As good hosts that we are, we must recommend one of the most famous activities in this island – Levada walking through impressive and exotic routes. Levadas are an incredible system engineered built by our ancestors during the 16th century that allows the water to flow from the north coast reaching to the south coast. You can experience strolling across some of the leasted explored trails with the help of a qualified guide that will brief you on some the most important details regarding the rain forest, Laurissilva forest and all the surrounding geology.
Penha D´Águia trail
The majestic and monumental Penha D´Águia is one of the most important geological symbol’s in the island. With an amazing altitude of 600m, the vereda da Penha D´Aguia allows you to reach the top in a quite challenging and skilled way. Once on the top you’ll be able to sense its greatness!
Includes: 1 day (whole day), Mountain Guide, Insurance and transfers
Recommended gear: hiking boots, raincoat, water, small bagpack, changing clothes
See more: https://www.visitmachico.com/pt/sentir/natureza-terra/veredas-e-levadas/vereda-da-penha-de-aguia
Price: 70€ if just for one person; 45€/person from two
Castelejo Levada Walk
The Castelejo Levada Walk is an amazing one which combines two completely different scenes: the agricultural farming area and the Laurissilva forest.
This route gives you an idea on our Machico agricultural site, the wellness of the walk and the joyful nature connection.
Includes: 1 day (whole day), Mountain Guide, Insurance and transfers
Recommended gear: hiking boots, raincoat, water, small bagpack, bathing suit
See more: https://www.visitmachico.com/pt/sentir/natureza-terra/veredas-e-levadas/levada-do-castelejo
Price: 70€if just one person; 45€/person from two
Boca do Risco Walk
The Boca do Risco walk is a spectacular trail that shows you the farming site, the exoticness of the local flowers and plants and the superb blue sea.
This particular walk is a very interesting one as it ends on the most magnificent way, the natural sightseeing of Boca do Risco. From here you’ll be able to see both Caniçal and Porto da Cruz.
Includes: 1 day (whole day), Mountain Guide, Insurance and transfers
Recommended gear: hiking boots, raincoat, water, small bagpack, warm clothing
See more:https://www.visitmachico.com/pt/sentir/natureza-terra/veredas-e-levadas/vereda-da-boca-do-risco-canical
