Is Levada da Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro the same trail as Levada do Blandy?

Yes. Levada da Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is another name for Levada do Blandy, LEV 853 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.

Is Levada do Palheiro Ferreiro the same trail as Levada do Blandy?

Yes. Levada do Palheiro Ferreiro is another name for Levada do Blandy, LEV 853 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.

Do I need a permit for Levada do Blandy?

No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.

Where does Levada do Blandy start?

It starts at Levada do Blandy highland end, relation endpoint toward ER105. The nearest bus stop is Vargem, about 836 m away.

How long does Levada do Blandy take?

About 4 h 30 min at an average pace and 5 h 30 min at an easy pace, for 11.4 km one way.

Levada do Blandy

Levada do Blandy, also known as Levada do Palheiro Ferreiro, is a moderate levada trail near Machico in south-east Madeira. The route is 11.4 km one way, from Levada do Blandy highland end, relation endpoint toward ER105 to Levada do Blandy endpoint toward Poço / ER103. Allow about 4 h 30 min (5 h 30 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

11.4 km one way · about 4 h 30 min · Moderate · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 41 out of 100, Poor.

Trail facts

Distance: 11.4 km one way
Time: Easy 5 h 30 min · Avg 4 h 30 min · Fast 3 h 20 min
Difficulty: Moderate
Area: Machico, south-east Madeira
Start: Levada do Blandy highland end, relation endpoint toward ER105 (bus stop Vargem, 836 m)
End: Levada do Blandy endpoint toward Poço / ER103
Elevation: 1,190 m up, 0 m down, 195 to 1,407 m
Route Registry code: LEV 853
Permit: Not needed
Status: Unverified
Safety: Carry a current offline track and confirm both access points locally. Online maps show only part of this route.
Safety: The paths cross private land with permitted access, not a public right of way. Respect gates, workers and any posted closure or landowner instruction.
Safety: This is a high, cloud-prone forest/levada environment. Carry offline navigation, rain protection and warm layers, and avoid extrapolating conditions from coastal weather.
Safety: Different sources use 'Levada do Blandy' for long routes from Areeiro/Poço da Neve toward Camacha, Palheiro and Caniço. Confirm that a guide or GPX refers to this exact short segment.

About this trail

A highland section of the historic Blandy irrigation system, part of a much longer private levada carrying water from the Areeiro/Poço da Neve area toward Camacha and the Palheiro estate. The short hiking record is not yet geometrically trustworthy.

Questions about Levada do Blandy

Is Levada da Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro the same trail as Levada do Blandy?: Yes. Levada da Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is another name for Levada do Blandy, LEV 853 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Is Levada do Palheiro Ferreiro the same trail as Levada do Blandy?: Yes. Levada do Palheiro Ferreiro is another name for Levada do Blandy, LEV 853 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Do I need a permit for Levada do Blandy?: No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Levada do Blandy start?: It starts at Levada do Blandy highland end, relation endpoint toward ER105. The nearest bus stop is Vargem, about 836 m away.
How long does Levada do Blandy take?: About 4 h 30 min at an average pace and 5 h 30 min at an easy pace, for 11.4 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 3 sunrise spots, 4 sunset spots and 3 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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