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- Levada do Furado Directions
The trail you're looking for is officially known as PR 10 – Levada do Furado (sometimes referred to with the older name "Furado Velho" — furado means "pierced/tunnelled," reflecting the water tunnels along the route).
| Distance | 11 km |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Duration | ~5 hours |
| Route | Ribeiro Frio → Portela |
| Start point | ER 303 (Ribeiro Frio) |
| End point | ER 102 (Portela) |
| Altitude range | 645 m – 880 m |
| Managed by | IFCN (Madeira's forests & nature authority) |
| Access fee | €4.50 (visitors > 12 years); free for children ≤ 12 — pay via the SIMplifica portal |
What to expect: This is one of Madeira's classic levada walks, starting at Ribeiro Frio in the lush Laurissilva forest and winding eastward along the irrigation canal towards Portela. The path follows the Levada do Furado — literally "the pierced levada" — named for the several hand-carved water tunnels you pass through along the way. You'll walk through dense native laurel forest with sweeping views over the valleys of Faial and the north coast, with the constant sound of flowing water alongside you. The tunnels (some short, some longer — bring a torch/headlamp) are a distinctive feature of this route.
Getting there: Directions to the Ribeiro Frio trailhead ↗
Current status: Check the current open/closed/restricted status on OpenMadeira before setting out, as conditions can change.
Source: Visit Madeira – PR 10
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