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These walks are not on the classified list updated on 2 October 2026, read here on 12 October 2026. They are not a tourist set. The list has 128 names. Distance, difficulty, time, climb, and the two ends are the published figures. For levada routes, the page also records the water intake (Madre), terminus (Fim), full channel length, local alias names, and field photographs. A field stays blank when nothing was published.

Porto Santo walks are left out. Classified PR routes that do not yet have a brief here stay off this page. A name that was never written on a public web page is left off.

None of these figures is an official open or closed line. The hiking map stays with the classified PR routes.

Showing 128 of 128 walks.

High mountain pass panorama across Curral das Freiras from Boca das Torrinhas
Local · Curral das Freiras
Not listed
LocalLevada
Curral das Freiras

Boca das Torrinhas, Not listed

Boca das Torrinhas is 13.0 km, hard alpine pass. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
13.0 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
5 h 00 min
Elevation
950 m ascent / 1,400 m descent
Historic coastal cliff footpath carved into the basalt ramparts of Caminho da Entrosa
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Caminho da Entrosa, Not listed

Caminho da Entrosa is 4.8 km, moderate coastal path. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.8 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 h 50 min
Elevation
250 m ascent and descent
Remote forestry track winding through virgin Laurissilva above São Jorge at Boca das Voltas
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas, Not listed

Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas is 1.9 km each way, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.9 km each way
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h
Elevation
221 m ascent
Heritage cobblestone highway descending through the lush green amphitheater of Boaventura
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Caminho Real de Boaventura, Not listed

Caminho Real de Boaventura is 1.9 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.9 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 13 min each way
Elevation
388 m ascent
Spectacular 140-meter waterfall plunging through the sheer volcanic amphitheater of Garganta Funda
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Cascata da Garganta Funda, Not listed

Cascata da Garganta Funda is 0.6 km each way, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
0.6 km each way
Difficulty
Easy
Time
22 min each way
Elevation
58 m ascent
Panoramic summit ridge and open mountain pasture at Chão dos Terreiros
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Chão dos Terreiros, Not listed

Chão dos Terreiros is 5.5 km, moderate mountain ridge walk. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
5.5 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 00 min
Elevation
300 m ascent
High mountain plateau vista toward Pico Ruivo and central peaks from Bica da Cana
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Circuito da Bica da Cana, Not listed

Circuito da Bica da Cana is 3.4 km loop, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
3.4 km loop
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 25 min
Elevation
78 m ascent, 232 m descent
Rock overhang and coastal trail descending toward Fajã da Quebrada Nova
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Fajã da Quebrada Nova, Not listed

Fajã da Quebrada Nova is 4.2 km, demanding cliff path. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.2 km
Difficulty
Demanding
Time
1 h 40 min
Elevation
450 m descent and ascent
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Achada Grande near Ribeira dos Moinhos in São Vicente
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada da Achada Grande (Levada Nova da Boaventura), Not listed

Also known as: Levada Nova da Boaventura

Levada da Achada Grande is an unclassified 5 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeira dos Moinhos (500 m) to Near Lombo do Urzal, Boaventura (470 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
30 m drop (500 m to 470 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira dos Moinhos (500 m) → Near Lombo do Urzal, Boaventura (470 m) (5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Água de Alto near Ribeira da Abelheira in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada da Água de Alto, Not listed

Levada da Água de Alto is an unclassified 4 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeira da Abelheira (360 m) to Fajã do Mar, Faial (300 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
4 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
60 m drop (360 m to 300 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira da Abelheira (360 m) → Fajã do Mar, Faial (300 m) (4 km)
Stone bridge over Córrego do Vale Paraíso and the historic Azenha watermill along Levada da Azenha
Local · Santa Cruz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santa Cruz

Levada da Azenha, Not listed

Levada da Azenha is an unclassified 2.4 km levada channel in Santa Cruz running from Ribeira do Caniço (295 m) to Sítio do Livramento, Caniço (240 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
2.4 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
55 m drop (295 m to 240 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Caniço (295 m) → Sítio do Livramento, Caniço (240 m) (2.4 km)
North-coast panorama from Levada da Cancela across Sítio do Pico (Terceira Lombada) toward Seixal and Porto Moniz
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada da Cancela, Not listed

Levada da Cancela is an unclassified 1.1 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeiro das Quebradas / Ribeiro do Velho (390 m) to Sítio da Pereira, Ponta Delgada (130 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.1 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
260 m drop (390 m to 130 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeiro das Quebradas / Ribeiro do Velho (390 m) → Sítio da Pereira, Ponta Delgada (130 m) (1.1 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Corujeira near Sítio da Terça, Ribeira da Tabua in Ribeira Brava
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Levada da Corujeira (Tabua), Not listed

Levada da Corujeira is an unclassified 2.5 km levada channel in Ribeira Brava running from Sítio da Terça, Ribeira da Tabua (240 m) to Sítio da Achada, Tabua (175 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
2.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
65 m drop (240 m to 175 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Sítio da Terça, Ribeira da Tabua (240 m) → Sítio da Achada, Tabua (175 m) (2.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Fajã da Nogueira near Ribeira Seca, Faial in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada da Fajã da Nogueira, Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Serra do Faial - Lanço da Central · Levada da Serra do Faial - Lanço Central

Levada da Fajã da Nogueira is an unclassified 5.9 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeira Seca, Faial (982 m) to Câmara de Carga do Pico da Nogueira (968 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
5.9 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
14 m drop (982 m to 968 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira Seca, Faial (982 m) → Câmara de Carga do Pico da Nogueira (968 m) (5.9 km)
Picture Coming Soon — Scenic water channel and pine woodland trail along Levada da Fajã da Ovelha
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Levada da Fajã da Ovelha, Not listed

Levada da Fajã da Ovelha is 11.7 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
11.7 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
4 h
Elevation
80 m ascent
Channel ledge of Levada da Fajãzinha above the agricultural terraces of Boaventura
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada da Fajãzinha, Not listed

Levada da Fajãzinha is an unclassified 1.2 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Córrego da Nozelha, Sítio da Nozelha (210 m) to Sítio do Lombinho, Boaventura (125 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.2 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
85 m drop (210 m to 125 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Córrego da Nozelha, Sítio da Nozelha (210 m) → Sítio do Lombinho, Boaventura (125 m) (1.2 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Portela near Levada do Furado / Casa de Água dos Lamaceiros in Machico
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada da Portela, Not listed

