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The user is asking about the "Rota da Levada do Moinho" levada walk in Madeira. I need to find information about this trail using the find_hikes tool. Let me search forit.The user asked about the "Rota da Levada do Moinho" specifically. Looking at the results, this trail appears in the `community_trails` list — it's NOT one of the official IFCN PR trails. The official PR trail in the results is "PR 7 - Levada do Moinho" which is a different trail (in Porto Moniz area, on the north coast). The user's specific trail — "Rota da Levada do Moinho" — is a community/unofficial route mapped on AllTrails: - Name: Rota da Levada do Moinho - Rating: 4.5★ from 453 reviews - Difficulty: moderate - Length: 10.0 km - Route type: out and back - Area: Madeira Natural Park - Location: near Lombada da Ponta do Sol - Lat/Lng: 32.6876, -17.0942 - Description: "Hiking trail unfolding along the Levada do Moinho, starting at Lombada da Ponta do Sol, near the Church of Lombada. As you embark on the hike along the Levada, the well-cultivated agricultural lands stand out, providing a pleasant view for hikers. Appreciate the fantastic panoramic landscapes of the valley and the beautiful village of Ponta do Sol that this trail offers, and enjoy the experience enriched by the views, endemic flora and fauna, and waterfalls. At the end of the trail, you..." I should also mention the official PR 7 Levada do Moinho since the name overlaps, but clarify they're different trails. Let me also check if there's a YouTube video or any additional info. The PR 7 results have a youtube_id. But the user specifically asked about "Rota da Levada do Moinho" — that's the community trail near Ponta do Sol. I need to clearly label this as a community/unofficial trail and provide all the details from the data. Let me also find a YouTube video for it.Now I have detailed information about the Rota da Levada do Moinho trail. Let me compose a comprehensive answer. The user asked specifically about "Rota da Levada do Moinho" — this corresponds to a community trail on AllTrails (not an official IFCN PR trail). There's also an official PR 7 called "Levada do Moinho" which is a different trail in Porto Moniz. Let me focus on the trail the user asked about: **Rota da Levada do Moinho**, which is the community trail near Ponta do Sol / Lombada. Key details: - Not an official IFCN PR trail — it's a community route mapped on AllTrails - Rating: 4.5★ from 453 reviews on AllTrails - Difficulty: Moderate - Length: 10.0 km - Route type: Out and back - Starting point: Lombada da Ponta do Sol, near the Church of Lombada - Description: Follows the Levada do Moinho, with panoramic views of the valley and village of Ponta do Sol, endemic flora and fauna, waterfalls, and well-cultivated agricultural lands I should also mention the official PR 7 Levada do Moinho (which is a different trail in Porto Moniz) to avoid confusion. I need to mention that Rota da Levada do Moinho has NO official open/closed status since it's not part of the IFCN PR network, and suggest checking current conditions. I should also note there's an access fee for the official PR 7 trail (€4.50 for visitors >12 years). Let me write a comprehensive answer about the Rota da Levada do Moinho.
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Rota da Levada do Moinho

The Rota da Levada do Moinho is a beautiful levada walk near Ponta do Sol, on Madeira's sunny south coast. It follows one of the island's historic irrigation channels through lush agricultural land with sweeping views over the valley and the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol.

Important: 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 & nature-conservation authority). It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance/signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before going.

Trail basics
DifficultyModerate
Distance10.0 km
Route typeOut and back
Start pointLombada da Ponta do Sol (near the Church of Lombada)
Hiker rating⭐ 4.5 / 5 — 453 reviews on AllTrails ↗
What to expect

The trail unfolds along the Levada do Moinho, starting in the agricultural area of Lombada da Ponta do Sol. As you walk, you'll pass through well-cultivated farmland (the traditional poios) with pleasant views of the valley below. The route rewards hikers with:

  • Panoramic landscapes over the valley and the village of Ponta do Sol
  • Endemic flora and fauna along the levada banks
  • Waterfalls cascading down the hillside
  • A glimpse into Madeira's rural, agricultural heritage
Getting to the trailhead

Directions to the trailhead ↗

The trailhead is near the Church of Lombada in Ponta do Sol municipality, on the south coast of Madeira — roughly a 25–30 minute drive from Funchal.

⚠️ Not the same as PR 7 Levada do Moinho

There is also an official PR 7 — Levada do Moinho, which is a different trail on the north coast near Porto Moniz, managed by IFCN. PR 7 is a 10.5 km moderate trail from Ribeira da Cruz to Lamaceiros/Junqueira, and it requires a €4.50 access fee (via the SIMplifica portal). If you meant that one, let me know!

Before you go

Since the Rota da Levada do Moinho is not an official IFCN trail, there's no formal open/closed status to check. Always verify local conditions before setting out, especially after heavy rain, as levada paths can become slippery or obstructed.

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