PR 18

Levada do Rei

OpenLast checked September 11, 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.

Levada do Rei
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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.

Plan the day

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