Maroços Mimosa Valley Levada Walk from Funchal

Madeira, Portugal

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re a mobile traveler looking to discover Madeira’s world-famous levadas then this 4-hour tour is for you. Departing from Funchal, you’ll follow a route beside a traditional 16th-century irrigation system and enjoy views of Madeira’s mountainous landscapes. Absorb panoramic vistas of Machico city and visit stalls selling seasonal fresh fruit. Hotel pickup and drop-off at your Funchal hotel are included.

Excellent value for money
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Informative, friendly and professional guide

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
6 Km Walk

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Estrada dos Maroços

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots.
Not wheelchair accessible
Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Service animals allowed

Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3

based on 13 reviews

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A great half day walk

David_H, Feb 2023

Spent a lot of time looking into Levada tours… some are for adrenaline junkies who like the heights. As someone who is a bit wary of heights I wanted a walk that gave a feeling of elevation, good views etc. This walk was a perfect combination. The valleys are agricultural as opposed to mountainous and show how the levadas are used on the terraces by farmers. There are some open, steepish bits but nothing to worry about. The walk takes in views of villages and farmsteads, old terraced platforms with farmers tending crops. It gives a good picture of agricultural life. The route follows the valley around both sides, it passes by rock cuttings where the levada has been quarried into the hill side; native woodland and the farming terraces. Louisa, our guide from Lido tours was very knowledgeable about the fruits, crops and vegetation types along the route. The pace was leisurely, lasting about 3 hours in total and covering about 6k. There is a cafe at the end. Another plus for this tour is that it is in the south side so there is the prospect of better weather (we did this in late Jan). It is also half a day so if time is scarce it’s a good one to do. Can highly recommend. Finally, we found Lido tours to be very reliable and their communication re pick-up points etc was excellent.

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Heather W, Dec 2017

I was picked up from the hotel by minibus just after 9 am. There were five of us doing the walk and we headed out of Funchal to Marocos. The journey took about 25 minutes and along the way our guide, Rosa, told us a little of the history of Madeira and the origin of the levadas. We began our walk at a steady pace. Being Decenber, many of the plants lining the levada had finished flowering but Rosa made frequent stops to point out plants that were used for cooking, decoration and medicinal purposes. The walk is mostly flat but the ground is sometimes uneven so you have to concentrate to be sure not to slip. This levada is also high up and at times drops away at the side of the path. It you suffer from vertigo this walk is not for you. At the end of the walk we stopped for a hot drink before driving back to the hotel.