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Porto da Cruz to Castelejo Guided Levada Hike

By MTS Globe
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is €49 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Scenic hike along a well-known & easy-to-hike levada
  • History and tales of the abandoned ghost town of Fajã
  • Stunning views over colourful countryside and cliffs
  • Walk along a historic 19th-century irrigation system
  • Experience Madeira’s sleepy villages and local culture

Activity location

    • Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Porta da Cruz to Castelejo Hike
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€49.00 x 1 Adult€49.00

Total
Price is €49.00
Until Sat, 4 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of the Levadas
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport to and from your Machico, Santa Cruz, Caniço, and Funchal hotels
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Torch and sticks

Know before you book

  • Children 5 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • If you have back and joint problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • If you fear heights, you should not take part in this activity.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most Funchal hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Embark on a pleasant hike along the Levada do Castelejo, offering breathtaking views of Madeira's north coast. Admire the views of sleepy villages and ghost towns set against impressive cliffs, while discovering the rare flora and fauna that thrive on the island.

As you walk, pass through lush banana plantations, terraced fields, and vibrant emerald forests, all providing unique perspectives of Madeira’s rugged landscape, including the towering inland peaks and the iconic Penha da Águia (Eagle's Rock).

This impressive levada (aqueduct) irrigates the lands of Santo António and Sao Martinho. Walk along the levada and discover the ghost town of Fajã, where approximately 30 people once lived and worked. The town was abandoned in the 1980s, leaving behind charming, green-covered houses.

Your guide will share fascinating insights into the history and purpose of the levadas, as well as the lives of local people, all while you hike through Madeira’s forested, volcanic terrain.

Location

Activity location

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    • Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Madeira, Madeira, Portugal
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    Machico City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Santa Cruz City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Caniço City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Caniço, Madeira, Portugal