Levada do Moinho is a well-known hike near Ponta do Sol. It's known as an awesome loop trail that connects to levadas and takes you to this stunning double waterfall that you can walk under! 💦

It's roughly a 10 km trail that takes about 3:30 hours to complete if you do the full loop trail ☀️

The hike isn't too challenging, but there are some sections that can be quite steep (especially on the upper section of the hike), so it's good to be prepared.

Bring the right footwear and other hiking gear you usually bring along on a hike 🥾

Trail information:

• Official name: Levada do Moinho – Levada Nova

• Distance: 9.2 km return / 5.59 miles return

• Elevation: Roughly 155 m / 508 ft. elevation gain

• Length: 3-3.5 hours total

• Difficulty: Moderate (flat but long distance + some steep drops)

• Fee: Free to hike

How to get there:

• 🚗 Drive – 35 minutes from Funchal with parking near the trailhead

  • We recommend booking your car rental from Madeira Airport for the best price

• 🌂 Guided tour or transfer – You can book a guided tour, so you don't have to deal with parking or public transport

⚠️ There are two hikes in Madeira with similar names! This one is Levada do Moinho – Levada Nova (located near Ponta do Sol), not the PR7 Levada do Moinho on the north-west side of the island, which is currently closed.