Levada da Portela is an unclassified 6 km levada channel in Machico running from Levada do Furado / Casa de Água dos Lamaceiros (840 m) to Cabeço da Lapa, Maiata, Porto da Cruz (250 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
6 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
590 m drop (840 m to 250 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Levada do Furado / Casa de Água dos Lamaceiros (840 m) → Cabeço da Lapa, Maiata, Porto da Cruz (250 m) (6 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Referta near Ribeira de São Roque do Faial in Machico
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada da Referta, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Nova do Porto da Cruz · Levada do Castelejo (Referta Reach)

Levada da Referta is 4.5 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.5 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h
Elevation
95 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira de São Roque do Faial (325 m) → Sítio do Pinheiro, Porto da Cruz (270 m) (11.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Ribeira da Janela near Ribeiro Gordo, Ribeira da Janela in Porto Moniz
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Levada da Ribeira da Janela, Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Central da Ribeira da Janela · Levada dos Lamaceiros

Levada da Ribeira da Janela is an unclassified 16 km levada channel in Porto Moniz running from Ribeiro Gordo, Ribeira da Janela (423 m) to Câmara de Carga da Central da Ribeira da Janela. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
16 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeiro Gordo, Ribeira da Janela (423 m) → Câmara de Carga da Central da Ribeira da Janela (16 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Rocha Vermelha near Ribeiro da Fajã dos Remos in Calheta
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Levada da Rocha Vermelha (Levada da Água do Vimeiro), Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Água do Vimeiro

Levada da Rocha Vermelha is an unclassified 9 km levada channel in Calheta running from Ribeiro da Fajã dos Remos (1017 m) to Rocha Vermelha Forebay, Calheta Hydroelectric Station (831 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
9 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
186 m drop (1017 m to 831 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeiro da Fajã dos Remos (1017 m) → Rocha Vermelha Forebay, Calheta Hydroelectric Station (831 m) (9 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Serra da Alegria near Ribeira de Santa Luzia in Funchal
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada da Serra da Alegria, Not listed

Levada da Serra da Alegria is an unclassified 7 km levada channel in Funchal running from Ribeira de Santa Luzia to Sítio da Alegria, São Roque, Funchal. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
7 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira de Santa Luzia → Sítio da Alegria, São Roque, Funchal (7 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Serra da Ponta do Pargo near Ribeira dos Moinhos in Calheta
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Levada da Serra da Ponta do Pargo, Not listed

Levada da Serra da Ponta do Pargo is an unclassified 4 km levada channel in Calheta running from Ribeira dos Moinhos (975 m) to Sítio da Corujeira / Levada Nova, Ponta do Pargo (635 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
4 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
340 m drop (975 m to 635 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira dos Moinhos (975 m) → Sítio da Corujeira / Levada Nova, Ponta do Pargo (635 m) (4 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Serra da Ponta do Sol near Fontes do Juncal in Ponta do Sol
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Levada da Serra da Ponta do Sol (Fonte do Juncal), Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Serra da Fonte do Juncal

Levada da Serra da Ponta do Sol is an unclassified 8 km levada channel in Ponta do Sol running from Fontes do Juncal (1525 m) to Sítio do Tornadouro, Ponta do Sol (625 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
8 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
900 m drop (1525 m to 625 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Fontes do Juncal (1525 m) → Sítio do Tornadouro, Ponta do Sol (625 m) (8 km)
Scenic mountain levada winding above the dramatic valley of Serra de Água
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Levada da Serra de Água, Not listed

Levada da Serra de Água is 17.1 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
17.1 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
5 h
Elevation
202 m ascent
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Serra do Estreito near Poço da Serra / Poço da Corrida, Sítio da Corrida in Câmara de Lobos
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Levada da Serra do Estreito (Levada da Rouca), Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Rouca · Levada do Poço da Corrida

Levada da Serra do Estreito is an unclassified 6.6 km levada channel in Câmara de Lobos running from Poço da Serra / Poço da Corrida, Sítio da Corrida to Caminho da Partilha, Eiras das Moças, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
6.6 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Poço da Serra / Poço da Corrida, Sítio da Corrida → Caminho da Partilha, Eiras das Moças, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos (6.6 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Serra do Faial near Ribeira Seca, São Roque do Faial in Santa Cruz
Local · Santa Cruz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santa Cruz

Levada da Serra do Faial, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Antiga da Serra do Faial

Levada da Serra do Faial is 10.1 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
10.1 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
3 h 9 min
Elevation
121 m ascent, 298 m descent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira Seca, São Roque do Faial (982 m) → Caminho do Meio / Choupana, Funchal (54 km (historical full channel))
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada da Silveira near Ribeira dos Arcos in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada da Silveira, Not listed

Also known as: Levada de Santana · Levada do Meio de Santana

Levada da Silveira is an unclassified 9 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeira dos Arcos (690 m) to Feiteira de Cima, Santana (620 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
9 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
70 m drop (690 m to 620 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira dos Arcos (690 m) → Feiteira de Cima, Santana (620 m) (9 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada das Feitas near Córregos de Água / Ribeira do Vimeiro in Porto Moniz
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Levada das Feitas (Levada do Seixal), Not listed

Also known as: Levada das Feitas

Levada do Seixal is an unclassified 3.3 km levada channel in Porto Moniz running from Córregos de Água / Ribeira do Vimeiro (838 m) to Levada da Rocha Vermelha / Ribeira da Água Negra (834 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
3.3 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
4 m drop (838 m to 834 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Córregos de Água / Ribeira do Vimeiro (838 m) → Levada da Rocha Vermelha / Ribeira da Água Negra (834 m) (3.3 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada das Rabaças near Fontes das Rabaças, Sítio do Cascalho in Ribeira Brava
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Levada das Rabaças, Not listed

Levada das Rabaças is an unclassified 7 km levada channel in Ribeira Brava running from Fontes das Rabaças, Sítio do Cascalho (1320 m) to Downstream Portal of the Levada do Norte Variant Tunnel, near Boca da Encumeada (993 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
7 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
327 m drop (1320 m to 993 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Fontes das Rabaças, Sítio do Cascalho (1320 m) → Downstream Portal of the Levada do Norte Variant Tunnel, near Boca da Encumeada (993 m) (7 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada das Voltas near Sítio da Terça da Ribeira da Tabua in Ribeira Brava
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Levada das Voltas, Not listed

