Levada Nova da Calheta: ER210 - Fontanário da Caixa

Levada Nova da Calheta: ER210 - Fontanário da Caixa is a moderate levada trail near Prazeres in south-west Madeira. The route is 5.1 km one way, from ER210 to Fontanario da Caixa. Allow about 1 h 10 min (1 h 25 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

5.1 km one way · about 1 h 10 min · Moderate · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 71 out of 100, Acceptable.

Trail facts

Distance
5.1 km one way
Time
Easy 1 h 25 min · Avg 1 h 10 min · Fast 55 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Prazeres, south-west Madeira
Start
ER210 (bus stop Prazeres, 148 m)
End
Fontanario da Caixa
Elevation
12 m up, 0 m down, 646 to 662 m
Route Registry code
LEV 125
Permit
Not needed
Status
Unverified
Safety
Levada paths are narrow in places, with drops beside the channel. Keep children close and stay on the walkway.

About this trail

Fifth stage of the Levada Nova da Calheta trail, from the ER210 below Prazeres to the Fontanario da Caixa entry. Park at the drive-up by the fountain road and hike about 200 m up to the channel. Part of the Levada Nova da Calheta system, the long west-coast levada between Ponta do Pargo and the hills above Calheta.

Questions about Levada Nova da Calheta: ER210 - Fontanário da Caixa

Do I need a permit for Levada Nova da Calheta: ER210 - Fontanário da Caixa?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Levada Nova da Calheta: ER210 - Fontanário da Caixa start?
It starts at ER210. The nearest bus stop is Prazeres, about 148 m away.
How long does Levada Nova da Calheta: ER210 - Fontanário da Caixa take?
About 1 h 10 min at an average pace and 1 h 25 min at an easy pace, for 5.1 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 3 sunrise spots, 2 sunset spots and 3 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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