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Jürgen
September 3, 2018
Hiking
This hike leads above the hotel area of Funchal through banana plantations with views of the city and the sea.
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Wogan99
October 28, 2021
Hiking
The most beautiful section of the “worst Levada” has not yet been described here. Just walk a few more kilometers uphill... until your heart sinks. You can turn back at …
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Kirsten 🌺
April 21, 2026
Hiking
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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Distance 1.26 km
Uphill 100 m
Downhill 90 m
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