Levada Bridge – Eucalyptus Forest Path loop from Ponta do Pargo

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Ponta Do Pargo

Levada Bridge – Eucalyptus Forest Path loop from Ponta do Pargo

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Levada Bridge – Eucalyptus Forest Path loop from Ponta do Pargo

03:09

10.0km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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433 m

Terraced fields at Ponta do Pargo

Highlight • Structure

You get a first impression of the landscape on the west coast

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3.08 km

Lagoa do Serrado Reservoir

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This is where the water is stored … it also serves as an amphitheatre for the frogs and a mirror for the photographers

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3.15 km

Levada Bridge

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Small bridge over a valley

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3.64 km

View of the Coast from the Eucalyptus Forest

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Nice view down to the sea

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3.86 km

Levada Nova da Calheta

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A beautiful Levada that has as one of its main characteristics the presence of eucalyptus forests. As it has more open vegetation than others more central on the island, it …

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5.77 km

Eucalyptus Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Many eucalyptus trees grow here. Taking a deep breath is the order of the day.

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6.51 km

Wildflowers Along the Roadside

Highlight • Natural

The restaurant had very good food according to my girlfriend; I only had bread, which was okay. We didn't take any photos here. However, the path goes steeply downhill and, of course, just as steeply uphill.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

3.08 km

478 m

260 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

2.36 km

1.97 km

191 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

26°C

18°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

January 21, 2026,Activity

Wanted to recomend finishing at Ristorante o farolim. We did and had one of the best meals of our life and at a very reasonable price too.

July 4, 2025,Panoramablick mit Weitsicht – Eukalyptuswald Runde von Ponta do Pargo

Once again a completely different impression of the island

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August 10, 2025,Levada-Brücke – Eukalyptuswald Runde von Ponta do Pargo

The tour is quite boring—we were just covering distance. Be careful in summer—there's virtually no shade.

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September 9, 2024,Levada Lombada und 2 Miradouro 🥾☺️sowie Paulo do Mar 🌅🤩

Today we went west to Levada Lombada. A quiet levada through fern slopes and few tourists. There was a fire here once, but nature is reclaiming everything. The 2 viewpoints were OK, but that's all. There are nicer places.

Afterwards we went to Paulo do Mar. Top place for a sunset 🌅. Quiet place, had a delicious meal at the …

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May 27, 2023,Levada do Ponta do Pargo + video

Very nice hike with incredable views

November 2, 2021,Levada Nova – Cabo Runde von Rua Doutor Vasco Augusto de França

On the first part through the valley it is sometimes very steep and not entirely without dusty steps with loose scree. In any case, sturdy shoes with good grip and surefootedness are required. The sometimes narrow paths past ear cacti require sturdy pants. I was wearing short, thin summer pants, congratulations, I've got even longer from ... Ouch. The spines …

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March 21, 2022,Erste Levada Tour 2022

No special experience required. You should be good on foot

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November 13, 2023,Runde von Ponta do Pargo - Pedregal - Levada Nova - Cabo - Pico Vermelho und zurück

On this tour you can see the extent of the large forest fires in October 2023. Nevertheless, it is nice to see how nature is regenerating after such a short time.

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