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- Levada de Santana 4.5 Directions
Community route mapped on AllTrails — not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN (the Madeira regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority). It has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before going.
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Distance | 18.2 km (out and back) |
| Estimated time | 6–6.5 hours |
| Route type | Out and back |
| Location | Madeira Natural Park |
| Community rating | ⭐ 4.5/5 from 31 hiker reviews on AllTrails |
This trail follows the Levada de Santana along its entire length, passing waterfalls, Macaronesian vegetation, and breathtaking views of the wilder side of Madeira Island.
However, it's a demanding hike for experienced hikers, who may need to use mountaineering equipment to overcome obstacles such as small pools of water or dense vegetation.
- Directions to the trailhead ↗ (routes from your own location)
- No official status — This is not one of Madeira's official IFCN-maintained PR trails, so it has no official open/closed status, no signage guarantee, and no regular maintenance.
- Challenging terrain — At 18.2 km and rated hard, with sections that may require scrambling or mountaineering gear; not suitable for beginners.
- Check conditions before you go — Ask locally about current access and trail conditions, and always check the weather.
Want me to check the mountain weather forecast and IPMA warnings for the day you're planning to go, or suggest an official PR trail nearby that's easier and has confirmed open status?