Levada das Voltas is an unclassified 2.5 km levada channel in Ribeira Brava running from Sítio da Terça da Ribeira da Tabua (240 m) to Sítio da Praia da Tabua (50 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
2.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
190 m drop (240 m to 50 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Sítio da Terça da Ribeira da Tabua (240 m) → Sítio da Praia da Tabua (50 m) (2.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada de Cima da Boaventura near Ribeira dos Moinhos in São Vicente
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada de Cima da Boaventura (Levada Grande da Boaventura), Not listed

Also known as: Levada Grande da Boaventura

Levada de Cima da Boaventura is an unclassified 4 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeira dos Moinhos (400 m) to Ponta Delgada (125 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
4 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
275 m drop (400 m to 125 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira dos Moinhos (400 m) → Ponta Delgada (125 m) (4 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada de Marques Teixeira near Galeria das Rabaças in Ponta do Sol
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Levada de Marques Teixeira, Not listed

Levada de Marques Teixeira is an unclassified 6.5 km levada channel in Ponta do Sol running from Galeria das Rabaças (1100 m) to Sítio das Covas, Ponta do Sol (630 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
6.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
470 m drop (1100 m to 630 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Galeria das Rabaças (1100 m) → Sítio das Covas, Ponta do Sol (630 m) (6.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Barreiro near the Poço da Neve headwaters in Funchal
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada do Barreiro, Not listed

Levada do Barreiro is an unclassified 7.5 km levada channel in Funchal running from Near Poço da Neve (1570 m) to Sítio do Tanque, Monte, Funchal (490 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
7.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
1080 m drop (1570 m to 490 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Near Poço da Neve (1570 m) → Sítio do Tanque, Monte, Funchal (490 m) (7.5 km)
Picture Coming Soon — Historic irrigation channel winding through eucalyptus and mimosa groves above Machico
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada do Blandy, Not listed

Levada do Blandy is 10.8 km loop, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
10.8 km loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 55 min
Elevation
402 m ascent, 401 m descent
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Bom Sucesso near Ribeira de João Gomes in Funchal
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada do Bom Sucesso, Not listed

Levada do Bom Sucesso is 3.9 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
3.9 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 13 min
Elevation
549 m ascent, 229 m descent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira de João Gomes (260 m) [deactivated upper branch: Montado dos Lourais (1075 m)] → Caminho do Palheiro, Bom Sucesso (175 m) [deactivated upper branch: Caminho do Meio (710 m), 6.2 km] (3.5 km (active lower reach) / 6.2 km (deactivated upper branch))
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Brasileiro near Pico Bonito, Ribeira da Janela in Porto Moniz
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Levada do Brasileiro, Not listed

Levada do Brasileiro is an unclassified 4 km levada channel in Porto Moniz running from Near Pico Bonito, Ribeira da Janela (950 m) to Portas da Vila, Ribeira da Janela (700 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
4 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
250 m drop (950 m to 700 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Near Pico Bonito, Ribeira da Janela (950 m) → Portas da Vila, Ribeira da Janela (700 m) (4 km)
Upper Ribeira Grande gorge with the Caldeirão do Inferno amphitheater on the right
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Caldeirão do Inferno, Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Serra de São Jorge (Troço Inicial)

Levada do Caldeirão do Inferno is an unclassified 1.1 km levada channel in Santana running from Caldeirão do Inferno, Ribeira Grande (1050 m) to Levada do Pico Ruivo intake (1030 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.1 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
20 m drop (1050 m to 1030 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Caldeirão do Inferno, Ribeira Grande (1050 m) → Levada do Pico Ruivo intake (1030 m) (1.1 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Caldeirão Verde Superior near Caldeirão Verde Superior in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Caldeirão Verde Superior, Not listed

Also known as: Levada do Caldeirão Verde II

Levada do Caldeirão Verde Superior is an unclassified 1.5 km levada channel in Santana running from Caldeirão Verde Superior to Levada da Fajã da Nogueira / Levada do Pico Ruivo. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Caldeirão Verde Superior → Levada da Fajã da Nogueira / Levada do Pico Ruivo (1.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Caniçal near Fonte Vermelha / Ribeira de Machico
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada do Caniçal, Not listed

Also known as: Levada dos Maroços

Levada do Caniçal is 3.8 km each way, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
3.8 km each way
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1 h 30 min each way
Elevation
150 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Fonte Vermelha / Ribeira de Machico → Sítio da Rochinha, Caniçal (15.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Caniço near Ribeira do Porto Novo in Santa Cruz
Local · Santa Cruz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santa Cruz

Levada do Caniço, Not listed

Also known as: Levada dos Moinhos do Caniço

Levada do Caniço is 4.2 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.2 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 4 min
Elevation
152 m ascent, 208 m descent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Porto Novo → Assomada, Caniço (4.5 km)
Levada do Cantinho above the Santana terraces, looking toward the Pico Ruivo massif and Pico das Empenas
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Cantinho (Ribeira dos Pregos), Not listed

Levada do Cantinho is an unclassified 5.1 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeira do Cantinho (380 m) and Ribeira de Santo António (390 m) to Sítio do Pinheiro, Santana (365 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
5.1 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
25 m drop (390 m to 365 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Cantinho (380 m) and Ribeira de Santo António (390 m) → Sítio do Pinheiro, Santana (365 m) (5.1 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Castelejo near Ribeira de São Roque do Faial in Machico
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada do Castelejo, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Nova do Porto da Cruz

Levada do Castelejo is an unclassified 11.5 km levada channel in Machico running from Ribeira de São Roque do Faial (325 m) to Sítio do Pinheiro, Porto da Cruz (270 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
11.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
55 m drop (325 m to 270 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira de São Roque do Faial (325 m) → Sítio do Pinheiro, Porto da Cruz (270 m) (11.5 km)
Levada do Chão da Ribeira crossing the Chão da Ribeira valley floor beneath the Paul da Serra headwalls
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Levada do Chão da Ribeira, Not listed

Levada do Chão da Ribeira is an unclassified 5 km levada channel in Porto Moniz running from Ribeira do Seixal (550 m) to Sítios do Farrobo and Serra de Água, Seixal. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Seixal (550 m) → Sítios do Farrobo and Serra de Água, Seixal (5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Cortado near Córrego da Alcaria in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Cortado, Not listed

