Levada do Caldeirão Verde (Santana)
One of the most popular and impressive trails in Madeira.
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Distance: 8.7 km (17.4 km round trip)
Duration: 6h30
Difficulty: Medium
Start/End: Parque Florestal das Queimadas / Caldeirão do Inferno
Max/min altitude: 1020 m / 872 m
The PR 9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde is a trail with a distance of 8.7 km (+ 8.7 km return) that offers hikers a unique opportunity to explore the orography of the interior of the island of Madeira and admire its monumental landscapes. With a medium difficulty, the trail has an estimated duration of 6h30.
The beginning of the Levada do Caldeirão Verde is marked by the Casa de Abrigo das Queimadas, in the Parque Florestal das Queimadas, which maintains the original characteristics of the Typical Houses of Santana, triangular in shape and with the traditional thatched roof. Shortly after the start of the trail, hikers find the esplanade of the Levada do Caldeirão Verde, where nature reveals itself with exoticism.
The Levada do Caldeirão Verde crosses the Laurissilva forest, where abundant water is routed through this historic levada, built in the 18th century, to the agricultural land of the parish of Faial. Along the trail, which is punctuated by escarpments and mountains, hikers pass through four tunnels carved into the rock.
After an exciting walk, hikers find the Caldeirão Verde lake on the left, formed by the water that projects vertically from the bed of the Ribeiro do Caldeirão Verde, about 100 m high. With their energies recovered, hikers can continue to Caldeirão do Inferno, at 2200 m, or return along the Levada do Caldeirão Verde. The beauty and exuberance of nature make the Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail one of the most popular and fascinating in Madeira.
Levada das 25 Fontes (Calheta)
A pedestrian trail with a length of 4.3 km that culminates in the magnificent Lagoa das 25 Fontes.
Distance: 4.3 km (8.6 km round trip)
Duration: 3h00
Difficulty: Medium
Start/End: Rabaçal (ER105) / 25 Sources
Max/min altitude: 1288 m / 964 m
The Levada das 25 Fontes, in Madeira, is one of the most popular pedestrian routes on the island, covering 4.3 km of superb natural surroundings and with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Sharing the same starting point with Levada do Risco (PR 6.1), this route of medium difficulty is ideal for those who want to contemplate the exuberance of nature and discover places of interest and different scenarios.
Along the Levada das 25 Fontes, it is possible to find some surprising landscapes due to the verdant vivacity of the Laurissilva forest, such as the views over the Ribeira da Janela valley. However, the highlight of the route is the arrival at Lagoa das 25 Fontes, a unique and magnificent place fed by the waters that descend from Paul da Serra and that appear here through 25 points.
Lagoa das 25 Fontes is one of the most incredible places in Madeira and deserves to be calmly contemplated. The unique contour image is an invitation to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the island. After enjoying the lagoon, the return is made by the same path, taking advantage of the beauty of the landscape to recharge your batteries.
With a distance of 4.3 km (8.6 km round trip) and a medium difficulty, Levada das 25 Fontes is a pleasant route for all types of walkers. The trail starts at Estrada Regional nº 105, in Rabaçal, and ends at Lagoa das 25 Fontes, with a maximum altitude of 1288 m and a minimum of 964 m. Those who follow this trail cannot fail to be surprised by the exuberance of Nature and the unparalleled beauty of Lagoa das 25 Fontes.
