Levada dos Prazeres

Levada dos Prazeres

• Beautiful levada walk with different types of flora and fauna.
• The flower lined levada trickles along underneath a canopy of Eucalyptus and Oak trees. Enjoy the abundant flora and patchwork landscape that makes this walk delightful.
• Be delighted by one of the sunniest places in Madeira enjoying a relaxing walk in the middle of an exotic forest.

About Levada dos Prazeres

This walk is developed in the middle of two forests: The Exotic Forest composed by introduced trees and plants, such as the pine trees and acácias; and also a part of plants from the Laurissilva Forest, an endemic forest, composed by plants and trees that can only be seen on Madeira Island
The Laurissilva Forest of Madeira is a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1999 and is one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Here is easy to find some examples of trees that belong the Laurel Forest.

This is a very relaxing walk along the Levada and has the duration of approximately two hours walking. During the tour, the guide will explain you some curiosities about the local traditions, flora and fauna.

If you have a curiosity about what is a Levada walk in Madeira this tour will be probably the most indicated to explore this wonderful water channels called “levadas” with all your family.

This fascinating walk starts and ends in Porto da Cruz, council of Machico, on the Northern side of Madeira Island. It is an easy levada walk with about 6km long, which goes along agricultural fields where the main local agricultural crops predominate.

Distance: 6 Km
Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Ponta de São Lourenço walk runs along the eastern and most beautiful peninsula of Madeira Island. The harsh, almost totally deserted coastline makes the walk one of the most popular and spectacular in Madeira. This walk provides a sharp…

Distance: 8 Km
Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)