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A coastal village in Madeira
rolling hills in Madeira
People hiking along a levada in Madeira
A town nestled along the coast of Madeira
A levada leading to a village in Madeira

Porto da Cruz to Castelejo Guided Levada Hike

By MTS Globe
8.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $68 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • Scenic hike along a well-known & easy-to-hike *levada*
  • Stories & history behind the ghost town of Faja
  • Bird's-eye views over the colourful countryside
  • Travelling along a functional 19th-century irrigation system
  • Viewing a slice of local culture & sleepy villages

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 hours5h5h
  • English
Starting time: 8:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $68.03 x 1 AdultCA $68.03
Total
Price is CA $68.03
Until Wed, Nov 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided walking tour of the Levadas
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Machico, Santa Cruz, Caniço, and Funchal hotels

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.

What you can expect

A pleasant hike along Levada do Castelejo offers you a stunning perspective of Madeira's north coast. Admire the views of sleepy villages and ghost towns set against impressive cliffs, and discover the rare flora and fauna that thrive on the island.

Banana plantations, terraced fields and emerald forests await you in this magnificent natural setting, which offers unique views of Maderira's landscape such as the high inland peaks and the 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 Faja, where approximately 30 people used to work and live. The town was abandoned in the 1980s, leaving charming green-covered houses behind.

Listen as your guide describes the history of the levadas, the purpose of their construction and the lives of locals today as you hike the forested, rugged, and volcanic setting of Madeira.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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