Levada Caldeirão Verde
Queimadas, Santana
PR9. This levada trail begins at the Queimadas Forestry Park and winds along the walkway of the levada of Caldeirão Verde at 990 m elevation, in the municipality of Santana. The levada of Caldeirão Verde is an impressive work of art built in the 18th century that begins in the main stream bed of the Caldeirão Verde brook. Passing through steep cliffs and mountains, it carries the water that runs off the highest mountains of Madeira, to be used to irrigate the farm lands of the parish of Faial. This levada is used for agricultural purposes, but it is also an important means of reaching the interior of the deep valley of the São Jorge brook on foot, offering the traveler a vertiginous and spectacular view of the mountainous terrain of the interior of the island and the opportunity to walk through tunnels carved by hand out of the rock.
Before reaching Caldeirão Verde you'll have to go through 4 tunnels on the route and a short climb along the stream bed to reach the waterfall of Caldeirão Verde.
- Medium
- 5.5h
- 12km | 7.5mi
- Bring water, snacks, appropriate clothing & footwear.
- Be aware of weather conditions and potential hazards.
- Notify the taxi driver or someone else about your hiking plans and stick to marked trails.
- Choose hikes that match your fitness level and experience.
- Danger of vertigo.
- Make sure to bring a torch for the tunnels.
- The path is slippery in many parts.
- Up to 8 passengers per car
- 3 cars available
- 24 group max.
- Return trip included