Levada do Cortado is an unclassified 3 km levada channel in Santana running from Córrego da Alcaria (530 m) to Cortado (450 m) and Rochão, Santana (350 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
3 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
180 m drop (530 m to 350 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Córrego da Alcaria (530 m) → Cortado (450 m) and Rochão, Santana (350 m) (3 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Curral near Ribeira dos Socorridos, Fajã Escura, Curral das Freiras in Câmara de Lobos
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Levada do Curral, Not listed

Also known as: Levada do Curral e Castelejo

Levada do Curral is 4.3 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.3 km
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
218 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira dos Socorridos, Fajã Escura, Curral das Freiras (520 m) → Pico do Bucho, São Martinho, Funchal (15 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Facho near Cruz da Caldeira, Levada do Norte in Câmara de Lobos
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Levada do Facho, Not listed

Levada do Facho is an unclassified 1 km levada channel in Câmara de Lobos running from Cruz da Caldeira, Levada do Norte (540 m) to Sítio do Facho, Câmara de Lobos (500 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
40 m drop (540 m to 500 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Cruz da Caldeira, Levada do Norte (540 m) → Sítio do Facho, Câmara de Lobos (500 m) (1 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Inferno near Ribeira do Inferno (Pico Ruivo do Paúl) in São Vicente
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada do Inferno (Levada Velha do Caramujo), Not listed

Also known as: Levada Velha do Caramujo · Levada do Inferno

Levada do Plaino Velho is an unclassified 5 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeira do Inferno / Near Pico Ruivo do Paúl to Levada do Norte. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Inferno / Near Pico Ruivo do Paúl → Levada do Norte (5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Lajeado near Ribeira Grande in Paul da Serra
Local · Paul da Serra
Not listed
LocalLevada
Paul da Serra

Levada do Lajeado, Not listed

Also known as: Levada do Pico da Urze · Levada Velha do Paúl

Levada Velha do Lajeado is an unclassified 1.5 km levada channel in Paul da Serra running from Ribeira Grande, Paul da Serra (1370 m) to Ribeira do Alecrim, Paul da Serra (1350 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
20 m drop (1370 m to 1350 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira Grande, Paul da Serra (1370 m) → Ribeira do Alecrim, Paul da Serra (1350 m) (1.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Lanço near Ribeira do Passo in São Vicente
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada do Lanço (Levada dos Barros), Not listed

Also known as: Levada dos Barros

Levada do Lanço is an unclassified 1.4 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeira do Passo (430 m) to Sítio do Lanço, São Vicente (360 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.4 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
70 m drop (430 m to 360 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Passo (430 m) → Sítio do Lanço, São Vicente (360 m) (1.4 km)
South-coast view over the Funchal amphitheater from Levada do Lombo de Dona Isabel in Santo António
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada do Lombo de Dona Isabel (Levada do Lombo e Paredão), Not listed

Also known as: Levada do Lombo e Paredão

Levada do Lombo de Dona Isabel is an unclassified 8.5 km levada channel in Funchal running from 1ª Nascente (1520 m), Ribeira da Lapa (1290 m) and Montado do Paredão (1320 m) to Sítio da Viana, Santo António, Funchal (270 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
8.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
1250 m drop (1520 m to 270 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
1ª Nascente (1520 m), Ribeira da Lapa (1290 m) and Montado do Paredão (1320 m) [historically near Pico do Cedro (1660 m)] → Sítio da Viana, Santo António, Funchal (270 m) (8.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Lombo do Mauro near Bica da Cana in Ribeira Brava
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Levada do Lombo do Mauro, Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Serra da Bica da Cana · Levada do Monte Medonho

Levada do Lombo do Mouro is an unclassified 12 km levada channel in Ribeira Brava running from Bica da Cana to Pomar da Rocha, Serra de Água. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
12 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Bica da Cana → Pomar da Rocha, Serra de Água (12 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Moinho and Levada Nova, Ponta do Sol near Cabo da Ribeira, Ribeira da Ponta do Sol
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Levada do Moinho and Levada Nova, Ponta do Sol, Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Lombada · Levada do Moinho da Lombada e Lugar de Baixo · Levada do Moinho da Ponta do Sol

Levada do Moinho and Levada Nova, Ponta do Sol is 8.9 km loop, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
8.9 km loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 50 min
Elevation
238 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Cabo da Ribeira, Ribeira da Ponta do Sol (400 m) → Igreja da Lombada, Ponta do Sol (300 m) (4.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Moinho, Paul da Serra near Ribeira do Lajeado / Ribeira da Janela in Paul da Serra
Local · Paul da Serra
Not listed
LocalLevada
Paul da Serra

Levada do Moinho, Paul da Serra, Not listed

Also known as: Levada dos Moinhos do Paúl

Levada do Moinho, Paul da Serra is 6 km one way. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
6 km one way
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Lajeado / Ribeira da Janela (1304 m) → Câmara de Carga do Paúl (1280 m) (3.8 km (remodeled Alecrim reach))
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Norte — Lanço Norte near Ribeira da Hortelã, Seixal in São Vicente
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada do Norte — Lanço Norte (Seixal to Encumeada), Not listed

Also known as: Levada do Norte (Lanço Norte)

Levada do Norte — Lanço Norte is an unclassified 14 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeira da Hortelã, Seixal to Canal do Norte, Boca da Encumeada. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
14 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira da Hortelã, Seixal → Canal do Norte, Boca da Encumeada (14 km)
High cliffside channel of Levada do Norte contouring around Cabo Girão
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Levada do Norte, Quinta Grande, Not listed

Levada do Norte, Quinta Grande is 17.3 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
17.3 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
4 h
Elevation
441 m ascent
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Paul near Fonte do Juncal / Ribeira da Ponta do Sol in Calheta
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Levada do Paul, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Pequena do Paúl · Levada da Bica da Cana · Levada do Paúl II

Levada do Paul is an unclassified 13 km levada channel in Calheta running from Fonte do Juncal / Ribeira da Ponta do Sol to Calheta Hydroelectric Forebay. Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
13 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Fonte do Juncal / Ribeira da Ponta do Sol → Calheta Hydroelectric Forebay (13 km)
View over Funchal from Sítio da Barreira in the upper hills of Santo António
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada do Pico do Curral, Not listed

