PR14 - Levada dos Cedros

PR14 (Levada dos Cedros) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PR14 (Levada dos Cedros) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PR14 (Levada dos Cedros) is one of them. Non-resident visitors pay the permit fee; Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee but still need to register and reserve a time slot.

How much does the PR14 (Levada dos Cedros) hiking permit cost?

Government permit fee: EUR 4.50 per non-resident visitor for PR14 (Levada dos Cedros). Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee. You pay the fee directly to the Madeira government through the PayPay link we email you after you reserve; Madeira Fun does not collect it.

How hard is PR14 (Levada dos Cedros) and how long does it take?

PR14 (Levada dos Cedros) is graded moderate, about 7.2 km one way, 120 m of ascent. It starts at Fanal and ends at Curral Falso.

What time can I start PR14?

You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not begin before your booked start time. Time slots run through the day, so pick the one that suits your plan.

How do I book a permit for PR14 (Levada dos Cedros)?

Reserve with Madeira Fun: check live time-slot availability for PR14 (Levada dos Cedros) on madeira.fun/hiking, pick your date and 30-minute time slot, and Madeira Fun places the government reservation for you. You pay the permit fee directly to the Madeira government through the PayPay link we email you. You can also reserve on the official IFCN Simplifica portal yourself.

Permit availability for PR14 (Levada dos Cedros)

Current observed availability

• Earliest open date: Tue, 3 Nov at 08:00
• Open days in the next 14: 14 of 14
• Current booking pressure: low (2.5 out of 10)
• Last checked: 3 Nov, 06:30 (Madeira local time)

Next 7 days

Madeira dates. Permits left counts places for non-resident visitors at start times that have not begun. The exact start times are on the booking page.

Official rule

A paid IFCN permit is required. Government permit fee: EUR 4.50 per non-resident visitor. Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee. You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not start before your booked time.

Madeira Fun recommendation

Availability is currently good, so you can usually book close to your planned date.

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