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- Vereda da Ribeira da Janela 4.4 Directions
- Levada dos Cedros 4.5 Directions
Route: Curral Falso → Ribeira da Janela (north coast, Porto Moniz municipality)
This is one of Madeira's classic levada trails, descending from the mountain road E.R. 209 at Curral Falso down through lush laurel forest to the village of Ribeira da Janela on the stunning north coast. The trail follows the levada through tunnels of verdant vegetation, with glimpses of waterfalls, the valley below, and the Atlantic at the end.
| Official code | PR 15 |
| Distance | 2.7 km |
| Duration | ~1 h 30 min |
| Difficulty (official) | Moderate |
| Start point | E.R. 209 (Curral Falso) |
| End point | Ribeira da Janela |
| Altitude | 820 m (max) → 400 m (min) — a net descent of ~420 m |
| Managed by | IFCN (Madeira's forests & nature conservation authority) |
€4.50 per visitor (over 12 years); free for children ≤ 12. Payment is via the SIMplifica portal before you go.
4.4★ from 119 reviews on AllTrails — community hikers rate the difficulty as hard, noting it's tougher than the official "moderate" suggests, mainly due to the steep descent (and correspondingly steep climb if done in reverse) and some uneven sections.
- Laurel forest (Laurissilva) — a UNESCO World Heritage site; moss-covered trees, ferns and dripping water
- Levada channels — the path follows the water channel carved into the hillside
- Waterfalls & river views — especially after rain
- Atlantic panorama — opens up as you descend toward the coast
- Tunnels — bring a head torch; some sections pass through hand-carved rock tunnels
The start at Curral Falso is on road E.R. 209, near the junction with PR 14 (Levada dos Cedros). Directions to trailhead ↗
⚠️ Before you go: Check the current trail status on OpenMadeira — trail conditions (open / closed / restricted) can change due to weather, maintenance or rockfalls.
Would you like me to check the mountain forecast & IPMA weather warnings for the day you're planning to hike, or look at how to get there by bus from Funchal?





