LEVADATRAILS OF MADEIRA
Following Madeira’s characteristic ‘levadas’ (narrow irrigation channels) we walk all over this dramatically beautiful volcanic island. We take the impressive ‘balcony walk’ – a path hewn into the cliff face – to the summit of Pico Ruivo (1862m). We also spend time in the capital Funchal where we can enjoy some fresh fish and a glass of Madeira wine!
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Funchal. Days 2/3 Sao Lourenço Peninsula Follow the spectacular cliff path along the peninsula for impressive views of the north coast. From Santana take a path winding inland through forests from Pico das Pedras to Ilha. Drive along the northern coast corniche to the volcanic rock pools of Porto Moniz. Day 4 Levada Trails Cross from north to south along Madeira’s famous levadas: mini canals used by settlers to water sugar and banana plantations. Day 5 Ponta do Pargo Explore the west of the island: walk along the Levada Novo from Ponta do Pargo through farmland and admire the views from the 400m-high cliff tops. Day 6 ‘Balcony Walk’ Take the spectacular path hewn from the cliff walls to Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak (1862m). Day 7 Funchal Enjoy a free day in Funchal. Optional activities include a Madeira wine tour, a visit to the Botanic gardens, a boat trip or a tour of the colourful fish and flower markets. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/az
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Sao Jorge
1800m 1500m 1200m 900m 600m 300m 0m
Day 2 – 7km Day 3 – 10km Porto Moniz Ponta do Sol Ponta do Sol “Moderate
grade walks on the fertile
Atlantic island of Madeira”
inclusive from
£783 8 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7nts pension/hotel; 7 breakfasts included.
Transport: Minivan.
Trekking Details: This trip is graded moderate with an average of between 4 - 6 hours walking each day. Parts of the balcony walk are not suitable for vertigo sufferers. One day is left free.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 15. TOUR DATES
The Levada Trails of Madeira tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Solo departures are available.
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/tm
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £499
Levada Trails of Madeira Ref TM
MADEIR A (PORTUGAL)
PORTO MONIZ
Ponta do
Pargo Prazeres
PONTA DO SOL
Cristo Rei
Florenças
A TLANTIC OCEAN
Day 4 – 13km or call our experts on 0844 875 1893 Day 5 – 10km Day 6 – 12.5km 33 Ilha Queimadas Achada
1818m Ariero
FUNCHAL km 0 25
Lourenço Peninsula
Airport Sao SANTANA
Apr Aug Dec
flight
DETAILS
Ref:
TM
EUROPE
MADEIRA
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