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View of Upper Machico – Scenic view of Machico loop from Machico

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View of Upper Machico – Scenic view of Machico loop from Machico

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5.0

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5

hikers

View of Upper Machico – Scenic view of Machico loop from Machico

03:47

8.84km

530m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 167 m for 3.83 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.80 km

Castanho Peak

Highlight • Summit

The climb from Caniçal is somewhat difficult, but also romantic through this wonderful forest ...
And a great alternative ascent to the north coast route ...

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2

3.27 km

View of the cliffs in Madeira Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful stretches of coast on the island, my personal highlight.

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3

3.92 km

Boca do Risco: Cave and Coastal Trail

Highlight • Cave

On this section of Boca do Risco, you'll find a small cave right on the spectacular coastal path. The combination of dark lava rock, the path running high above, and the constant sound of the Atlantic Ocean creates a particularly impressive atmosphere. A striking spot that offers a unique way to experience the wild, unspoiled landscape of Madeira.

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4

4.68 km

Drinking Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh tap water, 10 minutes from the camping place above.

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5

4.69 km

View of Machico

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the Ribeira Seca valley to Machico.

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6

5.61 km

View of Upper Machico

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a good starting point for various hikes. Bar nearby, usually a taxi on site.

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7

7.45 km

Levada do Canical

Highlight • Trail

Madeira's levadas are a true masterpiece of ancient engineering. Created in the 15th century, these stone veins capture water from the humid mountains and carry it, kilometer after kilometer, to the island's drier fields. There are over 2,200 km of canals and 40 km of hand-dug tunnels, many of them in terrain so steep that workers had to be suspended by ropes. It was an epic effort to tame the water and make it flow where it was most needed.

The Levada do Caniçal is a beautiful example of this ingenuity and also offers an incredible view of Machico.

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8

8.32 km

Scenic view of Machico

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the hiking trail at Levada do Canical you have wonderful views of Machico and the green valley

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B

8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

3.83 km

860 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

1.09 km

503 m

282 m

183 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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