Levada Walk

Trail Santana, Madeira Island, Portugal

What to expect

The Levada Walk is a hiking trail located in the Santana area of Madeira Island, Portugal. It's a coastal hike that leads to the Ponta do Clérigo Viewpoint, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the northeastern coastline. The trail is approximately 6.8 km return and takes around 4 to 5.5 hours to complete, depending on fitness level and the number of breaks taken. The hike is considered hard, with roughly 1500 m of elevation gain, but the scenery and views make it well worth the effort. The trail starts at a high elevation and descends towards the coast, passing through a long tunnel and offering breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding landscape

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Travel Interview: Men's Tour on Madeira with Child

Travel Interview: Men's Tour on Madeira with Child
This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a really nice hike starting above Santana, along the Levadas. We sat by the water channels and let the sickle-shaped eucalyptus leaves be our boats

Highlights: The kids loved the Levada walk! They especially enjoyed making boats out of the eucalyptus leaves. It was a highlight for them ✨