Ponta do Sol - Canhas — Madeira levada walk guide

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The user is asking about the "Ponta do Sol - Canhas" levada walk in Madeira. Let me look this up using the hikes tool to find information about this trail.The search for "Ponta do Sol Canhas" returned no results. Let me try a broader search or different query terms. This might be a trail known by a different name, or it could be a community/unofficial trail. Let me try searching with differentterms.The user is asking about the "Ponta do Sol - Canhas" levada walk. Looking at the results, I can see there's no official IFCN PR trail with that exact name. However, in the community trails (AllTrails), I can see several relevant walks near Ponta do Sol that are related to levadas in this area: 1. **Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho** - This is the most popular one, combining both levadas in a circular route near Ponta do Sol/Canhas. 4.7★ from 6,103 reviews, 9.3 km loop, moderate. 2. **Rota da Levada do Moinho** - Starting at Lombada da Ponta do Sol, 10 km out and back, moderate, 4.5★ from 453 reviews. 3. **Ponta do Sol - Levada do Moinho** - Starting at Ponta do Sol beach, following the historic Levada do Moinho, 7.7 km out and back, moderate, 4.2★ from 51 reviews. The "Ponta do Sol - Canhas" levada walk is commonly known as the **Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho** circuit, which starts in the Canhas area near Ponta do Sol. This is the one most people refer to when they say "Ponta do Sol - Canhas" or "Levada do Moinho" walk. It's not an official IFCN PR trail - it's a community route mapped on AllTrails. Let me present the most relevant trails, focusing on the main one people mean by "Ponta do Sol - Canhas levada walk" which is the Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho loop. Since none of these are official IFCN PR trails, I need to clearly label them as community/unofficialroutes.

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Trails near Ponta do SolMap & photos

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Photos: walkmeguide.com ↗

Official PR trail (IFCN) Community route (AllTrails — not official)

Rota da Levada do Moinho 4.5 Directions

Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)

The walk you're asking about is commonly known as the Levada Nova – Levada do Moinho circuit, near Canhas and Ponta do Sol. It's one of Madeira's most popular hikes — but it's worth noting upfront that it's not an official IFCN PR trail (it's not part of the managed, signposted Percurso Recomendado network), so it has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee. Check access and conditions locally before setting out.

Levada Nova – Levada do Moinho


Distance	9.3 km
Type	Loop (circular)
Difficulty	Moderate
Rating	★ 4.7 from 6,103 hiker reviews on AllTrails
Area	Madeira Natural Park

This circular trail combines Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho, offering beautiful views over the valleys and the traditional poios (terraced farmland). Along the way you'll pass the ruins of old watermills and the famous Levada Nova waterfall. There's a tunnel carved through the rock — bring a flashlight or head torch, as it adds a touch of adventure. The Levada do Moinho is one of Madeira's oldest levadas, historically used to irrigate the fields and power water mills.

Directions to trailhead ↗

Other levada walks near Ponta do Sol / Canhas

If you'd like alternatives, there are two other related routes in the same area — both also community routes (not official IFCN PR trails):

Trail	Distance	Type	Difficulty	Rating
Rota da Levada do Moinho	10.0 km	Out & back	Moderate	★ 4.5 (453 reviews)
Ponta do Sol – Levada do Moinho	7.7 km	Out & back	Moderate	★ 4.2 (51 reviews)

Rota da Levada do Moinho starts at Lombada da Ponta do Sol, near the Church of Lombada. It follows the levada past well-cultivated farmland with panoramic views over the valley and the village of Ponta do Sol, plus waterfalls and endemic flora. Directions ↗

Ponta do Sol – Levada do Moinho starts at Ponta do Sol beach and follows the historic Levada do Moinho (built at the end of the 15th century) to irrigate the lands of the Flemish settler João Esmeraldo and power water mills — whose ruins you can still see. Directions ↗

⚠️ Important: All three routes are community trails mapped on AllTrails — they are not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN, so they have no official open/closed status and no guarantee of maintenance or signage. Check local conditions before you go.

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