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Levada do Rei (PR 18) Trailhead

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Levada do Rei (PR 18) Trailhead

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Levada do Rei (PR 18) Trailhead

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1. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Pé do Pico

14.1km

04:25

530m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Levada do Rei – Valley view loop from Fajã Alta

5.46km

01:48

250m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

18.7km

06:20

890m

900m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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GEFINKELT

November 21, 2025

The official starting point for the Levada do Rei (marked PR18) is at the water treatment plant ("ETAR") in Quebradas, near the town of São Jorge on Madeira's north coast. From there, a short section with concrete steps leads up to the levada loop, which winds through the lush laurel forest to the endpoint at Ribeiro Bonito. Information boards and signs are located at the starting point; parking is limited, and an early start is recommended.

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Christoph

October 18, 2025

King's Levada

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Christoph

October 18, 2025

Water trickles and bubbles everywhere from above and below. Partly wide hiking trail, partly narrow levada path, lush vegetation, few views, mostly well-secured, rarely exposed, and very rarely unsecured. Waterproof footwear and outerwear recommended.

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Levada do Rei (PR 18) Trailhead

1. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Pé do Pico

2. Levada do Rei – Valley view loop from Fajã Alta

3. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

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