PR6 - Levada das 25 Fontes

PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) 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 PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) hiking permit cost?

Government permit fee: EUR 4.50 per non-resident visitor for PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes). 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 PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) and how long does it take?

PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) is graded moderate, about 8.6 km out and back (4.3 km each way), 120 m of ascent. It starts at Rabaçal (E.R. 105) and ends at 25 Fontes.

What time can I start PR6?

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 PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes)?

Reserve with Madeira Fun: check live time-slot availability for PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) 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 PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes)

Current observed availability

• Earliest open date: Tue, 3 Nov at 12:00
• Open days in the next 14: 14 of 14
• Current booking pressure: moderate (4.1 out of 10)
• Last checked: 3 Nov, 06:50 (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

Book a few days ahead to be safe, especially for weekend or morning slots.

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