Levada do Pico do Curral is an unclassified 2.2 km levada channel in Funchal running from Tributary of Ribeira de Vasco Gil, near Pico do Curral (1450 m) to Ribeira de Vasco Gil / Levada do Pico do Cardo (830 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
2.2 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
620 m drop (1450 m to 830 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Tributary of Ribeira de Vasco Gil, near Pico do Curral (1450 m) → Ribeira de Vasco Gil / Levada do Pico do Cardo (830 m) (2.2 km)
Water intake (madre) of Levada do Pico dos Iroses on Ribeira da Serra de Água (955 m), on the reach historically called Levada da Questã
Local · Santa Cruz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santa Cruz

Levada do Pico dos Eiroses (Levada de Gaula), Not listed

Also known as: Levada de Gaula · Levada do Pico dos Eiroses

Levada do Pico dos Iroses is an unclassified 10 km levada channel in Santa Cruz running from Ribeira da Serra de Água (955 m) and Ribeira dos Vinháticos (925 m) to Porto Novo, Gaula (80 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
10 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
875 m drop (955 m to 80 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira da Serra de Água (955 m) and Ribeira dos Vinháticos (925 m) → Porto Novo, Gaula (80 m) (10 km (17 km including branches))
Subterranean fungi growing on timber supports hundreds of meters inside the Pico Ruivo tunnel (Túnel dos Carris)
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Pico Ruivo, Not listed

Also known as: Túnel do Pico Ruivo · Túnel dos Carris

Levada do Pico Ruivo is an unclassified 2.4 km levada channel in Santana running from Terminus of Levada do Caldeirão do Inferno (985 m) to Ribeira Seca do Faial (982 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
2.4 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
3 m drop (985 m to 982 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Terminus of Levada do Caldeirão do Inferno (985 m) → Ribeira Seca do Faial (982 m) (2.4 km)
View over Praia da Maiata and the parish center of Porto da Cruz, framed by Penha d'Águia
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada do Poço do Arvoredo, Not listed

Levada do Poço do Arvoredo is an unclassified 1.75 km levada channel in Machico running from Poço do Arvoredo, Cova das Pedras (280 m) to Sítio da Canavieira, Larano, Porto da Cruz (165 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.75 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
115 m drop (280 m to 165 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Poço do Arvoredo, Cova das Pedras (280 m) → Sítio da Canavieira, Larano, Porto da Cruz (165 m) (1.75 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Poço do Bezerro near Ribeiro do Poço do Bezerro in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Poço do Bezerro, Not listed

Levada do Poço do Bezerro is an unclassified 1.25 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeiro do Poço do Bezerro (1095 m) to Levada do Furado / Levada da Serra do Faial (860 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.25 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
235 m drop (1095 m to 860 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeiro do Poço do Bezerro (1095 m) → Levada do Furado / Levada da Serra do Faial (860 m) (1.25 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Posto Aquícola do Ribeiro Frio near Ribeiro Frio in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Posto Aquícola do Ribeiro Frio, Not listed

Levada do Posto Aquícola do Ribeiro Frio is an unclassified 0.25 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeiro Frio (940 m) to Posto Aquícola do Ribeiro Frio (880 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
0.25 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
60 m drop (940 m to 880 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeiro Frio (940 m) → Posto Aquícola do Ribeiro Frio (880 m) (0.25 km (250 m))
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada do Rochão near Ribeira de Santo António in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada do Rochão (Santana), Not listed

Levada do Rochão is an unclassified 1.5 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeira de Santo António, Santana (430 m) to Rochão, Santana (390 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
1.5 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
40 m drop (430 m to 390 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira de Santo António, Santana (430 m) → Rochão, Santana (390 m) (1.5 km)
Water intake (madre) of Levada do Teixo on Ribeiro Frio da Ponta do Sol (750 m)
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Levada do Teixo (Levada do Techo), Not listed

Also known as: Levada do Techo

Levada do Teixo is an unclassified 2.2 km levada channel in Ponta do Sol running from Ribeiro Frio, Ponta do Sol (750 m) to Fajã do Limão / Achada do Limão, Ponta do Sol (600 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
2.2 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
150 m drop (750 m to 600 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeiro Frio, Ponta do Sol (750 m) → Fajã do Limão / Achada do Limão, Ponta do Sol (600 m) (2.2 km)
Water intake (madre) of Levada do Vimieiro on Ribeira do Passo do Lanço (380 m)
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada do Vimieiro, Not listed

Levada do Vimieiro is an unclassified 2.7 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeira do Passo (380 m) to Sítio do Lombo, São Vicente (200 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
2.7 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
180 m drop (380 m to 200 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Passo (380 m) → Sítio do Lombo, São Vicente (200 m) (2.7 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada dos Cardais near Ribeira Grande in São Vicente
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Levada dos Cardais (Levada Nova de São Vicente), Not listed

Also known as: Levada Nova de São Vicente

Levada dos Cardais is an unclassified 5.3 km levada channel in São Vicente running from Ribeira Grande, São Vicente (250 m) to Cardais de Baixo, São Vicente (130 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
5.3 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
120 m drop (250 m to 130 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira Grande, São Vicente (250 m) → Cardais de Baixo, São Vicente (130 m) (5.3 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada dos Maroços near Fonte Vermelha / Ribeira de Machico
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada dos Maroços, Not listed

Also known as: Levada do Caniçal

Levada dos Maroços is 12 km, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
12 km
Difficulty
Easy
Time
3 h 20 min
Elevation
135 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Fonte Vermelha / Ribeira de Machico → Sítio da Rochinha, Caniçal (15.5 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada dos Moinhos de Santa Cruz near Sítio da Madre d'Água, Ribeira de Santa Cruz
Local · Santa Cruz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santa Cruz

Levada dos Moinhos de Santa Cruz (Moinhos da Serra), Not listed

Also known as: Levada dos Moinhos da Serra

Levada dos Moinhos de Santa Cruz is an unclassified 6 km levada channel in Santa Cruz running from Sítio da Madre d'Água, Ribeira de Santa Cruz (435 m active branch / 440 m historic branch) to Sítio da Bemposta, Santa Cruz (220 m, 6 km active branch) / Sítio da Igreja, Água de Pena (170 m, 7.5 km historic branch). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
6 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
215 m drop (435 m to 220 m) on active branch / 270 m drop (440 m to 170 m) on historic branch
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Sítio da Madre d'Água, Ribeira de Santa Cruz (435 m active branch / 440 m historic branch) → Sítio da Bemposta, Santa Cruz (220 m, 6 km active branch) / Sítio da Igreja, Água de Pena (170 m, 7.5 km historic branch) (6 km (active branch) / 7.5 km (historic branch))
Historic urban levada winding through subtropical banana plantations in western Funchal
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada dos Piornais, Not listed

