Guided trekking along the Levada Serra da Água Valley
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Guided trekking along the Levada Serra da Água Valley

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£31.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Take part on this 5 km easy walk
  • Observe the amazing landscapes and wildlife of Serra d' Água Valley
  • Admire the beautiful view of Madeira's South coast
What to expect

Walk along this 5 km levada, and get the opportunity to admire the scenic landscapes of Serra da Água Valley. The levadas are canals used to bring water from the North to the South of Madeira.

This trekking, that start at Campanário area, will take you to discover the variety of the local flora and fauna, and to admire some of the most famous locations on South coast of the island, such as Encumeada, Ribeira Brava and Campanario.

During the tour you will reach a maximum elevation of 570 m and a minimum one of 510 m.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Funchal, Portugal

Meeting point:
If your hotel is not displayed on the pickup list, please select the pickup nearest to your accommodation. Please be at the pickup point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, and wait for your pickup at least until 10 minutes after the scheduled time, since the transport is subject to traffic conditions.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Guests that suffer from vertigo, and with reduced mobility

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • If infants until 3 years old require a car seat, a supplement of 3€ will be charged locally
  • There's a tax to be paid locally, in cash, of 3€ per person of 13 years old onwards. For children until 12 years old, this tax doesn't apply

Know in advance:

  • From January 01st 2026, Levada Walks are subject to slots, and last minute bookings will be subject to availability
  • The walking time is about 2.5 hours, the walking distance is 5 km
  • It's recommended to wear comfortable footwear
  • Foods and drinks are not included, it's recommended to bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water
  • Parents will be entirely responsible for children 0 to 9 years old
  • Please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address upon booking, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour
  • The excursion may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or if the tour guide evaluates that the tour cannot happen due to security reasons. If this happens an alternative tour for the same day will be offered, or, in case the participant chooses not to accept the alternative, a full refund will be given
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Provider
Eco Viagens
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    16 July 2025
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    United Kingdom

    We opted for the 5km walk along a Levada. This was very easy going for us and no hills to contend with. The guide we hade was very enthusiastic and informative. We enjoyed the experience very much.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    19 March 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    6 February 2024
    4

    United Kingdom

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    25 September 2023
    4

    United Kingdom

    It would have been good, if clients would have been advised to bring walking poles. We had ours, but a lady fell over and cut her head, towards the end of the walk. With a walking pole this might not have hapenrd

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