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PR38

Levada do Caniço

Southeast

OpenEasy
📏 8km2.5h⬆️ 100m gain3.8

An easy levada walk near Caniço on the south coast, passing through banana plantations and offering views of the Garajau nature reserve. Suitable for beginners and families; good birdwatching on the coastal section.

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🎫 Permit & Booking

Permit Required

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💶 €4.50 per person🆓 Madeira residents exempt
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🌦️ Current Conditions

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Crowds
Low
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Mud
Low
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Exposure
Minimal
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Tunnels
None

Last verified 49 days ago

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🗺️ Route Map

🚗 Parking & Access

🅿️ Caniço

Fills by:Never crowded
Overflow:Town car parks
Note:Caniço de Baixo below has excellent seafood restaurants

Approximate drive time from Funchal: ~30 min from Funchal

🎒 What to Bring

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2L water minimum

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Sun cream + hat

Strong UV year-round, even on overcast days

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