One of the island's oldest public levadas, starting at Ribeiro Frio, with views over the Faial fields and the Penha d'Águia rock and a final descent to Portela, in Machico.
It ends at Portela, not where you started, so arrange transport back; entry is paid on SIMplifica.
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Jeep routes that pass here
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We arrange the guide and take you in our private jeep, with pick-up at your hotel.
Before you go, check the trail is open: Madeira's trails sometimes close for works, rockfalls or fire risk.
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