Caminhada Larano – Boca do Risco – Maroços

This scenic walk begins along the calm and level Levada dos Marocos in Machico, guiding you through a peaceful landscape of cultivated terraces, mimosa trees and open views across the valley. As the path unfolds, the terrain gently shifts and the horizon reveals the charming city of Machico framed by green slopes and ocean light. This first section offers a relaxing introduction before the route transitions toward older trails once used by local villagers.

Leaving the levada behind, the climb leads to the Boca do Risco viewpoint, a breathtaking balcony over the Atlantic and the dramatic northeast coastline. Clear days reveal the rocky outline of Ponta de Sao Lourenco and the striking formation of Penha d Aguia with occasional glimpses of Porto Santo in the distance. From here the path continues along the Larano trail carved directly into the cliff. The narrow line may feel vertiginous at points but rewards walkers with remarkable ocean views and encounters with both exotic and endemic flora and fauna, creating a memorable and immersive experience.