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- Caniço Levada Trail (Camacha) 3.7 Directions
The Camacha – Cabeço das Eiras Velhas route is not an official Madeira PR trail — it doesn't appear in IFCN's register of classified hiking trails (the "Percurso Recomendado" network), and our trail database has no entry for it under that name.
Here's what I can piece together from local sources:
It's a local hilltop/area and footpath near Camacha, referenced in the Camacha Trail running race route as the "Vereda da Eira Velha" — one of the waypoints the long course passes through between Lombo do Meio and Levada da Serra. It's part of the network of old footpaths (veredas) and levada paths that criss-cross the Camacha highlands, but it has no official PR code, no IFCN management, no signage guarantee, and no official open/closed status.
If you're interested in walking in the Camacha area, here are the established routes — both official and community-mapped:
| Trail | Type | Distance | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR 29 – Levada dos Tornos (Camacha) | Official IFCN | 13 km | Moderate | Partially open ⚠️ · Fee: €4.50 via SIMplifica |
| Camacha – Levada dos Tornos | Community (AllTrails) | 22.4 km | Hard | 4.1★ (36 reviews) · Starts at Igreja Matriz da Camacha |
| Pedreira – Figueirinha – Levada do Blandy | Community (AllTrails) | 5.0 km | Moderate | 4.1★ (162 reviews) · Laurissilva forest, loop |
| Caniço Levada Trail (Camacha) | Community (AllTrails) | 11.7 km | Hard | 3.7★ (36 reviews) · Starts in Camacha village |
The closest match to what you're looking for is PR 29 – Levada dos Tornos, which starts right in Camacha and covers much of the same terrain (levada paths, forest, village surroundings). It's currently partially open — check the current status before heading out.
- If you want to find the Cabeço das Eiras Velhas path on the ground, it connects from the Lombo do Meio area toward Levada da Serra — but without official signage, navigation can be tricky. A GPS track or local guide is recommended.
- The Camacha Trail running event (organized by Casa do Povo da Camacha) uses this route; their course map could serve as a reference if you can find it.
- Public transport: Bus 129 (Horários do Funchal) serves Camacha.
Would you like me to check the current status of PR 29 (Levada dos Tornos) or find hiking routes closer to where you're staying?





