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Levada walks in Funchal Madeira

Levada dos Piornais Guide: Levada Walks in Funchal Madeira

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A popular thing to do when visiting Madeira is to go on a Levada walk. There are hundreds of them all over the island! A Levada is a man-made water channel and is used as a way to transport water to different parts of the island. One person I was speaking to said that on different days and times the water source is ‘opened’. From this locals are able to use the water for their gardens and crops. There are a couple of Levada walks in Funchal and I did part of Levada dos Piornais. Here’s what to expect!

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Monte Palace Gardens Madeira

5 Awesome Day Trips From Funchal Madeira

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When visiting Madeira you should definitely make time to explore the island. There are hundreds of day trips you can do, from walks and hikes, boat trips, viewpoints and more! In this post I share 5 awesome day trips from Funchal that I personally did during my time in Madeira.

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Sao Martinho Madeira lido end of Funchal

A Huge Guide To São Martinho Madeira | Funchal’s Hotel/Lido District

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When people talk about Funchal, Madeira, it’s often referred to in two different ‘districts’. The Old Town, is the main central area of Funchal. This is where the majority of shops and restaurants are, the cable car station, and a lot of the bus lines all connect here. The other side is the ‘hotel zone’ or the ‘Lido end’. This is actually the parish of Sao Martinho and covers the area from approximately the cruise port all the way to Praia Formosa. Here you’ll find most of the large hotel complexes. 

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