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Paradise Valley Walk

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$40.00

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Language: German, English, French, Portuguese

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Paradise Valley
Walk the Levada Serra do Faial trail
Learn about Madeira's agriculture and traditions
Spectacular views over the village of Camacha

What to expect

The uplands behind Funchal provide gentle and panoramic walking trails. This morning walking tour will start at the appropriately named Paradise Valley, trekking along the beautiful Levada Serra do Faial trail, taking in the charming hillside villages of Camacha and Rochão.

Start things off in the traditional village of Camacha, which marks the beginning of the renowned Levada Serra do Faial trail. Follow this gentle walking route, taking in fertile cultivated terraces, lush vegetation and hidden hillside forests. Turn corners en route to be wowed by panoramic views over the south of Madeira and of the villages nestled into the greenness of the hills.

This is a gentle walking tour near Funchal that offers ever-changing views of the rich and beautiful landscape of Paradise Valley and the Levada Serra do Faial, during which you will learn all about the flora and history of the area from your local mountain guide.

What's included

Transport
Official mountain guide
Walking tour

What to remember

Wear sports shoes with a good grip or walking boots
Be prepared for all weather conditions due to the changeable weather
Wear sunblock and a hat during summer, and bring a light jacket during other months
Easy, flat walk with a duration of +/- 2.5 hours and walking distance of 5.5km
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Subject to weather conditions
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Ines aus Deutschland
From United States of America - June 2025

Traveled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Für Wanderanfänger sehr gut geeignet, fast ebenes Gelände, Länge der Wanderung ist für Anfänger gut zu bewältigen. Schöne Landschaft und unser Guide h ...
Sabo
From United States of America - March 2025

Solo traveler

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Schöne Wanderung,leicht sehr gute Führung
Herbert
From United States of America - January 2025

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Für den Preis sollte eine Tasse Kaffee drin sein. Ich wusste nicht, das wir 25 km zum Abholpunkt auf eigene Kosten fahren mussten. Zum Glück hatten w ...
Gisela
From Germany - December 2024

Traveled with a group of friends

55 - 64 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5
Marion&Andreas
From United States of America - December 2024

Traveled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Schöner kleiner Spaziergang und man hat viel gelernt.??????
Zweisam
From United States of America - December 2024

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Die Wanderung an sich war sehr gut zu bewältigen, auch für wenig trainierte Personen. Leider hatten wir ein wenig Pech mit dem Wetter und es hat die g ...

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