Levada Nova da Calheta: Ponta do Pargo

Levada Nova da Calheta: Ponta do Pargo is a moderate levada trail near Ponta do Pargo in north-west Madeira. The route is 8.5 km one way, from Achadas da Cruz to Rua Leonel Alves. Allow about 1 h 55 min (2 h 15 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

8.5 km one way · about 1 h 55 min · Moderate · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 84 out of 100, Good.

Trail facts

Distance
8.5 km one way
Time
Easy 2 h 15 min · Avg 1 h 55 min · Fast 1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Ponta do Pargo, north-west Madeira
Start
Achadas da Cruz (bus stop Cabo, 749 m)
End
Rua Leonel Alves
Elevation
10 m up, 0 m down, 630 to 645 m
Route Registry code
LEV 121
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.
Safety
A long stage with few exits between its road ends. Carry water and plan your return before you set out; the stages are walked one way.

About this trail

First stage of the Levada Nova da Calheta trail, following the channel high above the western cliffs from Achadas da Cruz toward Ponta do Pargo. 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: Ponta do Pargo

Do I need a permit for Levada Nova da Calheta: Ponta do Pargo?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Levada Nova da Calheta: Ponta do Pargo start?
It starts at Achadas da Cruz. The nearest bus stop is Cabo, about 749 m away.
How long does Levada Nova da Calheta: Ponta do Pargo take?
About 1 h 55 min at an average pace and 2 h 15 min at an easy pace, for 8.5 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

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

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