Levada do Furado

Levada do Furado, also known as Levada da Portela, is a moderate official PR hiking trail near Ribeiro Frio in the north of Madeira. It is closed at the moment: check the official notice before you go. The route is 11 km one way, from ER 303 (Ribeiro Frio) to E.R. 102 (Portela). Allow about 2 h 25 min (2 h 55 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 10 Permit with Madeira Fun

11 km one way · about 2 h 25 min · Moderate · Permit needed

Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 74 out of 100, Acceptable.

Trail facts

Distance
11 km one way
Time
Easy 2 h 55 min · Avg 2 h 25 min · Fast 1 h 55 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Ribeiro Frio, the north of Madeira
Start
ER 303 (Ribeiro Frio) (bus stop Ribeiro Frio, 447 m)
End
E.R. 102 (Portela)
Elevation
0 m up, 213 m down, 620 to 863 m
Route Registry code
PR 10
Permit
Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
Status
Closed

About this trail

PR 10 – Levada do Furado is an 11 km hike in Madeira’s east, starting in Ribeiro Frio and ending in Portela, following one of the island’s oldest levadas through lush Laurissilva forest. The route has about 237 m of elevation gain and 437 m of descent, offering a mostly gentle trail with some downhill stretches. Along the way, hikers enjoy sweeping views over valleys, mountain peaks, and the coastline of the north and east.

Questions about Levada do Furado

Is Levada da Portela the same trail as Levada do Furado?
Yes. Levada da Portela is another name for Levada do Furado, PR 10 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Do I need a permit for Levada do Furado?
Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 10 Permit with Madeira Fun
Where does Levada do Furado start?
It starts at ER 303 (Ribeiro Frio). The nearest bus stop is Ribeiro Frio, about 447 m away.
How long does Levada do Furado take?
About 2 h 25 min at an average pace and 2 h 55 min at an easy pace, for 11 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 4 sunrise spots, 1 sunset spots and 2 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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