Igreja de São Jorge – Igreja de Estreito da Calheta loop from Calheta

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Estreito Da Calheta

Igreja de São Jorge – Igreja de Estreito da Calheta loop from Calheta

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Igreja de São Jorge – Igreja de Estreito da Calheta loop from Calheta

04:45

14.6km

610m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Madeira

Paul do Mar-Jardim do Mar

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Levada Nova Water Station Atalinho

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Here you can take a rest .

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6.29 km

Levada Walk in Madeira

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beautiful levada, well preserved and maintained

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6.62 km

Lemon Trees Along the Levada in Parque Natural da Madeira

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unfortunately fenced

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6.73 km

Rest Area with Flowers and Water Fountain

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Benches, 2 tables and water from the well.

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7.44 km

Prazeres Educational Farm

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At Christmas time, the church and the surrounding area are illuminated at night. The “XS Café” across the street is also highly recommended.

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7.51 km

Igreja de São Jorge

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Prazeres is a small idyllic village. Next to the church is a colorful garden with flowers, herbs and fruits. There is also a small petting zoo.

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13.7 km

Estreito da Calheta

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

5.91 km

1.19 km

765 m

Surfaces

6.03 km

4.83 km

1.45 km

1.39 km

562 m

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

25°C

18°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

June 13, 2024,Levada-Wasserstation Atalinho – Levada Nova westlicher Teil. Runde von Lombo dos Reis

The part of the route along the Levada was easy but picturesque. The rest (up from the starting point and later down for miles) on asphalt roads was neither interesting nor beautiful. Only conditionally recommended.

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May 3, 2022,Prazeres - Levada Nova 10,5 km

Directly from the pool through the gorge to Calheta. We 🦄 take the old donkey path while above us the road parts the sky. The modern highways are impressive: there are only tunnels and bridges. (almost only ..) Up to the levada and a few km of level path through the cool forest. Later incredibly steep streets down through the …

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