hikes in Madeira with self-guided trails, reliable transport, and stunning panoramic views.

★ 4.7

“Even though the sunrise wasn’t playing ball (hardly the tour guide’s fault!) the hike to Porto da Cruz was exceptional. Well sign posted, a good trodden path so you can’t get lost, beautiful scenery, and overall exhilarating.”

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13.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

Experience Madeira’s lush Laurissilva Forest on a self-guided hike with round-trip transport, stunning waterfalls, ancient trees, and flexible pacing.

★ 4.9

“The weather on the day wasn't great, however that made our walk even more interesting. We had to walk through multiple waterfalls and got wet through. but that was the most fun walk we've ever done. The driver Nuno was amazing, made our trip a…”

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14.Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

Discover Madeira’s stunning landscapes on the self-guided Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike, with convenient transfers, tunnels, waterfalls, and panoramic views.

“I used this transfer for the PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike, and everything went great. The driver Vitor was very friendly and polite, and gave all the necessary information about the trail and what to expect. The ride was comfortable, and the whole process…”

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15.Madeira: Shuttle for Sunrise Hike at Pico Do Arieiro

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Madeira's Pico Do Arieiro at sunrise! Join our shuttle service and witness nature's masterpiece unfold before your eyes. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 4.8

“The tour in general is very well organised and everything was on time e.g. pick up time. We also got extremely lucky with the weather and were able to see an amazing sunrise!”

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4.8Madeira: Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)8 hours$34 5.0Skywalk & Rabacal “25 Fountains Levada Walk” in 4X4 Full Day Tour$41 5.0Sunrise Self-Guided Hike From Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo8 hours (approx.)$39.92 4.3Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour With Levada Walk$62 4.6From Funchal: Ponta De São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike8 hours$50 5.0Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike With Hotel Pickup5 hours$68 5.0Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$37.51 4.8Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk8 hours$72 5.0Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$42.34 4.6Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira7 hours$46 4.5Levada Rabaçal and 25 Fountains Walking Tour7 hours (approx.)$52.87 4.8Madeira : Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro + 2 Hikes – PR1 and PR36 - 8 hours$33 4.5Madeira East Island Tour With Levada Walk and Lunch8 hours (approx.)$66.38 4.8Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike.7 hours$54 4.7Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk7 hours$54 4.6Serra De Água Valley Levada Walk4 hours$38 4.5Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk From Funchal8 hours (approx.)$52.02 5.0Madeira: Pico Ruivo Small-Group Sunrise Hike – Funchal4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$66.54 5.0Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico Do Areeiro Pico Ruivo Small Group6 to 8 hours (approx.)$120.94 4.7Camacha: Levada Trail E-Bike Guided Tour3.5 hours$82 4.9From Funchal: Wet your hair in the amazing Moinhos Levada8 hours$44 4.6Fanal / Assobiadores – Levada Walk8 hours$50 4.6From Funchal: Madeira Lakes Levada Guided Hike8 hours$50 5.0Transfer Rabacal 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided8 hours (approx.)$41.03