Wet your hair in the amazing Moinhos/Nova Levada
Overview
Walk at you´re own pace on this easy no-stress hike , in one of Madeira´s most beautiful Levadas . Get a chance to wet your hair in the waterfall and go through a hand built tunnel . Enjoy the tranquillity of the beautiful scenery as you walk along the path of the Levada which leads you around the mountainside to the river barge where the levada gets it´s water .After your Walk, you´ll be taken to the village of Ponta do Sol where you can enjoy a beer by the beach, lunch, and even a swim in the sea.
What's Included
- Transfer to and from your pickup spot to the levada and to the village
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details will be sent to your contact details the night before and in the morning .
Avenida Sá Carneiro
9000-017 Funchal, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
After Getting picked up at your preferred location we will be stopping at a supermarket cafe where you´ll get acquainted with your fellow travelers while having a cup of coffee, with time to buy water and snacks for the trip.
Walk at your own pace with this self-guided tour through this stunning Levada. A no-stress relaxed 3-hour walk will take you on a journey into the heart of Madeira alongside the age-old water channels (Levada) weaving through the lush landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and a tunnel
Following the trail, as it winds its way through the terrain, you´ll encounter old stone bridges, vibrant floral bounty, waterfalls that plunge down sheer rock faces, and their icy water gathered from the high peaks and channeled into the Levada. These are the Moinhos - the 'mills' - the beating heart of Madeira's water system.
When you´ve completed the trail, there you´ll be greeted by our driver ready to take you to the next destination.
The small village of Ponta do Sol, where you´ll have time to relax and have a beer by the sea, have lunch, or even explore the nearby scenery.
Finally, you´ll be taken back to your hotel or any other location along the way.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- NOT Recommended for travellers with fear of heights - Vertigo
- Not Recommended for Babies nor Toddlers
- Not Recommended for travellers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-474190P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Transfer to and from your pickup spot to the levada and to the village.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wet your hair in the amazing Moinhos/Nova Levada is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- NOT Recommended for travellers with fear of heights - Vertigo
- Not Recommended for Babies nor Toddlers
- Not Recommended for travellers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wet your hair in the amazing Moinhos/Nova Levada will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transfer to and from your pickup spot to the levada and to the village
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- NOT Recommended for travellers with fear of heights - Vertigo
- Not Recommended for Babies nor Toddlers
- Not Recommended for travellers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
