Starting from Ribeiro Frio in the Santana municipality, this hike trails along the Serra do Faial levada pathway at a height of 860 metres, leading up to the water division station. From there, the trail descends towards Lamaceiros and concludes at the Portela lookout point in the Machico municipality.
Starting from Ribeiro Frio in the Santana municipality, this hike trails along the Serra do Faial levada pathway at a height of 860 metres, leading up to the water division station. From there, the trail descends towards Lamaceiros and concludes at the Portela lookout point in the Machico municipality.
The Ribeiro Frio to Portela Levada Walk - is a moderate walk along one of the most beautiful and known levadas of Madeira surround by Laurissilva Forest. With its magnificent display of greens. Starting at Ribeiro Frio where the trout farm is located. We travel through the indigenous forest of Madeira on the way to Portela .Where the only sound that you…
The Ribeiro Frio to Portela Levada Walk - is a moderate walk along one of the most beautiful and known levadas of Madeira surround by Laurissilva Forest. With its magnificent display of greens. Starting at Ribeiro Frio where the trout farm is located. We travel through the indigenous forest of Madeira on the way to Portela .Where the only sound that you hear are the vast bird life. Now and then you will see trout swimming in the cold water of the levada do Ribeiro Frio. Getting at the same time the magnificent view over Porto da Cruz and Penha d’Aguia, making it a fulfilling view of this fantastic walk.
Points of Interest
- Dom Pedro Garajau
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
