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.
It is one of the most iconic hikes in Madeira, passing through tunnels and the Laurissilva 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 route ends in Ribeiro Bonito, one of the lushest places in the Laurissilva forest.

Visit St. Vincent:

• Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint;
  -Praia do Seixal.

WEDNESDAY – Porto Moniz and the Levada da Ribeira da Janela

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

Get to know Porto Moniz:

-Natural Lava Pools;

• Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint.

THURSDAY – Calheta and the Levada das 25 Fontes

Levada: PR6 – 25 Fountains Levada Walk + Risco Waterfall.
Distance: 9–11 km.
Duration: 3–4 hours.
Level: Moderate.
It 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 route famous for the waterfall that passes over the path and for the views of the ocean.

Explore Ponta do Sol:

-Historic centre;
-Praia de Calhau;

• Viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic.

SATURDAY – Funchal and the Levada dos Tornos

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

Route: Hike along one of the oldest levadas in Madeira, passing through forested areas, gardens, small farms, and natural observation decks overlooking Funchal and the Valley of João Gomes Ribeira.

Discover Funchal:
-Workers' 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: Medium.

Route through 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.