The 10 Best Levada Walks in Madeira

1.Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

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

Guided levada walk from Funchal in Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley, with the Levada das 25 Fontes springs, tunnel section, pickup included.

“Amazing day out and lots of walking but worth it, great views and the waterfalls are out if Jurassic Park film. The whole walking tour was informative and well organised, lots of uphill and though mostly downhill expect some tricky areas and walking shoes a must. Perfect weather today with cool breeze and no rain, perfect for hiking. Highly recommend the walk and a great way to see the island and its hidden gems.”

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2.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,670 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Half day hiking transfer in Madeira to 25 Fontes and Risco Levada, with an early start to reduce crowds and a self-guided route.

“This was one of my highlights during the trip to Madeira. I really enjoyed the hiking and the area. The view was breathtaking! The trails were clearly marked, so it was easy to follow them. Some parts were a bit challenging, but that made it more rewarding. Our driver Henrique explained everything very well before dropping the group off, so we got all the necessary information. I also appreciated the fun facts he shared along the way while we passed through different areas.”

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3.Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 8 hours · from $39Best value

Self-guided Caldeirão Verde levada hike in Madeira with pickup transfer, tunnels, waterfalls, and optional lagoon swimming at Queimadas.

“Diogo was the loveliest guide, we had such a laugh with him and he took such great care of us, was super kind and full of knowledge! Really recommend this tour in general, it really opens up at the end and also suggest bringing swim stuff and hopping in the waterfall at the end, a highlight!!! Thanks Diogo”

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4.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 800 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

East Madeira in one day, from Pico do Arieiro cloud views to a Laurissilva levada walk, Santana lunch, rum tasting, and São Lourenço views.

“Well organised tour with lots of interesting stops included in the itinerary - so you can see a lot of Madeira in a single day. The guide, Gamma, was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insights throughout including about nature and places we just passed by in between stops. Also after I left my reading glasses in the van, they called me ASAP before I even realised and Gamma drove back to hand them over in a location I was at. Overall, a great tour and excellent service!”

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5.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

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

Enjoy a self-guided PR9 hike to Caldeirão Verde with handy pickup, GPS directions, tunnels, waterfalls, and smooth roundtrip transfers.

“Great day out. Less crowded than other hikes and a perfect distance to stretch the legs. Scenery is beautiful. Thanks to Vitor for the ride in and out”

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6.Santana Jeep Safari and Referta Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 239 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Jeep and levada day in Madeira from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro views, Referta walk, Santana houses, rum stop, and Ponta de São Lourenço.

“Trip was everything i had expected. Great day for all. Lunch stop very good was shocked how good ot was. Great value for money. Full day down to last minute. Guide funny .clearly enjoyed his job. Only problem once booked on line very hard to mske contact. Had to go to agencies in funchal to get help when checking pick up point. Wouldnt book on line in future. Will wait till in maderia and ask for david our driver an what his next trip will be when in we back in Maderia. Cant fault trip tho”

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7.Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

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

Caldeirão Verde levada walk in UNESCO Laurissilva forest, four tunnels, emerald lagoon waterfall, with pickup. 13 km moderate hike.

“The hike was beautiful and had lovely views It was quite easy walking as it was not up hill (just a stair bypass in one place) and not very long sections that were narrow. The tunnels added to the excitement. But, the ground was very uneven and it was important to always look where to walk. As the guide kept a fast pace we were not able to enjoy the surroundings as much as we wanted to. We do levada walks for pleasure, not for reaching a goal or achievement. On the way back (it is a tour where you walk the same path two ways) the guide mostly seemed…”

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8.Camacha: Levada Trail e-Bike Guided Tour

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

Camacha Levada e-bike guided tour in Madeira. Ride eucalyptus and UNESCO laurel forests, with hotel pickup, expert guide, and easy electric climbs.

“The guide was great and proactive with bike fixes when things needed adjusting. The trip was an out and back along a levada and then through town to the local golf course. It was scenic and very easy with the e-bike. It would be nice to do more of a loop so that you see different things, but I don’t think it was possible with this itinerary. I recommend this tour to others!”

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

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

Small-group Madeira levada walk to Moinhos, with waterfall splashes, sea views in Ponta do Sol, and pickup across the island.

“Brilliant trip Guide has good English skills and told us lots intresting things about the island.Relaxing day with nice walk”

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10.Fanal / Assobiadores – Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

8-hour Madeira hike from Paul da Serra to Fanal, focused on UNESCO Laurissilva, with big views and a guided forest education.

“Sara was great! I really enjoyed the walk. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side for the views but it was suitably misty to make the forest atmospheric! Sara taught us a lot about the flora we came across and had interesting anecdotes about her time as a guide.”

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