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Tell me about the Levada do Coronel levada walk in Madeira
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The user is asking about the "Levada do Coronel" walk in Madeira. Let me search for this trail using the hikes tool, and also look for curated videos and any web information aboutit.The Levada do Coronel is NOT an official IFCN PR trail — it only appears in the community trails (AllTrails). I need to present it with the proper caveat about being unofficial, and share its details from the data returned. Let me compile the answer.
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Levada do Coronel

Community route (mapped on AllTrails) — not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests & nature-conservation authority). It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance/signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before going.

This pleasant levada walk follows the Levada do Coronel (also known as Levada Nova dos Lombardos), starting at Madre Antiga in the Ribeira da Ponta do Sol area and running through to the site of São João.

Along the way you'll walk through lush valleys with views of agricultural fields and extensive plantations — a reminder that agriculture has long been one of Madeira's key sources of income.

DifficultyModerate
Distance4.3 km (out & back)
Estimated time2–2.5 hours
Route typeOut and back
Community rating3.8★ from 26 reviews on AllTrails

⚠️ Footwear: Non-slip shoes are recommended, especially on rainy days when the path can get slippery.

Since this isn't an official PR trail, its status isn't tracked by IFCN — conditions can change and signage may be limited. Want me to check the weather forecast for Ponta do Sol for the day you're planning to go, so you can judge conditions before heading out?

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