Madeira · 123 places

Levadas & Trails in Madeira

The levadas are Madeira's masterpiece: over 2,000 km of irrigation channels carved into the mountains since the 1500s, each with a maintained path alongside. Together with the official PR footpaths they make this the best hiking island in the Atlantic. Flat walks through laurel forest sit next to ridge climbs above the clouds.

Highlights

The most documented places: photos, history and local knowledge first.

All 123, by region

Funchal 8
Câmara de Lobos 10
Ribeira Brava 3
Ponta do Sol 9
Calheta 18
Porto Moniz 14
São Vicente 23
Santana 23
Machico 8
Santa Cruz 3
Porto Santo 4