View of Caniçal – Roçadas Peak loop from Machico

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View of Caniçal – Roçadas Peak loop from Machico

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View of Caniçal – Roçadas Peak loop from Machico

03:35

11.3km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.93 km for 1.30 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

View of Caniçal

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This vantage point is especially beautiful - on the Levada, which probably takes its name from the city of the same name ...

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2.59 km

View of Caniçal

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Very easy to reach. An absolute beginner levada.

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4.14 km

Levada Trail Along the Cliffs, Madeira Natural Park

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Dreamlike cliffs - Levada - round and not very well-trodden 😄.

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5.06 km

Cliffside Trail in Parque Natural da Madeira

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The path through the cliffs is not secured and is largely in its original condition. This makes it quite slippery on the stones and clay soil in wet weather.

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5.47 km

Coastal Trail in Madeira Natural Park

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Hiking poles are a great help here to protect your knees. Often there are no steps and it can get slippery.

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5.84 km

Best cliff walk for a long time :)
Make sense in Caniçal start and then continue on the cliffs to Porto da Cruz, from there on the Levadas to Machico on the Pico da Facho back to Caniçal. Unforgettable!

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6.19 km

Viewpoint

8.79 km

Levada do Caniçal

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Easy to walk levada that leads through lots of open terrain and often offers clear views of the water/sea.

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11.2 km

Access to the Levada do Caniçal

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With a bit of luck you can park directly at the entrance.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

2.25 km

1.60 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

9.61 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

25°C

20°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 24, 2023,Küstenwanderung zum Pico das Rocadas

Fantastic coastal hike, the colors are simply brilliant.

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January 2, 2025,Küstenwanderweg bei Canical

The altitude information is not quite correct, that was more. Absolutely impressive landscape 💚☀️🌴

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May 9, 2025,Weg durch die Klippen – Küstenweg Runde von Palmeira

For me, this is one of the most beautiful and interesting tours here on Madeira. However, you should be free from vertigo and not afraid of heights. Otherwise, it won't be much fun...

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