Levada Nova is the closest levada, excellent walking experiences, Rabacal levada is also within eas

Ponta do Sol: Ponta do Sol is located on the south coast of Madeira Island ,known for best climate and sunniest spot on the island, and that’s where it gets its name, sunny point. The town of Ponta do Sol with its old recovered buildings, in a maze of streets and cosy retreats has a touch of romanticism .A quiet and pretty little village shoe- horned into the folds of a steep valley overhung with dense banana plantation, with a relaxed and lively air .The village of Ponta do Sol is one of the most picturesque on the island of Madeira. Sunsets are incredibly beautiful here. Located in Lugar de Baixo, Ponta do Sol, on the south coast, at a mean altitude of 40 meters (131ft) lies the subtropical floriculture center. A 2 hectares in area , scattered with several terraces , and is the ideal place to grow and study tropical plants such as, slipperwort, anthurium, cymbidium, sugar loaf, protea ,birds of paradise and much more. Lugar de Baixo is listed as one of the most reputed surfing areas in Madeira.

Levada walking: The unique Levada Walks are simply exhilarating and superb Walks. Levadas are water channels that run through the mountains, with narrow paths alongside the levadas, for the workers to maintain the levadas.The Levadas walks are easily followed as levadas wind around the hillsides. Sometimes levada walks pass through small tunnels and a torch may be necessary. Madeira Levada Walks and hikes allow you to explore most of the island on your holiday.

The island of Madeira, with its spectacular scenery and tranquillity, is a heaven for Levada Walking and nature-lovers. Its a green subtropical paradise of volcanic origin. Few walking destinations offer such variety with picturesque villages, rugged peaks, alpine plateaus, waterfalls and gorges, verdant valleys, orchards full of cherries, bananas and other fruit, wild flowers in abundance and an unspoilt coastline with towering sea cliffs. You can enjoy your Madeira levada walks and Hikes all year round.