PR 18
Levada do Rei
OpenLast checked October 26, 2026
A levada in the north east, from the SĂŁo Jorge treatment works to the Ribeiro Bonito, 5.3 km each way and 10.6 km there and back. It is nearly level, from 573 m to 535 m, though IFCN still allows 3 h 30 at a medium grade. The route ends at the water intake and returns the same way.
Route facts
- Start and end
- São Jorge → Ribeiro Bonito
- Municipality
- Santana
- Length
- 5.3 km one way
- IFCN walking time
- 3 h 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Route type
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 573 m
- Lowest point
- 535 m
- Start coordinates
- 32.81655, -16.92460
Figures as IFCN publishes them on the trail's own page. A row is missing where the official sheet does not state it, and IFCN publishes no cumulative elevation gain for any route.
Before you go
- Walking a classified trail requires a paid reservation through the regional SIMplifica portal. The official trail pages list the fee as 4.50 € per visitor over 12; children of 12 and under are exempt. Book before you set off. Reserve on SIMplifica
- This route is walked to the end and back the same way, so the length and time above are for one direction.
Shared rides to this trail
Shared cars and taxis to the start and back from the end, planned in the Madeira1 app for the next two weeks.
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