Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk
ID: GYG31699-37815
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
If you enjoy walks surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, spend a half day alongside one of the most beautiful levadas on Madeira. You’ll pass through a series of natural tunnels, and have spectacular views of São Jorge and the waterfall of Caldeirão Verde.
Caldeirão Verde means green cauldron in Portuguese and well describes the environs of this 6.5-kilometer walk. This half-day levada walk takes you through the highest area of Santana. A levada is an aqueduct or irrigation channel that is unique to the island of Madeira.
This is without doubt one of the most beautiful levadas on Madeira. Located in the Laurissilva forest the highlights of the trail include fantastic views of São Jorge and a series of tunnels of natural basaltic rock.
Start out in the emerald green Queimadas rainforest and enjoy scenic views over villages as you follow alongside the winding levada and through 5 short natural tunnels. When you arrive at Caldeirão Verde you’ll marvel at the majestic waterfall.
Highlights
- Take a walk in the World Heritage Laurisilva forest
- Pass through 5 tunnels of natural basaltic rock
- Enjoy the views of the Caldeirão Verde waterfall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
