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The user is asking about the "Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho" levada walk in Madeira. This is a hiking trail question, so I should use the `find_hikes` tool to get official information about this trail. Let me search for this specific trail.The search returned no results for "Levada Nova Levada do Moinho". Let me try a broader search - maybe the trail has a different name in the system, or it might be a community trail rather than an official PR trail. Let me also search with just "Moinho" or try to find it near a specific area. This trail is likely in the Porto Moniz area or possibly Ponta do Sol. Let me try differentsearch terms.The user is asking about the "Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho" walk. From the search results near Ponta do Sol, I found this as a community trail (not an official IFCN PR trail). Let me present the details. Key facts from the data: - Name: Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho - Rating: 4.7★ from 6103 reviews on AllTrails - Difficulty: moderate - Length: 9.3 km - Route type: loop - Area: Madeira Natural Park - Location coordinates: 32.68933, -17.09201 (near Ponta do Sol / Lombada area) - Description: "This circular trail combines Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho, offering views over the valleys and traditional poios (farmland). Along the way, you'll find the ruins of old watermills and the famous Levada Nova waterfall. Be prepared to walk through a tunnel carved out of the rock, the use of a flashlight is recommended, an experience that adds a touch of adventure to this memorable walk. Levada do Moinho, one of the oldest, used to irrigate the fields and power the water mills..." - This is a community/unofficial trail - NOT part of the official IFCN PR network - No official open/closed status There's also an official PR 7 "Levada do Moinho" near Porto Moniz, which is a different trail. The user specifically asked about "Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho" which is the combined loop near Ponta do Sol. Let me also find a video forthis trail.
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Levada Nova – Levada do Moinho

This is a community-mapped route (AllTrails) — not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN, the regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority. It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance/signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before heading out.


Key facts
Route typeLoop (circular)
Distance9.3 km
DifficultyModerate
AreaMadeira Natural Park, near Ponta do Sol
Community rating★ 4.7 from 6,103 hiker reviews on AllTrails
Google rating★ 4.8 (4,121 reviews) at Levada do Moinho
TrailheadNear Lombada / Ponta do Sol
What to expect

This circular trail combines Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho, two of the oldest irrigation channels on the island's south coast. Highlights along the route include:

  • Panoramic views over green valleys and traditional poios (terraced farmland)
  • Ruins of old watermills — Levada do Moinho ("Mill Levada") was originally built to irrigate fields and power water mills, some of whose remains you can still see
  • The famous Levada Nova waterfall, a stunning cascade that spills right next to the path
  • A tunnel carved through the rock — bring a flashlight/head torch; it adds a real adventure feel but is pitch-dark in the middle
  • Lush vegetation, banana plantations, and sweeping views down to the coast and the village of Ponta do Sol
Getting there

**Directions to the trailhead ↗** — the route starts near Lombada da Ponta do Sol, on the south coast of Madeira (municipality of Ponta do Sol).

⚠️ Important notes
  • No official IFCN status: This is not a PR-numbered trail, so there is no official open/closed/restricted status to check. Conditions can change — in particular, the tunnel section and waterfall area can be slippery after rain.
  • Bring a torch for the tunnel.
  • Wear sturdy footwear with good grip — levada paths can be narrow, uneven, and wet.

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