Levada do Rei
Levada do Rei is an easy official PR hiking trail near Sao Jorge in the north of Madeira. The route is 10.6 km out and back (5.3 km each way), from São Jorge Wastewater Treatment Plant to Ribeiro Bonito. Allow about 2 h 20 min (2 h 45 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 18 Permit with Madeira Fun
10.6 km out and back · about 2 h 20 min · Easy · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 76 out of 100, Good.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 10.6 km out and back (5.3 km each way)
- Time
- Easy 2 h 45 min · Avg 2 h 20 min · Fast 1 h 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Sao Jorge, the north of Madeira
- Start
- São Jorge Wastewater Treatment Plant
- End
- Ribeiro Bonito
- Elevation
- 30 m up, 31 m down, 539 to 570 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 18
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
PR 18 – Levada do Rei is a 10.2 km (round trip) trail in Madeira’s lush north, starting in São Jorge. It follows a levada through dense Laurisilva forest, with ferns, moss-covered trees, and numerous small waterfalls along the way. The hike ends at Ribeiro Bonito, a tranquil spot surrounded by untouched nature.
Questions about Levada do Rei
- Do I need a permit for Levada do Rei?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 18 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Levada do Rei start?
- It starts at São Jorge Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- How long does Levada do Rei take?
- About 2 h 20 min at an average pace and 2 h 45 min at an easy pace, for 10.6 km out and back (5.3 km each way).
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 2 sunrise spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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