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"Levada" is a Portuguese word derived from the word "levar" - which means to carry and is roughly translated as "carriageway", but more correctly defined as mini-canal. The mini-canals are irrigation systems developed to distribute water from the rainfall heavy and wet regions on the north of Madeira island to the drier sun parched regions of the south. The water is usually stored in reservoirs or tanks, or captured directly from natural fountains to be redirected and channeled across a wide network of winding canals. These narrow water carriageways deliver precious water along far distances to banana plantations, vineyards, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens, as well as to hydro-electric power stations dotted around the island. The levadas criss cross the mountains and cover a total distance of 2500 km, and date back to as far as the early 16th century.
The Levada "Walks" are walking trails along the maintenance paths beside the Levadas. Although the Levadas were constructed primarily for agricultural/industrial use they are just as important for tourists and local people alike who want to enjoy outdoor adventure activities inaccessible by cars.
Adults: 44€ per person
Children (4-9 years old): 30€ per person
Baby (0-4) free of charge maxium of 1, after that 28€
Pickup in Machico and Santa Cruz area has a non-commissionable extra charge of €10,00 per person for the following walks:
- Rabaçal / Risco
- Fanal / Assobiadores
- Levada do Moinho
- Levada do Alecrim
- Paradise Valley - 9:30 AM
- Serra Valley
- Ribeiro Frio / Portela - 9:30 AM
If required a babyseat / boosterseat there’s a non-commissionable extra charge of 3€, per seat. Must be requested upon the reservation.
Notes:
If the child in under 12 years old and does not have 135 centimeters in height, please let us know (in the comment section) as by Portuguese law it requires a babyseat / booster seat.
Please do note that children under the age of 4 years old are entirely at the parents responsibility and accountability.
Adults: 34€ per person
Children (4-9 years old): 20€ per person
Baby (0-4) free of charge maximum of 1, after that 18€
Pickup in Machico and Santa Cruz area has a non-commissionable extra charge of €10,00 per person for the following walks:
- Rabaçal / Risco
- Fanal / Assobiadores
- Levada do Moinho
- Levada do Alecrim
- Paradise Valley
- Serra Valley
- Ribeiro Frio / Portela
If required a babyseat / boosterseat there’s a non-commissionable extra charge of 3€, per seat. Must be requested upon the reservation.
Notes:
If the child in under 12 years old and does not have 135 centimeters in height, please let us know (in the comment section) as by Portuguese law it requires a babyseat / booster seat.
Please do note that children under the age of 4 years old are entirely at the parents responsibility and accountability.
Madeira Explorers is a company that was established in 2003 with the purpose of offering the best possible experience of walking in Madeira Island, that’s why we are solely dedicated to Levada and Mountain leisure walks.
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In the interest of your safety 'Madeira Explorers' reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel walks without prior notice due to adverse weather conditions, landslides etc.
Sportive shoes with a good grip or walking boots.
If requested Rucksacks and walking sticks can be provided by the organization.
Due to Covid-19, it's compulsory the use of a facial mask during the transport and the use of hand sanitizer before entering the mini-bus.