12 – Levada dos Maroços
Half-Day Madeira Island Walk
Adult
23€
was 27€
Child
11,50€
under age 11
Duration
Half-Day
09h00 – 12h30 or
14h00 – 17h30
Difficulty
Easy
6km
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12 – Levada dos Maroços
Levada dos Maroços is an easy and flat Levada walk which is also known as Mimosa Valley due to the abundance of Mimosa trees. It is a half-day walk that takes us along Machico valley, more specifically the Maroços area.
On this walk, we are able to discover the interior of the parish, which is an excellent example of life on the rural outskirts of Machico.
This Levada was built to irrigate the surrounding farmlands. The water is collected from various streams and tributaries that intersect the Levada.
Along the way, we encounter beautiful views over the fantastic Machico bay. We can also observe the traditional terraced fields that are so typical of the Madeiran agricultural landscape. We might be lucky enough to taste some fresh fruit that farmers sell along the Levada.
This is a perfect walk to discover a bit more about the culture and traditions of Madeira.
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What to Bring?
According to the time of the year that you chose to walk in Madeira and taking into consideration our changeable weather, it is necessary to be well prepared for the Levada walks and the mountain trails.
Recommended Equipment
Good Shoes
Proper boots or walking shoes with a good grip;
Good Jacket
An all-weather jacket is a perfect choice for the walks;
A Flashlight
Bring a flashlight or your mobile telephone with a flashlight to help you cross some of the tunnels in certain walks;
Walking Stick
A walking stick can be suitable and useful for some of our guests to feel more confident.