Levada dos Piornais is 7 km each way, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
7 km each way
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 30 min each way
Elevation
206 m ascent
Compensation reservoir where water turbinated at the Fajã da Nogueira hydroelectric power station enters Levada dos Tornos
Local · Boaventura
Not listed
LocalLevada
Boaventura

Levada dos Tornos, Boaventura, Not listed

Also known as: Levada dos Tornos (Lanço Norte)

Levada dos Tornos, Boaventura runs for 22 km in Boaventura from Tributary of Ribeira do Porco, Lombo do Urzal (660 m) to Sítio dos Tornos, Monte, Funchal (600 m). Not on the IFCN classified PR list.

Distance
Not printed
Difficulty
Hard
Time
2 h 25 min
Elevation
208 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Tributary of Ribeira do Porco, Lombo do Urzal (660 m) → Sítio dos Tornos, Monte, Funchal (600 m) (22 km)
Water tenders' station (Casa dos Levadeiros) along Levada dos Tornos near Choupana above Funchal
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada dos Tornos, Funchal, Not listed

Also known as: Levada dos Tornos (Lanço Sul)

Levada dos Tornos, Funchal is 11.8 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
11.8 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
3 h 41 min
Elevation
145 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Sítio dos Tornos, Monte, Funchal (600 m) → Serrado das Ameixieiras, Santo António da Serra (580 m) (30 km)
Water intake (madre) of Levada Nova da Ponta do Sol on Ribeira da Ponta do Sol (410 m)
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Levada dos Zimbreiros, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Nova da Ponta do Sol

Levada dos Zimbreiros is an unclassified 13 km levada channel in Ponta do Sol running from Ribeira da Ponta do Sol (410 m) to Lombo Cesteiro, Ribeira Brava (395 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
13 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
15 m drop (410 m to 395 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira da Ponta do Sol (410 m) → Lombo Cesteiro, Ribeira Brava (395 m) (13 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada from Prazeres to Raposeira near Fontes do Risco in Calheta
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Levada from Prazeres to Raposeira, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Velha do Rabaçal (Prazeres–Raposeira Reach)

Levada Prazeres–Raposeira is an unclassified 24 km levada channel in Calheta running from Fontes do Risco (1050 m) to Lombo da Raposeira, Fajã da Ovelha (900 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
24 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
150 m drop (1050 m to 900 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Fontes do Risco (1050 m) → Lombo da Raposeira, Fajã da Ovelha (900 m) (24 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada Negra near Pico do Cedro / Ribeira de Santa Luzia in Funchal
Local · Funchal
Not listed
LocalLevada
Funchal

Levada Negra, Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Fonte do Terreiro do Freixo · Levada da Negra

Levada Negra is 16.3 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
16.3 km
Difficulty
Hard
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Pico do Cedro (1700 m) and Ribeira de Santa Luzia (1540 m) → Sítio da Barreira, Santo António (790 m) (7 km)
Sunlit canal path of Levada Nova contouring through the terraces of Calheta
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Levada Nova da Calheta, Ponta do Pargo, Not listed

Levada Nova da Calheta, Ponta do Pargo is 9.5 km loop, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
9.5 km loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
3 h 15 min
Elevation
320 m ascent
Water intake area at Fontes Vermelhas on Ribeira de Machico (310 m)
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Levada Nova de Machico, Not listed

Levada Nova de Machico is an unclassified 6 km levada channel in Machico running from Fontes Vermelhas / Ribeira de Machico (310 m) to Queimada, Água de Pena (220 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
6 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
90 m drop (310 m to 220 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Fontes Vermelhas / Ribeira de Machico (310 m) → Queimada, Água de Pena (220 m) (6 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada Nova de Santa Cruz near Ribeira de Santa Cruz
Local · Santa Cruz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santa Cruz

Levada Nova de Santa Cruz, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Nova do Poiso · Levada Nova do Santo da Serra

Levada Nova de Santa Cruz is an unclassified 10 km levada channel in Santa Cruz running from Ribeira de Santa Cruz (490 m) to Sítio da Igreja, Água de Pena (150 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
10 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
340 m drop (490 m to 150 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira de Santa Cruz (490 m) → Sítio da Igreja, Água de Pena (150 m) (10 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada Nova do Arco da Calheta near Central Hidroelétrica da Calheta in Ponta do Sol
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Levada Nova do Arco da Calheta, Not listed

Also known as: Levada da Calheta - Ponta do Sol · Levada do Arco da Calheta · Levada Nova dos Canhas

Levada Nova do Arco da Calheta is 5.6 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
5.6 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 20 min
Elevation
80 m ascent
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Central Hidroelétrica da Calheta (650 m) → Lombo das Terças, Ponta do Sol (620 m) (16 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada Nova do Juncal near Ribeira do Juncal in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Levada Nova do Juncal, Not listed

Levada Nova do Juncal is an unclassified 3.64 km levada channel in Santana running from Ribeira do Juncal (976 m) to Câmara de Carga do Pico da Nogueira (968 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
3.64 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
8 m drop (976 m to 968 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira do Juncal (976 m) → Câmara de Carga do Pico da Nogueira (968 m) (3.64 km)
Masonry water channel and inspection path of Levada Nova, Santo da Serra near Ribeira de Santa Cruz
Local · Santa Cruz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santa Cruz

Levada Nova, Santo da Serra, Not listed

Also known as: Levada Nova do Santo da Serra · Levada Nova do Poiso

Levada Nova, Santo da Serra is an unclassified 10 km levada channel in Santa Cruz running from Ribeira de Santa Cruz (490 m) to Sítio da Igreja, Água de Pena (150 m). Not on the IFCN recommended PR list.

