MONDAY – Santana and the Levada do Caldeirão Verde

Levada: PR9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde.
Distance: about 13 km (return).
Duration: 5–6 hours.
Level: Moderate.
This is one of the most iconic hikes in Madeira, passing through tunnels and the Laurisilva forest and ending at an impressive waterfall.

Visit to Santana:

• Traditional thatched houses;
• Miradouro do Guindaste (Faial).

Tuesday – São Vicente and the Levada do Rei

Levada: PR18 – Levada do Rei.
Distance: about 10 km.
Duration: 3–4 hours.
Level: Easy to moderate.
The trail ends in Ribeiro Bonito, one of the lushest places in the Laurissilva forest.

Visit São Vicente:

• Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint;
• Seixal Beach.

WEDNESDAY – Porto Moniz and the Ribeira da Janela Levada

Levada: Levada da Ribeira da Janela.
Distance: about 8–10 km.
Duration: 3 hours.
Level: Easy.
Hike through one of the deepest valleys on the island, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Discover Porto Moniz:

• Natural lava pools;
• Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint.

THURSDAY – Calheta and the Levada das 25 Fontes

Levada: PR6 – Levada das 25 Fontes + Risco Waterfall.
Distance: 9–11 km.
Duration: 3–4 hours.
Level: Moderate.
This is probably the most famous levada in Madeira, with dozens of springs and a lagoon surrounded by waterfalls.

Visit to Calheta:

• Golden sand beach;
• Calheta Marina;
• Sugar Cane Mill.

FRIDAY – Ponta do Sol and Levada Nova

Levada: Levada Nova da Ponta do Sol.
Distance: about 8 km (5 miles).
Duration: 2.5–3 hours.
Level: Easy.

A trail famous for the waterfall that passes over the path and for the views of the ocean.

Explore Ponta do Sol:

• Historic centre;
• Pebble beach;
• Viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic.

SATURDAY – Funchal and the Levada dos Tornos

Levada: Levada dos Tornos (Funchal).
Distance: about 10 km.
Duration: 3–4 hours.
Level: Easy to moderate.

Route: Hike along one of Madeira's oldest levadas, passing through forest areas, gardens, small farms and natural viewpoints overlooking Funchal and the Valley of João Gomes Ribeira.

Discover Funchal:

• Farmer's Market.
• Old Town and Rua de Santa Maria.

SUNDAY – Machico / Ponta de São Lourenço

Hike: Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8)
Distance: about 7 km (return).
Duration: 2.5–3.5 hours.
Level: Moderate.

A hike along the easternmost peninsula of Madeira, with volcanic landscapes, impressive cliffs and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Explore Caniçal:

• Viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic;
• Agricultural market.

ALL ADMISSION FEES FOR OBSERVATION DECKS AND SELECTED DRINKS ARE INCLUDED.