Experience the Mystical Beauty of the King’s Levada in Madeira
Levada do Rei begins at the Water Treatment Station in Quebradas, São Jorge. This route skirts the valley of São Jorge, offering a unique opportunity to observe various herbs and medicinal plants, with informative insights along the way. The journey starts in an exotic forest filled with introduced flora specimens, where you can admire the fantastic agricultural landscapes of São Jorge and Santana.
As you progress, you’ll enter one of the best-preserved areas of the Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of native plants and bird species, such as the “Firecrest” and the friendly Chaffinch.
The walk includes passing through a waterfall before reaching the first part of the journey’s endpoint at Ribeiro Bonito. This isolated spot is where you can truly connect with nature, hearing only the serene sounds of the natural environment.
After a short rest, the return journey follows the same track, allowing you to soak in the enchanting beauty of the forest once more. This luxurious levada walk is an unforgettable experience, offering a glimpse into the purest and most untouched parts of Madeira’s nature.
