Levada do Estreito

This gentle walk follows a flat and easy section of the Levada do Estreito, making it accessible to almost all visitors. The route begins in Garachico and continues toward Estreito de Câmara de Lobos while following the historic Levada do Norte. This levada is one of Madeira’s longest and most vital water channels, originally created to transport abundant water from the north of the island to the drier south. Its construction transformed the southern landscape, turning it greener and enabling agriculture to flourish. Even today, the levada continues to support local farmers by providing essential irrigation for their crops.

As the path unfolds, you pass through cultivated fields filled with vegetables, fruit trees and carefully maintained agricultural terraces. As the landscape transitions toward Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, vineyards become the dominant feature. These vineyards are renowned for producing grapes used in the celebrated Madeira Wine. The trail offers continuous scenic views over Câmara de Lobos and Campanário, blending rural charm with sweeping panoramas of the surrounding valleys.