Madeira Levadas: Which One to Walk
Choose Rabaçal and 25 Fontes if you want to walk beside a water channel and finish among waterfalls. If you prefer summit scenery, look at Pico do Arieiro, which is a mountain route.
Tours for your route
MadeiraRabaçal and 25 Fontes hike
A walk along the channels and waterfalls of Rabaçal.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/funchal/levada-25-fontes-walk/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-lugar
MadeiraPico do Arieiro at sunrise
Transfer plus directions to walk the trail on your own.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/funchal/pico-do-areiri-hike/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-lugarHow to tell a levada from a mountain path
Levadas are water channels, and the routes that follow them let you walk alongside the water. A summit path offers a different kind of terrain and scenery.
What to check before you go
Check the official trail status for your date on the IFCN site. If you book a tour, see what the transfer, the guiding and the access include.
Frequently asked questions
Which levada can I do from Funchal with a transfer?
The Rabaçal and 25 Fontes tour includes a transfer, subject to the terms in the listing.
Is Pico do Arieiro a levada?
Pico do Arieiro is a mountain viewpoint. PR 1 is a summit path, while PR 6 follows a levada.
Where do I check whether the trail is open?
See the IFCN list of recommended trails and the official page for the route.