Madeira Walks

Madeira Explorers - Levada and Leisure Walks

www.madeira-levada-walks.com
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(372) · Tours in Funchal, Portugal
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We are a Portuguese company solely dedicated to guided leisure walks. Our tours have been thoughtfully selected and include levada, mountain and …

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Jan 3, 2025
This was an unforgettable Fanal Assobiadores trip, made all the more special by our guide, Margarita. She kept everyone's spirts up and was full of great facts about the region. We started at Paul da…Full review by 549HeatherM
Nov 21, 2024
We booked a full day levada walk but there was a mix up over where we were staying so we missed the walk. They were extremely apologetic and offered us a half price walk which we accepted. We did the…Full review by HayMj
Sep 1, 2024
The whole operation was well run and professional, the pick up was on time, our guide was knowledgeable and amusing and organised our group of several nationalities well, it helped she was multi-ling…Full review by John D
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Does anyone have recommendations to complete the "Encumeada" hike? 1. I see posts that say you start in …
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Does anyone have recommendations to complete the "Encumeada" hike? 1. I see posts that say you start in Pico Ruivo and journey to Encumeada from there but that seems too long a day. 2. Another post says to start from Boca da Corrida ... which would be preferred so I can drive in, hike, and drive out. Please help, thank you!
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Sorry have not done that one
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Answer by Malcolm D · Jun 12, 2017
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Hi, To be able to do the walks you mentioned where is the best place to stay on Medeira. Thanks Ruth
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Funchal is the best place to do all of them, but depending on whether your walk is on the west or east of the island, the companies can be quite flexible in picking you up en route.
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Is there a good place to stay if doing the levada walks? Thinking of staying in Funchal. Is that close/convenient enough. …
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Is there a good place to stay if doing the levada walks? Thinking of staying in Funchal. Is that close/convenient enough. Thanks Sue
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Funchal is fine for doing levada walks, stayed there myself. There are a few easy levada walks that you can reach by bus (and also come back by bus afterwards). For almost all …
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Funchal is fine for doing levada walks, stayed there myself. There are a few easy levada walks that you can reach by bus (and also come back by bus afterwards). For almost all other levada walks the start is somewhere high up in the mountains and a taxi / tour is your best option. Car rental is of course also possible, but many levada walks don't end at the same place they start, so you have to walk back along the same route as well. I found a tour to be the best option. Its fun to have someone who knows the area to talk along the route and guide you. The routes themselves are often easy to find and walk, provided that you are able to find the beginning, since they are sometimes not clearly marked. You can walk ALL routes without a guide, there is a good Android app to get more information, made by students living on the island, search for "walkme levada". This app also shows starting coordinates of each levada walk, works like a charm in combination with for instance OsmAnd navigation (free offline maps).
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Hello, Steven Can you tell me if there are any lengthy downhill stretches on the Rabacal and the 25 Fountains hike? I am …
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Hello, Steven Can you tell me if there are any lengthy downhill stretches on the Rabacal and the 25 Fountains hike? I am excited about doing it on our visit to Funchal. Thank you, sheryl
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320m descent/ascent...very narrow at times requiring sure footedness. Some exposed areas which may induce vertigo. There is an alternative through some tunnels, torch …
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320m descent/ascent...very narrow at times requiring sure footedness. Some exposed areas which may induce vertigo. There is an alternative through some tunnels, torch required apparently or just take the bus. This info taken from book titles Madeira Rother Walking Guide, I got got from Amazon, a must if walking in Madeira
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