Levada do Norte Walk

They call it the Madeiran Machu Picchu for being one of the most isolated villages of Madeira

Highlights

The Levada do Norte Walk is a lovely way to walk in Madeira and discover agricultural terraces with a complex system of irrigation, the mountain life of people, and beautiful views.

Holiday Type Walking & Active
Activity Level Fairly Easy 2/8

Comments on beautiful scenery include our Agricultural terraces, locally known as "Poios". These are hand-made landscapes of Madeira.

All about the Levada do Norte Walk

Come along with us to Levada do Norte Walk and experience the nature and village mountain living conditions of the people where you can see the farmers’ hard work.

These terraces served as a natural green house to grow an extraordinary variety of crops. As you walk along, you will discover the great irrigation structure our local ancestors created to distribute down the slopes and valleys the abundant of water that emerges from the springs on the North of the island. What a huge effort.

This Levada is an ideal first walk with delightful views of the coastal forest and through farming areas. Besides, it is an easy flat path accessible to most people. Book your seat now!

Other Details of Levada do Norte Walk :

When: Half-day, Friday

Trip Specifications: Tour starts at 9h and finishes around 13h.

We do the walk at a reasonable pace, including stopping for taking photos. Besides, the trail itself is flat with a few steps here and there. In addition, this walk offers beautiful views over the southwest coast, the ocean, green valleys and small farming villages.

Distance: 6 km (3 miles)

Max. Altitude: 560 m (1,837 ft.)

Min. Altitude: 550 m (1,804 ft.)

Departure Point and Time: Before, please click here for location details and map.

Venues: The mentioned key sites

Meals: No picnics on this half-day tour.

Requirements: Punctuality, be fit to walk.

What do you need to bring? • A coat/ jumper. • Non-slip walking boots, as the terrain can be uneven in some parts. • Also, make sure you have your camera • In addition, a hat and sunscreen. • Water, as there is nothing available on the route. • To conclude, take a bag to carry your litter away with you.

Good to Know: • There are two small passages without a safety bar, but once you are past them, it is an easy walk just until the finish. • Moreover, there are bathrooms at the coffee bar at the end of the trail.

Security: Considering safety, better to go with a guide and relax, instead of getting lost in the mountains of Madeira. For instance, if you fall or feel unwell, it is reassuring to know that the mountain guide activates the emergency system. Further, he/she sends a warning and the location of the group to the local authorities, enabling a quick rescue. To put it another way, all well worth the money for the hike.

Our Expertise

We pick you up from the place you are staying at and drop you off when finished the walk of levada do Norte. In fact, it is an easy and comfortable way to get to the walk. Moreover, it’s easy to book. There are comfort breaks before and after the walk. Our staff are qualified. Our fundamental principles are not only the comfort, but also safety, and flexibility of both our guests and personnel as well.

What is a levada? It's a water channel built by the hand of brave men to carry water to distant fields on the island of Madeira.

More importantly, consult our FAQs section, where we have the answers to the most asked questions.

Included in the Levada do Norte Walk

Certified Tourist Guide/ Mountain Guide
Taxes, Fees and Handling Charges
Hotel pickup & drop-off included in the city of Funchal and for private tours only.

However, we can still pick you up upon an extra charge for hotels out of the city (€ per vehicle) or, if you have your car, we can set the time and meeting point in Funchal.

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees When Mentioned
Insurance (Required by Portuguese law)
First aid kit (basics recommended by ATR)

Excluded in the Levada do Norte Walk

 Please note that there may be an extra charge per reservation for pickups and drop-offs if your accommodation is outside of Funchal (check for prices here)

 Also, drinks and food during comfort stops

Madeira levadas is one of the best Madeira Tours. You can see cow sheds, flowers blooming and ear the sound of nature.

ITINERARY

Hotel Pickup (Departure time)
A member of our staff will pick you up at the indicated place and then confirm your voucher identification. You can present either a paper or an electronic ticket for this activity. The levada do Norte walk will begin as soon as we finish collecting tour members. Please click here for location details and map.

Campanário
To start with, we will drive to Campanário village in the southwest part of the island. Then, we will start our 2-2,5 hours walk of Levada do Norte.

Along with the Levada do Norte walk
This half-day Levada walk is at a low elevation (between 560m and 550m above sea level) and is in the farming region of the southeast Madeira. In fact, it is a fascinating walk because you can see both the farms, just below the Levada and the north shore of the island. Besides, there is a possibility to see the locals put out baskets with fresh fruits so you can buy from them and eat a snack along the path. A perfect first walk.

Comfort stop
Then, at the end of the walk, we will make a comfortable stop for anyone who wants to have a coffee and use the bathroom because there are no facilities along the way!