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- Santo António da Serra Loop Trail 4.1 Directions
Community route mapped on AllTrails — this is not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests & nature-conservation authority), so it has no official open/closed status and no guaranteed maintenance or signage. Check access and conditions locally before setting out.
| Distance | 5.3 km (loop) |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Route type | Circular loop |
| Rating | ★ 4.1 (74 reviews on AllTrails) |
Starting in the charming town of Santo António da Serra — perched between the municipalities of Santa Cruz and Machico — this circular route takes you through forest paths and mountain trails surrounded by lush vegetation, hydrangeas, and century-old trees from Madeira's Laurissilva forest. Along the way you pass through rural areas and small woods, with stretches alongside levadas and small waterfalls that provide moments of great tranquillity and contact with nature.
Getting there: Directions to the trailhead ↗
More info & hiker reviews: AllTrails page ↗
Since this isn't an official managed trail, I'd recommend checking conditions locally. Would you like me to find the closest official PR levada walks near Santo António da Serra — those have verified status and signage — or check the mountain weather forecast for the area?