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Levada dos Balcões

Ribeiro Frio

Rating 5 /5
Martin & Tina
Opening hours

Open nonstop

Time requirement

Less than 1 hour

Difficulty

Low difficulty

Parking

Nearby • More

Food & drinks

Available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Dog friendly

Drone

Possible to fly a drone

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Place description

Levada dos Balcões is a very popular levada, known for its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, valleys and forests. Due to the high number of visitors, it can be more difficult to find a parking space, parking is available directly at the entrance to the levada, variously along the road or in more distant car parks. This can make your route longer. But don’t let this put you off and go to the levada. The route is along a forest path, which can be muddy in places, but it is a very easy route. Along the way, hikers may spot a local bird, the Madeira finch. Don’t forget to bring birdseed for it, and you can then take a photo with the finch in your hand. The site has a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and water, and there is a small snack stand along the way.

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Parking

There are only a few parking spaces right at the entrance to the levada, cars are parked on the roadside. It is therefore recommended to go early in the morning.

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Levada dos Balcões is one of the places and trip tips in Madeira. The detail page covers essentials like opening hours, terrain difficulty and our rating. Part of the Retkee collection of trusted tips for experienced travelers.

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