Property Overview: Staying at our luxury hillside coastal villa ‘A Vigia’ (The Lookout) overlooking the village of Calheta which boasts the only golden sand beach in Madeira plus its new marina. Full Description:
An ideally situated house to rent for those wanting a walking holiday exploring Madeira’s beautiful levadas.
The levadas are a vast network of irrigation channels some dating back to the early 15th century settlers in Madeira. They have been laboriously cut into the rock, skirting along mountain ridges and descending slopes to supply generations of inhabitants with water. Without them Madeira would be not be the fertile, verdant island we see today.
Alongside each levada is a footpath which follows the contours of the land – so some are very narrow allowing only single file whilst others are wide enough to allow groups of walkers to walk several abreast. The scenery when walking the levadas is very varied from densely wooded areas, banana plantations, hillsides covered with heather and steep valleys with stunning sea views. Levada walking is the best way to see the real, unspoilt beauty of Madeira with its breathtaking landscapes and abundant flora.
Nearby Attractions: Activities in the area sea kayaking, mountain biking, levada trekking, boat trips and snorkelling, and sight-seeing. Contact owner:
