Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

4.1 (10 reviews) Madeira, Portugal
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Duration6h - 7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Beginning in the Queimadas Forestry Park, this walk is ‘out-and-back’, and crosses some spectacularly steep slopes, but is one of the finest ways of penetrating the deep valley of the São Jorge brook on foot; you’ll need a torch on this walk, which passes through a tunnel.

The levada of Caldeirão Verde is an impressive work of art built in the 18th century that begins in the main stream bed of the Caldeirão Verde brook. Passing through steep cliffs and mountains, it carries the water that runs off the highest mountains of Madeira, to be used to irrigate the farm lands of the parish of Faial.

After you pass through the 4 tunnels on the route, Caldeirão Verde appears on the left of the levada.

The Caldeirão Verde lake is formed by water that falls from the bed of the Caldeirão Verde stream bed from a height of approximately 100m.

What's included

  • Live commentary
  • Insurance
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Parque Florestal das Queimadas
    15m
    At the Queimadas Forestry Park there is a shelter (Casa de Abrigo das Queimadas), which retains the original features of the typical houses of Santana, including a marvelous thatched roof.
  2. Green Cauldron (Caldeirao Verde)
    20m
    The Caldeirão Verde lake is formed by water that falls from the bed of the Caldeirão Verde stream bed from a height of approximately 100m.

    Indulge yourself and revel in the surrounding scenery and catch your breath for the return trip.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located at the entrance of the Shopping Center, on the right side. Our shop is easy to find, just look for a yellow smiley face, shop sign.

End point

We are located at the entrance of the Shopping Center, on the right side. Our shop is easy to find, just look for a yellow smiley face, shop sign.

Pickup details

We have two meeting points in the center of Funchal City. One is by the cable car station located in the old town. The other is located in the roundabout so-called "Rotunda do Infante".

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe claustrophobia (tunnels).
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe vertigo.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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