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PR 10

Levada do Furado

Ribeiro Frio - Portela. Highlights: Ribeiro Frio, Portela, Laurissilva.

levada / waterfallsLaurissilva forest
Distance
11 km
Time
about 4 h 35 min
Difficulty
Hard
Fee
from 4,50 EUR

Decision for today

Good to go

Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

  • Official status: open.
  • Pogoda: Pogoda dobra.

Access and parking

Ribeiro Frio albo Portela

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

A one-way trail. If you hike the whole route, plan transport between Ribeiro Frio and Portela.

Bus / transfer

Look for connections to Ribeiro Frio and Portela; the trail lies along popular tourist roads.

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Ribeiro Frio, Portela.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Ribeiro Frio. End: Portela.

Access plan

By car

Ribeiro Frio albo Portela. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Ribeiro Frio, Portela.

Return

This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.

Transport information is planning guidance. Confirm schedules, parking and access in official sources before you go.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

For a one-way trail, sort out your return before you start.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 10

Orientation point

Ribeiro Frio - Portela · start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Parking / access

Ribeiro Frio or Portela

A one-way trail. If you hike the whole route, plan transport between Ribeiro Frio and Portela.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

11 km · about 4 h 35 min · Hard

Conditions

Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

Checklists and timing

Before you go

  • Check the current IFCN notice for this trail.
  • Save the start point and route offline.
  • Book and check the fee in SIMplifica.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.
  • Check mud, landslide, tunnel and levada overflow risks.
  • Plan time reserve to turn back if conditions change.
  • Take extra water, food and a rain layer.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

A longer trail requires more supplies.

Headlamp / flashlight

The levada or route description suggests tunnels or darker passages.

Shoes with good grip

Wet stones, levadas and forest sections can be slippery.

Power bank

A longer day outside increases battery use for maps and photos.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 4 h 35 min. Latest reasonable start: 15:41 (60 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:13.

Difficulty

official

Shown as official or consistent with the source label.

Map point

start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Access

guidance

Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 16/07/2026, 21:13. Refresh about every 1h.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.

How long does the hike take?

Roughly 4 h 35 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs 4,50 € for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.

Do I need to book or pay?

This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.

Where do I park and how do I get there?

Ribeiro Frio albo Portela. Look for connections to Ribeiro Frio and Portela; the trail lies along popular tourist roads.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

not advised with dog. Conditions, exposure or difficulty make another dog-friendly trail a better choice.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Trail for hikers with better fitness and spare time.

demandinglevada

With dog

not advised with dog

Conditions, exposure or difficulty make another dog-friendly trail a better choice.

Risks

  • After heavy rain, check landslide, overflow and tunnel/levada closure risks.
  • Leave a larger time buffer and do not start late in the day.