Levada Nova + Levada do Moinho walk: One of the best hikes on Madeira!

The Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho walks are joined by a short staircase to allow you to hike a circular trail - an unusual feature of a Levada walk on the island of Madeira! Neither of these walks were overly popular which we found surprising due to the stunning views offered - particularly on the Levada Nova stretch. The fact that you walk behind a waterfall (the Nova and Moinho Waterfall) and have a fun tunnel to navigate, it's a must-do for any nature lover! There are parts of the trail that are vertigo inducing, especially on the Levada Nova section as the foliage hasn't yet matured to block the steep valley views, but despite being up high with stunning vistas, these are 2 easy levadas on Madeira. There's a lovely picnic area with a BBQ and picnic tables, some in shade, others in sun, as well as a flat grassy area, close to the foot of a second waterfall along the trail which by water joins Levada Nova to Levada Moinho. We parked for free in bay parking outside the church called Igreja da Lombada da Ponta do Sol, in the small town of Lombada, and there are free toilets here too. The Levada Moinho begins here, whereas Levada Nova begins further up the hill - but it's well signposted. If you're planning to visit Madeira island, or are just looking for things to do in Madeira to decide on whether a Madeira vacation is right for you, I hope this video will be helpful.
0:00 Intro
0:53 Upwards Hike begins
1:15 Levada Nova
3:20 Tunnel
3:52 My favourite waterfall in Madeira
6:47 Lunch
7:41 What's a Levada
8:57 Levada Moinho
12:12 Thoughts
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