Activities

Guided Trekking Along the Levada da Referta and Castelejo

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£31.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

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Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours

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Guided tour

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Why you’ll love this…

Walk along the Levada da Referta and Castelejo
Admire some of the villages of Madeira's North Coast
Learn about the variety of crops cultivated on this side of the island

What to expect

Walk along the Levada da Referta and Castelejo and discover this man-made irrigation canal that as many others in Madeira, is used to transport water from the northern part of the island to the South.

This morning trekking will take you by winding paths built by men several years ago. You will have the chance to admire some of the villages from Madeira's North Coast, as well as the Penha d'Águia Rock.

Passing by the plantations of local farmers, you will learn about the variety of the different crops, and how farming is practiced on this side of the island. This is an easy walk with a total length of 5.5 km.

What's included

Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
Hike tour

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service from hotels in Funchal. If your hotel is not displayed in the pickup list, please select the location closest to your accommodation.

What to remember

Accessibility:

not suitable for people with reduced mobility
not recommended for people suffering from vertigo

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

a supplement of 3€ if infants under 4 require a car seat
a tax of 3€ (in cash) per person aged 13 and over

Know in advance:

the walking time is about 2 hours for a distance is 5.5 km. It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear
please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address upon booking, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour
the excursion may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or security reasons. If this happens you will be offered an alternative tour for the same day, or a full refund in case you choose not to accept the alternative

Remember to bring:

packed lunch, snacks, and water

Provider

Eco Viagens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2025

Great
Overall rated
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Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2025

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Went to plan Only area for improvement is the ticket info did not have on it the company name or contact number if plans changed or they arrived late! ...

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Guided Trekking Along the Levada da Referta and Castelejo

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