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Paradise Valley Levada Walk: Explore a Century-Old Waterway in Serra do Faial
4.4
34 Ratings
Funchal
A splendid half-day trek spanning 5.5Km of the Serra do Faial levada, which holds a history of over a century.
A splendid half-day trek spanning 5.5Km of the Serra do Faial levada, which holds a history of over a century.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Levada Da Serra Do Faial - A hidden forest, a paradise to discover. This walk begins in Choupana, in the highlands of Funchal, at the south of Madeira Island and takes hikers on a journey full of pleasant green tones of the forest of the island.\n\nAlong this trail, made sibe by side with the Levada, hikers can observe several species of flora and…
- Levada Da Serra Do Faial - A hidden forest, a paradise to discover. This walk begins in Choupana, in the highlands of Funchal, at the south of Madeira Island and takes hikers on a journey full of pleasant green tones of the forest of the island.\n\nAlong this trail, made sibe by side with the Levada, hikers can observe several species of flora and fauna. Enjoy the natural sounds and the magnificent surroundings of this tour.\n\nOnce in a while, emerge beautiful and breathtaking panoramic views of the small villages in the area of Funchal and Camacha, allowing you to see the island from a different perspective.\n\nThis is an easy and affordable walk for anyone, which by being located in the southern part of the island is a valid option all year round.\n\nCamacha is the arrival point of this journey. A neighborhood well known for its strong cultural and traditional aspect, which is visited by hundreds of tourists daily. Take this tour and enjoy getting to know a little more of Madeira, you will like!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- 5.5 Km Walk
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- 5.5 Km Walk
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots.
- Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots.
- Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Location
Avenida do Mar
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(34 Ratings)
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Hypertiger
Sep 12, 2024
Very nice guided tour, well organized - More of a walk than a hike with friendly and knowledgeable local accompaniment, the Paradise Valley-Levada tour is a good start even for visitors who are still unsure whether they will trust themselves (and their footwear) to take a full-day hike.
We had a lot of fun, learned a few things and felt something looking into the “heart” of the island. Nice!
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Paulct8287ij
Sep 4, 2024
Pure experience - Just everything went perfectly, a beautiful tour, the guided tour of Sara was an experience and unforgettable. Thank you so much.
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Tania_l
Aug 2, 2024
Easy happy walk - I enjoyed this wooded stroll through a bit of the path along a levada. Guide was very cheerful and knowledgeable about the area.
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Sally_e
Jun 19, 2024
Lovely levada walk in beautiful countryside - Great guide, pointing out interesting flora and sights along this east levada walk! Highly recommended
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Colin_glea
May 21, 2024
Very enjoyable and relaxing levada walk. - This was my first levada walk, and what a good choice! It was a half day trip, and the walk was an ideal length, and always easy with wide paths. It was mostly through woodland with many lovely views and examples of typical houses and smallholdings. Julia, the guide, was great, so friendly and knowledgeable. She explained a lot about the levada system, the flowers, trees and wildlife. She always answered any questions and chatted about any subject that we raised. The organisation and transport were fine. I would certainly recommend this walk without hesitation.
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Katherine_m
Sep 22, 2023
A good experience that I would like to enjoy again. - Learning about the real Madeira, flora and fauna from a very informative and charming guide. She created a great atmosphere and the kilometres slipped by in a fun and effortless way.
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Bob_c
Sep 12, 2023
Lovely walk. - Our guide, Ruby, was knowledgeable and informative. The pace of the walk was reasonable. I really enjoyed it.
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Carolyn_r
Sep 12, 2024
An ideal starter Levada walk - A very easy flat walk...no issues with any extreme drops or rugged paths. Patricia our guide was informative and friendly.
A walk in nature rather than for stunning views...ideal for anyone as it really was an easy stroll.
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Xenakis2014
Jun 6, 2024
Very easy levada walk for literally anyone - This is a very very easy levada walk. It's really flat underfoot and has no drops to worry about whatsoever. The guide gave lots of descriptions about the plants you pass but would advise being at the front of the group to really take all of this in. The walk is made even easier but a cafe break halfway through.
If you're looking to just get out there and don't want to worry about heights / distance / uneven floors - and are interested purely in learning about the flora and fauna - this would be the walk for you. If you want something with views / a bit more challenging (but not too challenging) and plants then skip this one and go for the referta walk.
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Pharmaceft
Jun 18, 2024
Disappointment - No commuication skills, bad English, just a walk in the woods, no promised beautiful views. Don't waste your time and money
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