The 7 Best Hiking & Levada Walks in Portugal

1.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,798 reviews · from $37Our pick

Hike Madeira’s high peaks at sunrise with a $37 Funchal transfer, clear trail instructions, and pickup after the challenging 10 km route.

“Really enjoyed the whole day. We didn’t have the best weather but could still appreciate how magical the place was. Pedro our guide was just brilliant, so pleasant and informative. Really enjoyed the little museum at the end which gave us more information on the area.”

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2.Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,473 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Review of the Berlengas Island trip from Peniche, with a glass-bottom boat, cave tour, hiking, fortress views, beaches, and practical tips.

“Great trip - the boat was comfortable, the walking tour guide was excellent, so much to see on the island - it was worth the 4 hours and ticket price.”

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3.Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,169 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $37

Hike Madeira’s high peaks with sunrise or morning transfers from Funchal or Caniço, local guidance, flexible pacing, and stunning cloud-level views.

“Driver Radko was excellent - told us interesting things about the tour itself, explained the route in detail, was very friendly and we had a great chat with him. Definitely would recommend!”

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4.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 841 reviews · from $38

Review of Madeira’s self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco hike, with early transfer, waterfall views, practical tips, costs, and crowd advice.

“Perfect in every way. Pedro was so lovely and provided us with all the information we needed to know. More than enough time to get round the hike although I think our legs will be aching tomorrow with all the steps up and down! So glad we decided on the 6am hike as we were the first people at 25 Fontes and got some beautiful photos. Within a couple of hours there were people everywhere on the hike!”

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5.Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 756 reviews · 6 hours · from $35Best value

Review of Madeira’s PR8 Ponta São Lourenço hike, with shared transfers, coastal views, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“The driver Miguel was very friendly, everything went as planned. Also the weather was playing with, the hike was just excellent. The place PR8 is quite crowded but at least in February you can still hike relatively free. The route is not that easy as described, there are quite a lot ups and downs.”

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6.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 668 reviews · from $38

Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde PR9 hike, with hotel transfer, tunnels, waterfalls, forest views, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“I think this hike, the Green Cauldron, is the most beautiful on the island. Because of the number of people you need to pass or give way to on the return journey, ideally the pick up time should be 45 minutes later.”

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7.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 7 hours · from $47

Review of Madeira’s PR9 Caldeirão Verde hike transfer, with self-guided forest trails, tunnels, waterfalls, pickup details, costs, and practical tips.

“Gorgeous hike, amazing scenery and waterfalls and barely any incline. Getting wet is unavoidable but part of the fun! Highly recommend”

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