Levada do Faial Histórica: Caminho da Madeira - Camacha
Levada do Faial Histórica: Caminho da Madeira - Camacha is a moderate levada trail near Camacha in the south of Madeira. The route is 6.9 km one way, from Caminho da Madeira to Camacha (north side). Allow about 1 h 35 min (1 h 55 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.
6.9 km one way · about 1 h 35 min · Moderate · No permit
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 73 out of 100, Acceptable.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.9 km one way
- Time
- Easy 1 h 55 min · Avg 1 h 35 min · Fast 1 h 15 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Camacha, the south of Madeira
- Start
- Caminho da Madeira (bus stop Camacha Shopping, 350 m)
- End
- Camacha (north side)
- Elevation
- 34 m up, 24 m down, 797 to 836 m
- Route Registry code
- LEV 742
- Permit
- Not needed
- Status
- Unverified
- Safety
- About 3.7 km of this stage crosses Camacha on village streets and lanes: watch for cars, the channel runs covered through the village.
- Safety
- Levada paths are narrow in places, with drops beside the channel. Keep children close and stay on the walkway.
About this trail
Second stage of the Levada da Serra trail, following the channel to the edge of Camacha and crossing the village on quiet streets to rejoin the levada on its north side. Part of the Levada da Serra (do Faial) system, the long forest levada from the hills above Funchal to the Faial water house at Lombo da Raiz.
Questions about Levada do Faial Histórica: Caminho da Madeira - Camacha
- Do I need a permit for Levada do Faial Histórica: Caminho da Madeira - Camacha?
- No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
- Where does Levada do Faial Histórica: Caminho da Madeira - Camacha start?
- It starts at Caminho da Madeira. The nearest bus stop is Camacha Shopping, about 350 m away.
- How long does Levada do Faial Histórica: Caminho da Madeira - Camacha take?
- About 1 h 35 min at an average pace and 1 h 55 min at an easy pace, for 6.9 km one way.
Connected trails
- Branch: LEV 741 Levada do Faial Histórica: Choupana - Caminho da Madeira
- Branch: LEV 743 Levada do Faial Histórica: Camacha - ER202
- Crossing: LEV 847 Levada do Pico do Arvoredo
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunrise spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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