Is Levada da Portela the same trail as Vereda das Funduras?

Yes. Levada da Portela is another name for Vereda das Funduras, PR 5 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.

Do I need a permit for Vereda das Funduras?

Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 5 Permit with Madeira Fun

Where does Vereda das Funduras start?

It starts at Caminho do Lameirão. The nearest bus stop is Portela, about 67 m away.

How long does Vereda das Funduras take?

About 2 h 15 min at an average pace and 2 h 45 min at an easy pace, for 8.7 km one way.

Vereda das Funduras

Vereda das Funduras, also known as Levada da Portela, is an easy official PR hiking trail near Porto da Cruz in north-east Madeira. The route is 8.7 km one way. Allow about 2 h 15 min (2 h 45 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 5 Permit with Madeira Fun

8.7 km one way · about 2 h 15 min · Easy · Permit needed

Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 69 out of 100, Acceptable.

Trail facts

Distance: 8.7 km one way
Time: Easy 2 h 45 min · Avg 2 h 15 min · Fast 1 h 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Area: Porto da Cruz, north-east Madeira
Start: Caminho do Lameirão (bus stop Portela, 67 m)
Elevation: 21 m up, 415 m down, 185 to 619 m
Route Registry code: PR 5
Permit: Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
Status: Open

About this trail

This 8.7 km medium-difficulty trail takes about 3 hours and begins at the Portela viewpoint, offering stunning views of Porto da Cruz and Faial on Madeira's north coast, with the landscape dominated by the imposing Penha d'Águia rock formation. The Vereda das Funduras traverses the lush Machico mountain range toward Maroços, passing through the native Laurissilva forest, a Natura 2000 site that serves as a vital habitat for the island's endemic flora and fauna.

Questions about Vereda das Funduras

Is Levada da Portela the same trail as Vereda das Funduras?: Yes. Levada da Portela is another name for Vereda das Funduras, PR 5 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Do I need a permit for Vereda das Funduras?: Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 5 Permit with Madeira Fun
Where does Vereda das Funduras start?: It starts at Caminho do Lameirão. The nearest bus stop is Portela, about 67 m away.
How long does Vereda das Funduras take?: About 2 h 15 min at an average pace and 2 h 45 min at an easy pace, for 8.7 km one way.

Connected trails

Overlap · 0.1 km: LEV 833 Levada da Rocha de Maroços
Crossing: LEV 834 Levada da Trinidade de Maroços
Crossing: LEV 831 Levada dos Maroços: Caniçal Oeste

Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 4 sunrise spots, 1 sunset spots and 3 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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