Distance
10 km (channel length)
Difficulty
Not printed
Elevation
340 m drop (490 m to 150 m)
Channel (Madre → Fim)
Ribeira de Santa Cruz (490 m) → Sítio da Igreja, Água de Pena (150 m) (10 km)
Dramatic canyon ledge and deep river gorge along Levada Nova da Tábua
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Levada Nova, Tabua, Not listed

Levada Nova, Tabua is 8.5 km loop, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
8.5 km loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
3 h 29 min
Elevation
151 m ascent
Hidden river pool and pristine mountain cascade at Poço das Casas in Boaventura
Local · São Vicente
Not listed
LocalLevada
São Vicente

Lombo do Urzal, Falca and Poço das Casas, Not listed

Lombo do Urzal, Falca and Poço das Casas is 2.7 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.7 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 h 30 min
Elevation
118 m ascent, 139 m descent
Coastal cliff edge and sweeping ocean horizon from Miradouro do Fio to Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Miradouro do Fio ao Farol, Not listed

Miradouro do Fio ao Farol is 0.9 km each way, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
0.9 km each way
Difficulty
Easy
Time
25 min each way
Elevation
72 m ascent
Colorful fishing boats and volcanic bay at the harbor promenade of Câmara de Lobos
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Passeio Marítimo, Câmara de Lobos, Not listed

Passeio Marítimo, Câmara de Lobos is 4.4 km, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.4 km
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1 h 10 min
Elevation
98 m ascent, 100 m descent
Enchanting pasture trail wandering among ancient mossy Til trees in Fanal
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Pequena Rota do Fanal, Not listed

Pequena Rota do Fanal is 2.1 km loop, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.1 km loop
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1 h 15 min
Elevation
70 m ascent, 83 m descent
Historical beacon summit lookout overlooking Machico bay and Ponta de São Lourenço
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Pico do Facho, Not listed

Pico do Facho is 6.8 km, moderate coastal ridge walk. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
6.8 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 10 min
Elevation
330 m ascent and descent
Colossal volcanic dome of Pico Grande looming above the Boca da Corrida mountain trail
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Pico Grande from Boca da Corrida, Not listed

Pico Grande from Boca da Corrida is 4.7 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.7 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
45 min each way
Elevation
923 m ascent
Crystalline riverbed trail navigating boulders and mossy pools at Poço do Candeeiro
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Poço do Candeeiro, Not listed

Poço do Candeeiro is 0.6 km each way, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
0.6 km each way
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15 min each way
Elevation
101 m ascent
Wooden steps and dramatic narrow coastal ridge leading out to Ponta do Clérigo in Santana
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Ponta do Clérigo, Not listed

Ponta do Clérigo is 6.2 km, moderate cliff ridge walk. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
6.2 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 15 min
Elevation
380 m ascent and descent
Charming agricultural walk through lush green banana groves and traditional stone channels in Madalena do Mar
Local · Ponta do Sol
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ponta do Sol

Rota da Banana, Not listed

Rota da Banana is 1.5 km loop, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.5 km loop
Difficulty
Easy
Time
40 min
Elevation
28 m ascent, 30 m descent
Steep rocky staircases climbing the dramatic coastal escarpment of Vereda da Atalaia
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda da Atalaia, Not listed

Vereda da Atalaia is 2.7 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.7 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 10 min
Elevation
0 m ascent, 598 m descent
Vertiginous coastal cliffs and crashing ocean waves at the dramatic Boca do Risco pass
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Vereda da Boca do Risco, Not listed

Vereda da Boca do Risco is 2.2 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.2 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 h
Elevation
207 m ascent, 0 m descent
Panoramic mountain viewpoint looking down into the crater valley of Curral das Freiras
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Vereda da Boca dos Namorados, Not listed

Vereda da Boca dos Namorados is 2.5 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.5 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 2 min
Elevation
53 m ascent, 641 m descent
Forest footpath winding through the upper river valley toward Vereda da Cavaca
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda da Cavaca, Not listed

Vereda da Cavaca is 5.3 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
5.3 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
3 h
Elevation
857 m ascent, 52 m descent
Daring cliff-hung village path leading to the isolated hamlet of Eira do Mourão
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Vereda da Eira do Mourão, Not listed

Vereda da Eira do Mourão is 1.4 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.4 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
50 min
Elevation
33 m ascent, 331 m descent
Historic cobbled zigzag descent into the valley of the nuns from Eira do Serrado
Local · Câmara de Lobos
Not listed
LocalLevada
Câmara de Lobos

Vereda da Eira do Serrado, Not listed

Vereda da Eira do Serrado is 2.2 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.2 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 h 15 min
Elevation
162 m ascent, 556 m descent
Hydroelectric levada weir and dramatic waterfall cascade in the heart of Fajã da Nogueira
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Vereda da Fajã da Nogueira, Not listed

Vereda da Fajã da Nogueira is 7.1 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
7.1 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
4 h
Elevation
563 m ascent
Dramatic coastal trail descending precipitous sea cliffs toward Fajã Grande in Calheta
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda da Fajã Grande, Not listed

Vereda da Fajã Grande is 1.5 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.5 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 15 min each way
Elevation
425 m ascent
Steep historic cobbled trail climbing the coastal headland of Caniçal
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda da Ladeira, Not listed

Vereda da Ladeira is 2 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 30 min each way
Elevation
575 m ascent
Exhilarating cliffside footpath traversing sheer coastal drops at Vereda da Maloeira
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda da Maloeira, Not listed

Vereda da Maloeira is 7.0 km, moderate ravine circuit. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
7.0 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
2 h 30 min
Elevation
350 m ascent and descent
Rugged summit ascent of the iconic monolith Penha d'Águia towering over Porto da Cruz
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Vereda da Penha d'Águia, Not listed

Vereda da Penha d'Águia is 1.7 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.7 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
52 min each way
Elevation
301 m ascent
Scenic oceanfront promenade skirting volcanic sea arches along Ribeira do Natal
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Vereda da Ribeira do Natal, Not listed

Vereda da Ribeira do Natal is 2.6 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.6 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 h 30 min
Elevation
31 m ascent, 300 m descent
Dramatic canyon descent to the isolated coastal hamlet of Ribeira Funda in São Jorge
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda da Ribeira Funda, Not listed

Vereda da Ribeira Funda is 4.9 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.9 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
3 h
Elevation
1018 m ascent, 20 m descent
Spectacular steep cliff path plunging toward the Fajã da Rocha do Navio marine reserve
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Vereda da Rocha do Navio, Not listed

