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PR18 – Levada do Rei

10.5 km+280m3–4h

About the trail

Following the channel that once supplied the São Jorge valley, this gentle, shaded out-and-back winds into one of the island's best-preserved pockets of laurel forest, ending at the Ribeiro Bonito spring. Its easy gradient makes it ideal for immersion in the laurisilva without a demanding climb.

Trail status

Open

Official status · IFCN Madeira

Distance

10.5 km

Duration

3–4h

Elevation gain

+280m

Difficulty

easy

Start

Quinta do Bom Sucesso, São Jorge

End

Ribeiro Bonito (circular)

How to Get There

Quinta do Bom Sucesso, São Jorge, 9230 Santana, Madeira

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What to bring

Water (min. 2L)

Sunscreen

Hiking boots

Waterproof jacket

Snacks

First aid

Charged phone

For your safety, don't attempt this trail without a charged phone and proper footwear.