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Tell me about the Ribeira Brava Coastal Path hike in Madeira
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The user is asking about the "Ribeira Brava Coastal Path" hike in Madeira. Let me search for this trail using the find_hikes tool. I should also look for curated videos and check for any relevant information. Let me search for this specific trail.The user asked about the "Ribeira Brava Coastal Path" hike. Looking at the results, there's no official IFCN PR trail by that exact name, and no community trail called "Ribeira Brava Coastal Path" either. The closest community trails near Ribeira Brava are various Levada Nova/Levada do Moinho routes. Let me search more specifically for "coastal path" or "caminho litoral" in Madeira to see if this is a known trail. Actually, let me think about this. "Ribeira Brava Coastal Path" - this might be referring to a specific trail. Let me search for it specifically.
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Official PR trail (IFCN) Community route (AllTrails — not official)
Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)

Here's what I found about the Ribeira Brava Coastal Path (Caminho Costeiro da Ribeira Brava):

Ribeira Brava Coastal Path

⚠️ Important note: This is a community route mapped on AllTrails — it is not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority). This means it has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee. Check access and conditions locally before you go.

DifficultyEasy
Distance3.1 km (out and back)
Duration~30 min – 1 hr
TypeOut and back
Rating3.7★ from 37 hiker reviews on AllTrails
About this trail

This pleasant route starts and ends in Ribeira Brava, allowing you to enjoy views of the sea and the cliffs that flank the town. It's a short walk that can be done at any time of day, leaving plenty of time to relax in a wonderful coastal setting. Parking is available at the starting point.

Getting there
Also near Ribeira Brava

If you enjoy this area, the nearby community favourite Levada Nova – Levada do Moinho (4.7★, 6,100+ reviews) is one of Madeira's most popular walks — a 9.3 km moderate loop with waterfalls, a tunnel, and valley views. Like the Coastal Path, it's also a community route, not an official PR trail.

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