Vereda da Rocha do Navio is 1.6 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.6 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
30 min each way
Elevation
482 m ascent
Picture Coming Soon — Rural mountain path traversing historic agricultural terraces in São Jorge
Local · Santana
Not listed
LocalLevada
Santana

Vereda da Terra Baptista, Not listed

Vereda da Terra Baptista is 3.6 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
3.6 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 40 min each way
Elevation
670 m ascent
Remote coastal cliff track descending to the fertile coastal ledge of Terra Chã
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda da Terra Chã, Not listed

Vereda da Terra Chã is 8.8 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
8.8 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
4 h
Elevation
1220 m ascent, 224 m descent
High clifftop lookout and whale-spotting viewpoint overlooking the northern coast of São Jorge
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda da Vigia, Not listed

Vereda da Vigia is 0.7 km each way, easy. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
0.7 km each way
Difficulty
Easy
Time
22 min each way
Elevation
77 m ascent
Peaceful woodland trail winding through native laurel forest and ferns in Arco de São Jorge
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda das Feitas, Not listed

Vereda das Feitas is 2.6 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.6 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 10 min
Elevation
684 m ascent
Wild rocky footpath leading to sea caves and volcanic arches near Porto Moniz
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Vereda das Furnas, Not listed

Vereda das Furnas is 1.4 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.4 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
50 min
Elevation
34 m ascent, 404 m descent
Winding mountain path cutting through dense ancient laurel forest on Vereda das Voltas
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda das Voltas, Not listed

Vereda das Voltas is 3.4 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
3.4 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1 h 40 min
Elevation
871 m ascent, 42 m descent
Steep cliff staircase descending to the pebble beach and surf of Calhau
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda do Calhau, Not listed

Vereda do Calhau is 2.3 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.3 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 h 30 min
Elevation
23 m ascent, 485 m descent
Unique fisherman cave dwellings carved into volcanic tuff cliffs at Calhau da Lapa
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Vereda do Calhau da Lapa, Not listed

Vereda do Calhau da Lapa is 1 km each way, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1 km each way
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
30 min each way
Elevation
247 m ascent
Spine-tingling ridge trail with 360-degree vistas over Ribeira Brava and Serra de Água
Local · Ribeira Brava
Not listed
LocalLevada
Ribeira Brava

Vereda do Espigão, Not listed

Vereda do Espigão is 1.9 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.9 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 h
Elevation
0 m ascent, 542 m descent
Historic stone-paved zigzags descending the red volcanic cliff toward Jardim do Mar
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda do Jardim do Mar, Not listed

Vereda do Jardim do Mar is 8.5 km, demanding coastal loop. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
8.5 km
Difficulty
Demanding
Time
3 h 15 min
Elevation
550 m descent and ascent
Breathtaking cliffside footpath carved into the coastal precipice along Vereda do Larano
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Vereda do Larano, Not listed

Vereda do Larano is 4.6 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.6 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
3 h 22 min
Elevation
355 m ascent
Scenic ridge path offering wide valley panoramas above Ponta Delgada
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas, Not listed

Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas is 6.5 km, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
6.5 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
3 h
Elevation
214 m ascent, 1158 m descent
Exhilarating cliff descent over the crashing Atlantic waves at Pesqueiro
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda do Pesqueiro, Not listed

Vereda do Pesqueiro is 2.3 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
2.3 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
47 min each way
Elevation
485 m ascent
Mountain ridge trail ascending through pine and heather toward Pico Castanho in Machico
Local · Machico
Not listed
LocalLevada
Machico

Vereda do Pico Castanho, Not listed

Vereda do Pico Castanho is 4.5 km each way, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
4.5 km each way
Difficulty
Hard
Time
4 h
Elevation
675 m ascent
Rocky path traversing the wind-swept moorlands of Paul da Serra toward Pico Ruivo do Paul
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda do Pico Ruivo do Paúl, Not listed

Vereda do Pico Ruivo do Paúl is 0.9 km each way, moderate. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
0.9 km each way
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
25 min each way
Elevation
66 m ascent
Elevated viewpoint looking down upon the natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz
Local · Porto Moniz
Not listed
LocalLevada
Porto Moniz

Vereda do Pico, Porto Moniz, Not listed

Vereda do Pico, Porto Moniz is 5.1 km. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
5.1 km
Difficulty
Not printed
Time
2 h 47 min
Elevation
85 m ascent, 534 m descent
Dramatic coastal cliff track contouring high above the Atlantic near Ponta do Sol
Local · Calheta
Not listed
LocalLevada
Calheta

Vereda dos Zimbreiros, Not listed

Vereda dos Zimbreiros is 1.6 km, hard. Not on the IFCN list.

Distance
1.6 km
Difficulty
Hard
Time
50 min
Elevation
371 m ascent, 0 m descent

How to read the unclassified walks index

Madeira has two very different layers of walking paths. The first layer consists of the 24 classified PR routes maintained and monitored on the official IFCN table. Those routes carry official PR (Pequena Rota) signage, scheduled maintenance inspections, a published open or closed status table, and the regional non-resident trail fee system. The second layer — collected on this page — covers 128 regional levadas, historical royal paths (Caminhos Reais), coastal footpaths, and municipal forest tracks surveyed across regional municipal paths and levadas but absent from the IFCN recommended list.

Understanding the route statistics

Every figure on an unclassified trail page — distance, estimated walking duration, elevation gain and loss, start and end coordinates, tunnel counts, and irrigation channel parameters (madre intake, fim terminus, and total channel length) — reflects on-site trail walks and on-site channel records rather than the IFCN status table. Where on-site field surveys omit elevation or duration, this site leaves that field explicitly unlisted instead of guessing.

Why status reads “Not listed”

Because these routes are outside the IFCN recommended network, the forestry authority does not publish daily or weekly open/closed notices for them. A badge of Not listed means there is no official IFCN status line — it is neither an endorsement nor a guarantee that a channel wall, tunnel, or hillside ledge is passable on a given morning.

Field preparation and when to choose an official PR route instead

Many unclassified levadas were built strictly as working agricultural maintenance ledges for water tenders (levadeiros). Handrails may be discontinuous or absent, tunnels can be long and completely unlit, and winter rockfalls can block a remote gorge for months without a notice at the road head. Before setting out on any walk listed here, read our comparison of official PR routes and unclassified trails and our levada equipment checklist. If you want a signposted route with verified segment status and car-park day checks, start from the classified Madeira hiking map.