Levada dos Tornos – Wooden Bridge on Levada Trail loop from Estádio da Madeira

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Levada dos Tornos – Wooden Bridge on Levada Trail loop from Estádio da Madeira

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Levada dos Tornos – Wooden Bridge on Levada Trail loop from Estádio da Madeira

02:45

9.48km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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194 m

Village Water Fountain

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There is no indication that this is drinking water.

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531 m

Levada dos Tornos

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The Levada dos Tornos runs almost level along the top of the south coast, offering a mix of wooded sections and open views over Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean. Along …

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667 m

View of São Gonçalo and the Atlantic Ocean

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From the viewpoint overlooking São Gonçalo, you can see the white houses and gardens cascading down the slopes in terraces to the Atlantic Ocean. Behind you, the green mountain ridges …

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2.32 km

Levada Tunnel

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The levada goes through a tunnel. The tunnel is a straight line a few hundred meters long. Bring reliable and waterproof light sources.

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3.44 km

Levada de Caniço

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Reed

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3.77 km

Wooden Bridge on Levada Trail

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Better to walk through the water than over the bridge

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5.64 km

Levada dos Tornos (Camacha)

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If you love peace and quiet and while the crowds are damming up somewhere else, you can walk one of the most important levadas in terms of water management, the Levada dos Tornos!

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