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Levada do Paúl da Serra - Ginjas

Paul da Serra

OpenModerate
📏 10.5km4h⬆️ 300m gain4.1

A moderately challenging levada walk on the Paul da Serra plateau descending to the Ginjas area with panoramic views over the southwest coast. The plateau landscape is dramatic, especially in autumn when heather blooms.

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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
Moderate
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Exposure
Minimal
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Tunnels
None

Last verified 49 days ago

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🚗 Parking & Access

🅿️ Paul da Serra plateau

Fills by:Never crowded
Overflow:Roadside ER110
Note:Can be very windy and foggy - check forecast

Approximate drive time from Funchal: ~1h from Funchal

🎒 What to Bring

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2L water minimum

All Madeira trails

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Sun cream + hat

Strong UV year-round, even on overcast days

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Hiking boots

Moderate mud. Sneakers not recommended.

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