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Levada dos Tornos – Levada dos Tornos loop from Estádio da Madeira

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Levada dos Tornos – Levada dos Tornos loop from Estádio da Madeira

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Levada dos Tornos – Levada dos Tornos loop from Estádio da Madeira

04:11

14.2km

400m

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: June 25, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

Eucalyptus Trees and Lilies Along the Path

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Tall eucalyptus trees and colorful lilies line the path, creating a particularly atmospheric backdrop. The scent of the eucalyptus leaves mingles with the floral aromas, accompanying you like a natural fragrance throughout your hike. A short photo stop here is worthwhile to capture the combination of slender tree trunks, lush greenery, and vibrant blossoms.

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4.20 km

Levada Maintenance House

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The levada maintenance house stands directly beside the irrigation channel, its simple walls telling the story of the daily lives of the levadeiros who once oversaw the irrigation here. Among tool marks, old doors, and moss-covered stones, you can feel the connection to Madeira's traditional irrigation culture. This small spot is ideal for a short break, to take photos, and to observe the interplay between technology and nature.

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5.82 km

Levada dos Tornos

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The Levada dos Tornos is easy to walk, unfortunately not as contemplative as the levadas in the mountains, but rather a real canal.

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6.43 km

Flora and Fauna of Portugal

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6.70 km

Levada dos Tornos

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Beautiful levada on the upper outskirts of Funchal. Not very busy, great nature along the way and impressive views.

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7.08 km

View of Funchal with Monte Cable Car

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Great views down to Funchal

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9.21 km

Levada dos Tornos

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Levadas are irrigation canals. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Portuguese, with the help of many slaves from Africa, constructed 2,200 km of levadas on Madeira for the irrigation of initially sugar cane, later also grape cultivation and banana cultivation.

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10.1 km

Levada dos Tornos

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Do not remain stubborn on the levada route and try sometimes the purchases of levada

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

827 m

787 m

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

3.09 km

865 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

28°C

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Comments

October 6, 2025,Palheiro Ferreiro nach Romeiros

If it's dry, you don't need hiking boots. We visited the Palheiro Garden earlier. It's a very beautiful garden. The Tropical Garden is different; it's my favorite.

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March 14, 2025,Madeira - Levada dos Tornos

Today we went on our first levada hike. It was an easier option with great views of Funchal and the sea.
Due to the heavy rain of the last few days, balancing on the levada walls was necessary in many places. But no risk, no fun. Descending on the wrong side of the wall would have gotten a bit wet. …

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October 11, 2023,Levada dos Tornos nahe Funchal

Relatively easy levada hike, you only need to be free from giddiness in the last section before the tunnel.

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April 20, 2025,Von Monte nach Palheiro Ferreiro

Today we're hiking from the cable car above the botanical garden to Palheiro Garden along the Levada dos Tornos. A short descent into the Ribeira de João Gomes valley takes us up to the entrance to Curral dos Romeiros, where we enjoy a wonderful view of Funchal's harbor. Past a bus stop, the entrance to the levada branches off to …

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March 22, 2025,Levada dos Tornos

Pleasant enough but passes by quite a lot of abandoned buildings so resembles a junk yard in places

May 21, 2023,Wanderung von Monte nach Palheiro Gardens

Today was beach day. But since it was overcast and dribbled, we decided to go hiking. Simply take the bus to Monte and off you go. think. The direct bus there only runs every two hours and has just left. Ok then to Funchal city and on to Monte. Just missed the first bus, it doesn't matter where there are …

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March 31, 2024,Tour

Viewpoints very nice. Path often muddy. At the end go to the restaurant “Patio das Babosas”. Located right at the end of the path. Food and view very nice, service very nice.

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December 27, 2021,Levada dos Tornos (von Palheiro Gardens nach Monte Tropical Garden)

We start the tour at the Palheiro Garden and walk at ground level along the Levada dos Tornos to Monte, where we end it at the Tropical Garden. 🌴
On the way you pass smaller villages, cross dense greenery and walk through the wonderful eucalyptus jungle
Unfortunately, we had to skip the planned stop at the Jasmin Tea House due …

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Levada dos Tornos – Levada dos Tornos loop from Estádio da Madeira

Eucalyptus Trees and Lilies Along the Path

Levada Maintenance House

Levada dos Tornos

Flora and Fauna of Portugal

Levada dos Tornos

View of Funchal with Monte Cable Car

Levada dos Tornos

Levada dos Tornos

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