Levada da Azenha
Levada da Azenha is an easy official PR hiking trail near Santa Cruz in south-east Madeira. The route is 0.9 km one way, from Estrada Regional ER204 to Caminho Velho do Castelo. Allow about 15 min. A government permit is needed: it is a classified PR trail.
0.9 km one way · about 15 min · Easy · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 78 out of 100, Good.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.9 km one way
- Time
- Easy 15 min · Avg 15 min · Fast 10 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Santa Cruz, south-east Madeira
- Start
- Estrada Regional ER204 (bus stop Vargem, 389 m)
- End
- Caminho Velho do Castelo
- Elevation
- 21 m up, 0 m down, 276 to 297 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 23
- Permit
- Needed (classified PR trail)
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Short levada trail above Santa Cruz along the Levada da Azenha, between the ER204 road and the old Castelo path. An easy stroll through farmland terraces on the airport side of the island.
Questions about Levada da Azenha
- Do I need a permit for Levada da Azenha?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so a government permit is needed.
- Where does Levada da Azenha start?
- It starts at Estrada Regional ER204. The nearest bus stop is Vargem, about 389 m away.
- How long does Levada da Azenha take?
- About 15 min at an average pace and 15 min at an easy pace, for 0.9 km one way.
Connected trails
- Branch: LEV 850 Levada da Azenha (Sul)
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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