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View of Paul do Mar – Levada da Fajã loop from Prazeres

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View of Paul do Mar – Levada da Fajã loop from Prazeres

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4.6

(302)

1,400

hikers

View of Paul do Mar – Levada da Fajã loop from Prazeres

06:27

17.8km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Paul do Mar-Jardim do Mar

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1.14 km

View of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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With a fantastic view to Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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2.40 km

View of the Paul do Mar Waterfalls

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a descent can also be strenuous, but the view after each serpentine change is worthwhile

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2.58 km

View of Paul do Mar

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Paul do Mar is a typical former fishing village.
Almost vertical cliffs limit the narrow coastal plain on which the residents grow bananas and vines.
Similar to Câmara de Lobos, …

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3.84 km

Praia da Ribeira das Galinhas

Beach

5.52 km

Old Winch and Viewpoint on Vereda dos Zimbreiros

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About 30 m from the path is a viewpoint with a fantastic view and - if you are willing to be flexible - also seating.
In the past, there was …

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7.65 km

Levada da Fajã

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to walk without great height - this hike invites you to relax and think - at the Levada you can cross for many miles, but in wet weather a bit slippery.

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9.31 km

Levada with ocean view in Madeira Natural Park

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14.0 km

Levada Trail in Madeira Natural Park

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Many kilometers but little altitude can be done here.

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15.4 km

Levada Stepping Stones

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Clearly they’ve thought this out. Crossing is quite easy but do be aware that the stepping stones can be wet so still take care.

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

4.79 km

2.98 km

1.47 km

565 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.26 km

5.05 km

4.24 km

169 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

23°C

17°C

35 %

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Comments

May 15, 2025,Prazeres Viewpoint – Fajã da Ovelha down to Paul do Mar. 🇵🇹

This should have been a good circular walk but sadly the waterfall section was closed. Never the less it was still an enjoyable hike.

May 15, 2023,PT: Madeira - Paul do Mar Rundweg

Because of all the hiking, I don't even get to publish my tours here. I mentioned in my short report about Paul do Mar (komoot.de/tour/1114148680) that there are four ways to leave the place on foot (not counting the tunnel). Three of the four paths lead up into the mountains and the climbs are really impressive. So today is the …

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March 30, 2026,Activité

The first half with descent then ascent is exceptional! On the other hand, the second flat part along the levada is not necessarily worth it, the only interest is having a loop rather than a return trip.

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March 20, 2023,Wandern - Madeira - Paul do Mar bis Hotel Jardim Atlantico mit Levada Nova

Initially a nice walk along the beach promenade, although only a stone bank. Then a nice climb up to ultimately a little over 615m altitude. Nice path and great views.
The Levada Nova back to Prazeres is then recovery.
Recommendation is a poncha in the bar opposite the church of Prazeres. Tasty and had 'tasty'...

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July 12, 2022,🇵🇹 Madeira: Prazeres - Levada Nova da Calheta - Paúl do Mar 12.07.2022

A brilliant tour. First it went gently along the Levada Nova and then really down. Down in Paúl do Mar a strengthening bath in the Atlantic and then straight back up. I didn't think you could run on inclines of 70%. It's going ok!
We owe the great route to Ralf Goetz from his hiking guide.

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March 26, 2026,🇵🇹 Madeira - Caminho Real do Paul do Mar - Rundwanderung

In the morning, we drive on the Via Expresso 3 from Arco da Calheta to Prazeres and park the vehicle in the parking lot of the Hotel Jardim Atlântico - driving time approx. 20 minutes.
The Caminho Real do Paul do Mar (PR19) leads steeply down from the hotel for approx. 500 vertical meters to the village of Paúl do …

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March 5, 2022,Madeira : Rundweg Paul do Mar

Large coastal circuit on the west coast of the island. Start in Prazeres.
A steep descent brought us down to the sea to the fishing village of Paul do Mar.
After a refreshment in the sea we went along the coast. There we could watch some surfers riding the waves. After a rise it went to the
Levada Nova back …

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June 21, 2025,Paul do Mar komoot

A strenuous but very worthwhile hike. A great descent to Paul do Mar and a strenuous ascent to Levada Nova. Very good paths, and with Komoot, excellent guidance. A must for any ambitious Madeira hiker. The tour is also uncrowded.

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