Walk a scenic 5km levada trail along Madeira’s eastern coast with MB Tours, capped by a tasting of traditional poncha. Discover volcanic views and local flavor in this easy outdoor adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; low-impact walking on well-maintained paths.
Wildlife
History
Levadas date back to the 16th century, created to channel water for agriculture across Madeira’s volcanic slopes.
Conservation
This area emphasizes sustainable tourism, encouraging visitors to respect trail integrity and protect native flora and fauna.
MB Tours
Walk a scenic 5km levada trail along Madeira’s eastern coast with MB Tours, capped by a tasting of traditional poncha. Discover volcanic views and local flavor in this easy outdoor adventure.
MB Tours is a Madeira-based tour operator that offers a comprehensive selection of guided day trips, levada walks, vereda hikes, coastal excursions, island ferry transfers and cultural evenings. The business lists a wide variety of experiences by name, including Levada - Prazeres - Ponta do Pargo, Levada - Rabaçal, Levada - Queimadas/Caldeirão Verde and Vereda - Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo, which focus on the island’s signature irrigation-path treks and scenic walking routes.
MB Tours also operates viewpoint and sightseeing excursions such as Pico dos Barcelos/Eira do Serrado/Cristo Rei and coastal journeys to Porto Moniz and the west coast, offering panoramic views of Funchal, Curral das Freiras and Atlantic lookouts. The operator provides scheduled ferry transfers to Porto Santo on the vessel Lobo Marinho (noted departure at 08:00 with arrival around 10:30 in the provided schedule) and manages round-trip day visits that connect with return services to Funchal. Transfer services include airport-to-accommodation options between Funchal Airport and destinations listed in their offerings, such as Santo da Serra, Machico, Ponta do Sol, Monte, Ribeira Brava, Porto Moniz and other locations.
Cultural programming includes the Noite Típica evening with a traditional Espetada dinner, a folklore group performance and nighttime views over Funchal. All descriptions are based directly on the supplied trip names and summaries, giving travelers clear, factual choices between levada treks, viewpoint tours, coastal excursions, Porto Santo ferry options and practical transfer services across Madeira.
Tours Offered
35 trips
Diverse Madeira experiences listed
Levada & Veredas
Multiple routes
Scenic treks across Madeira
Transfers Available
Airport transfers
Convenient door-to-door service
Cultural Evenings
Noite Típica
Traditional dinner and folklore
Choose from levada walks, Porto Santo day trips, coastal excursions and reliable transfers — reserve the right trip for your Madeira visit.
Wear sturdy footwear
Paths can be narrow and uneven; good hiking shoes help maintain grip and comfort.
Bring sun protection
Open areas along the levada get direct sunlight, so carry a hat and sunscreen.
Stay hydrated
Carry water especially during warmer months to stay refreshed on the 5km route.
Camera ready for vistas
The trail offers numerous viewpoints—pause often to capture Madeira’s volcanic landscape.
Hiking boots or sturdy sneakers
Provides stability and traction on uneven levada trails.
Sun hat
Protects from direct sun exposure on open sections.
summer
Light waterproof jacket
Useful against unpredictable spring showers.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is key on the trail, especially in warmer months.