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Description
The levada was built in the 18C to irrigate the farmland of the Faial region. At 980m above sea level, it follows a spectacular path that is partly hewn out of the rock face, heads into a Laurisilva of Madeira forest rich in tree heath, and crosses through 4 tunnels. It then runs along impressive ravines and emerges in front of a lake supplied by a high waterfall. Should you wish to explore it, a hiking trail starts out from Queimadas Forest Park (13km round trip, 5hr 30min, moderately difficult).
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide1.67 Km - ER 218, 9230 Santana
- The Green Guide4.03 Km - Caminho das Queimadas, 9230 Santana
- The Green Guide4.42 Km - 9230 Santana
More tourist attractions in Santana
Where to sleepnearby
- From €85Chalet Pico das Pedras1.11 Km - Sítio do Pico das Pedras - Cova da Roda, n° 9, 9230-097 Santana
- From €62Casa Nunes2.63 Km - Caminho da feitoria do Nuno N-7, 9230-096 Santana
- From €30AL - Perola Dourada3.06 Km - Estrada Padre Agostinho João Cardoso nº109, 9230-116 Santana
More hotels in Santana
Where to eatnearby
- Cantinho da SerraAround€182.55 Km - Estrada do Pico das Pedras, 57, 9230-107 Santana
- Restaurante Estrela Do NorteAround€153.26 Km - Av Manuel Marques da trindade 22, 9230-107 Santana
- Marcel's BistroAround€173.27 Km - Avenida Manuel Marques da Trindade N°18, 9230-103 Santana
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