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.

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

“Enrique was excellent! great directions, amazing knowledge of the island. Answered all our questions thoughtfully and fully, and generally made the atmosphere in the transport great. The views at Arieiro were also spectacular!”

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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

“Best thing was to get the highest peaks in Madeira in fantastic weather and not have to worry about driving the steep twisting roads, or worrying about parking. It's a shame the path between the two mountains is still shut though”

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4.Madeira Day Trip: Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Madeira on a thrilling Levada walk through the enchanting Rabaçal Valley. Uncover hidden waterfalls and lush landscapes. Click now!

★ 4.7

“We had a great time in the walk. Our guide Sara was very impressive and knowledgeable in leading the group very nicely. Enjoyed the trail, and the overall service from the tour company 😊”

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5.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

Discover Madeira’s stunning levadas on a self-guided hike with transfer from Funchal, exploring waterfalls, lagoons, and lush Laurissilva forest for a great value experience.

★ 4.8

“This is an excellent walk taking in two levadas with a superb waterfall at the end of each. There are a lot of stairs to negotiate so it is hard on the knees if you are older. Our driver was excellent and chatted away happily…”

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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

“Amazing organization and constant communication with clients 💚 We received detailed instructions before the tour — everything was clear and easy to follow. I booked two tours and was absolutely delighted! The levada is definitely worth the hike — unforgettable experience ✨”

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8.Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

Discover Madeira's stunning landscapes with a sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, a scenic glass platform stop, and a coastal Larano trail hike in this detailed tour review.

★ 4.8

“Sunrise was breathtaking. Make sure you wrap up warm though. It was cold in the mountains so was thankful of coat and fleece. Gloves would have been good too. Only 4 of us on this trip. Ros Bert, our guide, was brilliant. Explained lots about…”

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

Discover Madeira’s stunning levada trails with a flexible, self-guided hike from Funchal, featuring waterfalls, lush forests, and easy transportation.

★ 4.8

“Our guide near the hike really well and was able to tell us every turn we needed to take. He also had good music taste, very pleasant for an early start. He was a little bit later than expected on the way back, but that…”

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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 tour was handled by Secret Madeira. Our guide and driver, Mr. Gama, was sooo professional and knowledgeable! We marked all the spots mentioned plus one more as a bonus. The lunch was at a very popular & touristy restaurant, the meal had 3 courses…”

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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

“I had a wonderful time on this hike, the walk, views and waterfall are stunning. Nuno was an excellent guide - he was punctual, super helpful in explaining the route and meeting instructions and gave us lots of interesting facts about Madeira and tips on…”

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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.

“Our driver /guide was Roberto . He is a super nice guy as well as very informative regarding our self guided hike to PR9 trail Levada do Calderão Verde. He explained everything we needed to know and helped me with the entrance fee payment portal.…”

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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