Levada Water Management System
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 88 out of 91 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural da Madeira
Location: Porto Da Cruz
Best Hikes to Levada Water Management System
- Intermediate
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Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Marco04:26
14.8km
450m
Expert4.8
(395)
2,148
Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Cruz da Guarda06:28
21.1km
730m
Expert4.5
(31)
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Tunnels on the Levada do Furado – Waterfall on Levada do Furado loop from Marco05:46
17.7km
790m
Tips
At this point near the bridge you can influence the amount of water in the levadas. Of course, the levadas represent a significant intervention in the ecosystem, as a lot of water is transported from higher altitudes to lower altitudes for agriculture.
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Location: Porto Da Cruz
Best Hikes to Levada Water Management System
- Intermediate
4.7
(267)
1,009
Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Marco04:26
14.8km
450m
Expert4.8
(395)
2,148
Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Cruz da Guarda06:28
21.1km
730m
Expert4.5
(31)
118
Tunnels on the Levada do Furado – Waterfall on Levada do Furado loop from Marco05:46
17.7km
790m
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