LEVADA DOS CEDROS WATERFALL HIKE ON MADEIRA ISLAND

The Levada dos Cedros hike follows a levada through one of the most beautiful forest sections on Madeira until you finally reach an incredible waterfall! This shady, forest hike winds through lush greenery for 6-kilometers before you will discover a multi-tiered waterfall for a refreshing dip.

LEVADA DOS CEDROS WATERFALL HIKE DETAILS Hike Distance: The total distance of the hike is 11.5km out and back (return trip) OR 11km if you do a circular loop passing through Fanal forest instead of going out and back along the Levada. I’ll discuss both options later in the blog post.

Hike Duration: The hike can be completed in about 3-4 hours depending on how long you relax and enjoy the waterfall at the halfway point.

Hike Difficulty: The trail is fairly straightforward with no moments of danger. You have safety railing whenever there is a drop-off. The path is always following the levada so the route is clear but often the trail is r.... Continue Reading at Journey Era