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View all the way to the Atlantic – View into the valley loop from Cova Grande

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View all the way to the Atlantic – View into the valley loop from Cova Grande

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View all the way to the Atlantic – View into the valley loop from Cova Grande

04:20

14.9km

390m

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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1.02 km

View all the way to the Atlantic

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From here, a wide view opens down to the houses on Madeira's south coast. On the narrow country road you can see how the motorists drive slalom around the cows living here.

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1.07 km

Wooden stile in Madeira Natural Park

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Very close to the fence crossing is the large pine tree. The entire area is being reforested here.

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1.25 km

The Great Tree of Parque Natural da Madeira

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1.33 km

Impressive pine tree

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At the roadside stands a lonely, huge pine. Especially in the summer she gives soothing shade.

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2.65 km

Narrow staircase along the Levada

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The trail is currently (10/2024) not recommended! The first and last third of the hike goes through the part of the island destroyed by fire. A very sad sight - …

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3.57 km

View into the valley

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The most beautiful views change at every bend.

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4.60 km

Waterfall in Parque Natural da Madeira

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From here to the plateau, the levada is pretty run down. Still, it's a beautiful section.

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5.87 km

Paul da Serra Plateau

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I wouldn't do the further path up to the first wind turbine and along the wind turbines again. It's rather boring. It's better to walk the entire Levada path back from here.

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14.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.33 km

5.17 km

341 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

2.83 km

604 m

341 m

191 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

11°C

11 %

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View all the way to the Atlantic – View into the valley loop from Cova Grande

View all the way to the Atlantic

Wooden stile in Madeira Natural Park

The Great Tree of Parque Natural da Madeira

Impressive pine tree

Narrow staircase along the Levada

View into the valley

Waterfall in Parque Natural da Madeira

Paul da Serra Plateau

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