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Estreito Da Calheta

Igreja de São Jorge – Levada Nova Western Section loop from Calheta

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Estreito Da Calheta

Igreja de São Jorge – Levada Nova Western Section loop from Calheta

Moderate

4.5

(317)

1,200

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Igreja de São Jorge – Levada Nova Western Section loop from Calheta

04:57

15.5km

600m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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2.01 km

Levada Nova Water Station Atalinho

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Here you can take a rest .

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6.29 km

Levada Walk in Madeira

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beautiful levada, well preserved and maintained

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6.62 km

Lemon Trees Along the Levada in Parque Natural da Madeira

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unfortunately fenced

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6.73 km

Rest Area with Flowers and Water Fountain

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Benches, 2 tables and water from the well.

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6.83 km

Levada Maintenance House with Sluice Gate

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There are maintenance huts along the levada. Here with a barrage.

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7.31 km

Prazeres Educational Farm

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At Christmas time, the church and the surrounding area are illuminated at night. The “XS Café” across the street is also highly recommended.

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8.24 km

Igreja de São Jorge

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Prazeres is a small idyllic village. Next to the church is a colorful garden with flowers, herbs and fruits. There is also a small petting zoo.

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8.76 km

Straightforward Levada, which certainly has its charm, e.g. through the light eucalyptus forests and the vegetation along the levada. If you do not want to go back, you will find a waiting taxi at the exit.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.95 km

1.74 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

11.1 km

1.80 km

1.48 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

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Comments

August 20, 2022,Wanderung von Estreito de Calheta nach Prazares

Nice tour, not as crowded as others. Finally, in Prazares, the Educational Garden attracts with native plants and some animals, quite enchanting

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March 22, 2022,Vom Rastplatz in Prazeres zur Wasserstation Atalinho

From Prazeres it is quite unspectacular along the levada filled with crystal clear water through the laurel forest. On the first half you often meet mountain bikers.

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March 22, 2022,Levada Wanderung von Prazeres zur Wasserstation Casa Atalinho und zurück

Relatively unspectacular tour, easy to hike, sturdy shoes are a prerequisite. Personally, I found the hike a bit boring, as there were no viewpoints or similar along the way. Therefore only conditional recommendation.

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February 23, 2025,Erkundungstour mit Levadawanderung 👫🥾🤩.

Arrived at the hotel and immediately went on a little exploration tour 👫🥾 with a levada hike.
It was really great.😎🤟🏻

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October 28, 2025,Mad_60_Prazeres-RibeiradaAchada

A hike along the levada. Recommended for covering distance. Otherwise, it's rather boring going straight ahead. Plus, it got quite drizzly towards the end...

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January 18, 2022,Madeira - Wanderung Levada Prazeres bis Ribeirada Achada

Small levada hike in fog and cloudy weather. Many laurel, eucalyptus trees and wild rosemary could be seen.

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May 18, 2022,🇵🇹 Madeira: Das Tal der Ribeira da Achada (Rother #61)

The tour starts in the village of Prazeres and follows the western part of the Levada Nova into quiet valleys. Light eucalyptus forests, bracken, African lilies and gorse line the path.
You don't have to overcome any significant difference in altitude.

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September 22, 2024,Levada Nova da Calheta – Ab Wasserstation Atalinho Prazeres

A relaxed levada hike. It's best to go to Prazeres on a Sunday. There is a small farmers' market with freshly harvested fruit, vegetables and bread. You walk against the flow of the river. It smells wonderful. You are almost alone. Simply wonderful.

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Igreja de São Jorge – Levada Nova Western Section loop from Calheta

Levada Nova Water Station Atalinho

Levada Walk in Madeira

Lemon Trees Along the Levada in Parque Natural da Madeira

Rest Area with Flowers and Water Fountain

Levada Maintenance House with Sluice Gate

Prazeres Educational Farm

Igreja de São Jorge

Levada Nova Western Section

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