Daniel’s Levada Directory
3 July 2018 Circuit from Boaventura via the Ribeira dos Moinhos to Achada da Madeira and back via the Levada da Achada Grande
Also known as Tour 2018-07-03 Ribeira dos Moinhos Levada da Achada Grande
Archival documentation — not a current hiking recommendation. Source file on danishome.ch last modified: 12 June 2020
Course
Start in Roçada, ascent to the Madre of the Levada da Achada Grande, on along the Ribeira dos Moinhos to the Poio das Rabacas, descent to Achada da Madeira.
On down by a stepped path to Lombo do Urzal, on the CR 20, with a detour to the Ribeira do Porco and a stop for a swim by the bridge, to Falca de Cima.
Ascent across the fields to the Levada da Achada Grande, first in the direction of flow to the end, then against the direction of flow to the short tunnel; after the tunnel a detour to the viewpoint with the trig point, back to the levada and descent to the small road and on back to the start
Distance: 14.5 Km, 900 m of ascent, 900 m of descent
Start: 10.30 Roçada
End
17.45 Roçada
Condition
The ascent in the forest is a little slippery, with several stream crossings. The descent to Achada da Madeira has been freshly tidied. The CR209 is very fine. The ascent to the levada is rough and in places pathless. The levada is in good condition
Notes
A beautiful ascent in authentic laurel forest. The Levada da Achada da Madeira has wide views to the other side of the valley and to the Pico Canario