Levada do Castelejo

Levada do Castelejo, also known as Levada da Referta, is a moderate levada trail near Porto da Cruz in north-east Madeira. The route is 11.8 km one way. Allow about 2 h 40 min (3 h 15 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

11.8 km one way · about 2 h 40 min · Moderate · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 61 out of 100, Acceptable.

Trail facts

Distance
11.8 km one way
Time
Easy 3 h 15 min · Avg 2 h 40 min · Fast 2 h 5 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Porto da Cruz, north-east Madeira
Start
Caminho da Capela de São Francisco de Borja (bus stop Cruz Guarda, 646 m)
Elevation
27 m up, 0 m down, 268 to 303 m
Route Registry code
LEV 814
Permit
Not needed
Status
Open

About this trail

Levada do Castelejo is a long levada trail near Porto da Cruz, followed out and back along the channel between roughly 260 and 360 m of altitude, with about 135 m of ascent over the round trip. Allow just under 7 h at a normal pace, or turn around earlier for a shorter day.

Questions about Levada do Castelejo

Is Levada da Referta the same trail as Levada do Castelejo?
Yes. Levada da Referta is another name for Levada do Castelejo, LEV 814 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Do I need a permit for Levada do Castelejo?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Levada do Castelejo start?
It starts at Caminho da Capela de São Francisco de Borja. The nearest bus stop is Cruz Guarda, about 646 m away.
How long does Levada do Castelejo take?
About 2 h 40 min at an average pace and 3 h 15 min at an easy pace, for 11.8 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 3 sunrise spots, 1 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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