Levada Pathway in Funchal – Pedestrian Path of the Beach loop from Funchal

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Funchal (Sé)

Levada Pathway in Funchal – Pedestrian Path of the Beach loop from Funchal

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Levada Pathway in Funchal – Pedestrian Path of the Beach loop from Funchal

04:22

15.4km

330m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Santa Catarina Park Lagoon

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Santa Catarina Park has as one of its most beautiful jewels the logo with beautiful fountains and surrounded by greenery. There are several benches around the lagoon. Mandatory stopping point.

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2.91 km

The Levada dos Piornais is one of Madeira's oldest and most accessible levadas, located between Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. It passes through banana plantations, residential areas, and tunnels, offering panoramic views of the sea and Funchal.

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3.93 km

View of the Sea and Rocky Outcrop in Funchal

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View up to the Zona Militaria, well secured by a sea of cacti

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4.97 km

Banana Plantations and Levada Walk in Funchal

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Great view over Sao Martinho

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6.05 km

Levada Path

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6.05 km

Levada Through Banana Plantations

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Something else - in the midst of banana cultures on a Levada run, that is the levada is covered with large plates :-)

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8.02 km

Pedestrian Path of the Beach

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Currently blocked

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8.83 km

Praia Nova

Beach

11.0 km

View of Funchal from Levada dos Piornais

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Along this way you always have beautiful views of the sea.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

4.26 km

3.02 km

2.37 km

150 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

3.66 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

23°C

18°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 21, 2026,🇵🇹 Madeira - 🌊 Levada-Abenteuer mit ungeplantem Tauchgang: Von Funchal nach Câmara de Lobos

Our first Levada tour started right at the hotel door and took us to the historic Levada dos Piornais. The Levada dos Piornais is one of the oldest and most accessible levadas in Madeira and is located between Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. It leads through banana plantations, residential areas and tunnels and offers panoramic views of the sea and …

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November 28, 2023,20231128 🇵🇹 Madeira: Funchal - Camara de Lobos

Today we are in Funchal. From the ship we walked to Camara de Lobos. The way out went along the Funchal city levade for a while, the way back along the sea on the promenade. We had better memories of the Levadenweg, a lot has been built there in the last few years and there is currently a lot of …

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October 21, 2022,Levada dos Piornais - Rua de Santa Maria 🥾🇵🇹

Sorry, took too many photos today; however, the Rua de Santa Maria with its painted doors is worth a detour. Even if all the restaurants are annoying 🤷🏼‍♂️. Who wants to know more about this art project in the old town of Funchal: arteportasabertas.com/en/portas.html

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