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PR 23

Levada da Azenha

Azenha - Caminho Velho do Castelo. Highlights: Azenha, Caminho Velho do Castelo, Santa Cruz.

levada / waterfalls
Distance
do sprawdzenia
Time
no data
Difficulty
Unknown (est.)
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.
  • Weather: Good weather.

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Access and parking

Azenha / Caminho Velho do Castelo

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Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

A less popular trail with limited public logistics information. Check the starting point on the map and in IFCN.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.68900, -16.79800

Enter them into an offline map or the car's navigation before you set off: on mountain roads the signal can drop out for long stretches.

Bus / transfer

First check the nearest town in SIGA, then confirm the walk to the actual trailhead.

Search in SIGA: Azenha, Caminho Velho do Castelo, Ponta do Sol.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Azenha. End: Caminho Velho do Castelo.

Access plan

By car

Azenha / Caminho Velho do Castelo. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Azenha, Caminho Velho do Castelo, Ponta do Sol.

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

Logistics tip. Confirm current departures, access restrictions and parking with SIGA or locally before heading out.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 23

Orientation point

Levada da Azenha / Santa Cruz · area

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

Parking / access

Azenha / Caminho Velho do Castelo

A less popular trail with limited public logistics information. Check the starting point on the map and in IFCN.

Elevation profile

270-303 m

Total ascent: 16 mTotal descent: 37 m
StartFinish

Indicative values: elevations read from a terrain model along the GPS track, not measured on the path. On rock ledges and near tunnels the model can show the slope above the trail.

EU-DEM 25 m · OpenStreetMap (ODbL)

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

do sprawdzenia · no data · Unknown (est.)

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.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

Even shorter trails can take longer due to weather and stops.

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.

Daylight

Estimated time: no data. No automatic start time without sunset data.

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:21.

Difficulty

unknown

Do not treat this as an official fact. It is planning guidance.

Map point

area

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

Access

check

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

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:21. Refresh about every 1h.

Races in this area

Competitions are scheduled nearby on these dates. Expect closed access roads, full car parks or traffic on the trail itself.

  • 100 Milhas – Historic Rally

    10/10/26 · car rally

    machico

Dates from the regional events calendar; confirm with the organiser before you travel.

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?

We do not have a reliable time estimate for this trail. Check the length and profile in official sources.

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?

Azenha / Caminho Velho do Castelo. First check the nearest town in SIGA, then confirm the walk to the actual trailhead.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

check dog rules. No official per-trail dog information. Check rules and assess whether the passage is safe with a dog.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Levada trail, good for people who like water, forest and tunnels.

levada

With dog

check dog rules

No official per-trail dog information. Check rules and assess whether the passage is safe with a dog.

Risks

  • After heavy rain, check landslide, overflow and tunnel/levada closure risks.