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Levada tunnel in Madeira – View of Machico loop from Machico

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Levada tunnel in Madeira – View of Machico loop from Machico

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Levada tunnel in Madeira – View of Machico loop from Machico

03:07

10.3km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

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546 m

Marian shrine at a levada in Madeira Natural Park

Highlight • Religious Site

A nature altar in a bend in the levada with a small waterfall. Very nicely done, just good

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2.92 km

Levada tunnel in Madeira

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small, short tunnel on the beautiful Levadawanderweg, then there is a great view of Machico

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3.33 km

View of Machico

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic view along the valley to the town of Machico to the coast. Depending on the time of day and cloud cover, the Ilhas Desertas off the south coast can also be clearly seen.

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5.14 km

Snack Bar o Jacaré

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If you follow the levada for another 160 yards at the vertex of the tour, you will reach this snack bar with this great view.

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5.56 km

Fruit Stands Along Levada do Caniçal

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Along the Levada do Caniçal you will find, depending on the season small baskets and serenades from local residents with fresh fruit for self-service and for little money. From the …

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8.94 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean from Parque Natural da Madeira

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always a great view

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10.1 km

Place where the namesake levada begins, part of the PR5 route. Right from the start you face a long sequence of tiring but beautiful steps. In good weather it is possible to admire the sea from a distance

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10.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.53 km

267 m

246 m

243 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

1.20 km

799 m

443 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Levada tunnel in Madeira – View of Machico loop from Machico

Marian shrine at a levada in Madeira Natural Park

Levada tunnel in Madeira

View of Machico

Snack Bar o Jacaré

Fruit Stands Along Levada do Caniçal

View of the Desertas Islands

View of the Atlantic Ocean from Parque Natural da Madeira

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