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The one good thing about Covid19 is the chance to go around with almost no tourist, def recommend visiting Madeira and doing this was flat walk.
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Date of experience: December 2020
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The best hiking trip on Madeira! Not to difficult to walk (not to steep) and such a beautiful nature around! Really had the feeling to be in the jungle in Thailand. The views are surprising you and are changing very regularly. It's not about the Nevada at the end of the hike, but about the whole experience! I'm not used to hike at all, but with some good hiking shoes and my fleshlight of my mobile (have to cross 3 tunnels), it was such an amazing experience! With all the pictures we took (as unexperienced hiker), it took us about 4h to go & back. Parking is only € 3 for a full day.…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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This levada isn’t bad, but rather good one. Put 4stars because all the time I had to focus on the road and watch my step. So, get quite heavy load on my eyes and sight. At the end there is waterfall where you can swim, but please be aware of temperature(quite low). But in general this isn’t hard levada at all and almost everyone can pass it. Also some beautiful view guaranteed.…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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The Gluten Free Wanderer wrote a review Mar 2020
Surrey, United Kingdom363 contributions132 helpful votes
The walk is not very steep but some parts are quite challenging in terms of ducking through tunnels (they are very low!) and very uneven steps. Unfortunately, there has been a major accident at the famous waterfall so you can't go all the way up to it but you can see it from the path and stop over for picnic (don't forget to bring food). As usual, there's no facilities so you'll have to improvise. The views are well worth it. Bear in mind it's a cold rainforest so bring good boots, waterproof coat and an extra jumper as it gets very cold once you're not in the sun.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
2 Helpful votes
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Go early, this gets busy. Can't imagine much worse than doing this as a tour with loads of people stopping and starting.... We were two people and started at 8am. Got to the main lagoon about 10am, including some stops for photos. We were the first people there. Technically it's closed off due to a landslide, but we figured it was safe enough so had a look - it was indeed fine. A nice spot, but I think I enjoyed the walk more - amazing views when it's clear and v. thin paths. We also went to the devils cauldron, which again was a nice walk - about an hour. So roughly took us 6 hours there and back in total, including a stop for lunch and plenty of photos. Loads of tunnels en route to this one. Don't do this without a torch (even just your phone) and some sturdy shoes. Not suitable for anyone who doesn't like walking hunched over in a tunnel, or heights. Otherwise, a pretty easy walk if you're fine with rough ground (lots of roots) and walking on a slim levada path. And do go early. You can sleep when you're dead, ;-)…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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