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Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz – Levada da Portela loop from Maroços

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Machico

Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz – Levada da Portela loop from Maroços

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Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz – Levada da Portela loop from Maroços

02:20

16.6km

800m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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148 m

View of Maroços Valley

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Place where the namesake levada begins, part of the PR5 route. Right from the start you face a long sequence of tiring but beautiful steps. In good weather it is possible to admire the sea from a distance

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8.90 km

Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz

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Along the charming Levada da Portela, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the landscape: between the hidden corners of the vegetation, this stunning view of Porto da Cruz and …

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9.77 km

Levada da Portela

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Levada da Portela offers a relatively low difficulty running route at the beginning, which becomes progressively more difficult as you progress. From this point, views of Porto da Cruz and other parts of the coast begin to open up.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

4.68 km

3.17 km

2.83 km

Surfaces

6.06 km

3.89 km

3.15 km

2.53 km

691 m

289 m

Elevation

Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 21 December

16°C

13°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz – Levada da Portela loop from Maroços

View of Maroços Valley

Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz

Levada da Portela

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