Levada Nova

Duration: 3h30min

The Levada Nova Hike is a half-day hike in Tabúa, in the municipality of Ribeira Brava, and walks west towards Ponta do Sol. This is an easy, flat hike through Levada, however, it's not recommended for people with vertigo. There are some parts with high and unprotected cliffs. Along the way we will admire fantastic views over the Tabúa Valley, Ribeira Brava and

Levada Nova received this name due to the fact that water only began to flow through the channel in 1962.

Along the way, we can observe agricultural land carefully cultivated by its owners. Sugarcane plantations are also a constant presence on this journey. In Madeira, the cultivation of sugar cane began in Funchal in the year 1425 and expanded along the South coast in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Nowadays, sugar cane is still used to produce the famous cachaça (moonshine), which is then used to make the well-known drink Poncha. Sugarcane is also used to produce cane honey, used to make traditional cakes and biscuits, a

The fact that this tour is located on the South Coast, where the climate is better, makes this tour suitable all year round.

What to bring?

Depending on the time of year you choose to go sightseeing in Madeira and taking into account the change in the climate, you need to be well prepared for hiking in the Levadas and mountain trails.

Recommended equipment:

• Good shoes
Suitable boots or hiking shoes with good grip;
• Good jacket
An all-weather jacket is the perfect choice for outings;
• A flashlight
Bring a flashlight or your cell phone with a flashlight to help you cross some of the tunnels on certain tours;
• Bengal
A cane may be suitable and useful to make some of our guests feel more confident