Caldeirao Verde

The name of this levada walk says everything. Caldeirão Verde (green caldron). This Madeira Levada walk takes place at the highest area of Santana and starts in the natural tropical emerald green rain forest of Queimadas.

This levada is used for agricultural purposes, but it is also an important means of reaching the interior of the deep valley of the São Jorge brook on foot, offering the traveler a vertiginous and spectacular view of the mountainous terrain of the interior of the island and the opportunity to walk through tunnels carved by hand out of the rock.

The Caldeirao Verde Walk , you can Enjoying the picturesque views over villages through a winding levada and several short tunnels, we arrive at Caldeirão Verde. A majestic waterfall truly unforgettable.

Unforgettable walk in laurel forest.

• The name of this levada walk says everything. Caldeirão Verde (green caldron). This Madeira Levada walk takes place at the highest area of Santana and starts in the natural tropical emerald green rain forest of Queimadas. This levada is used for agricultural purposes, but it is also an important means of reaching the interior of the deep valley of the São Jorge brook on foot, offering the traveler a vertiginous and spectacular view of the mountainous terrain of the interior of the island and the opportunity to walk through tunnels carved by hand out of the rock. The Caldeirao Verde Walk , you can Enjoying the picturesque views over villages through a winding levada and several short tunnels, we arrive at Caldeirão Verde. A majestic waterfall truly unforgettable. Unforgettable walk in laurel forest.

Calderao verde Walk begins at the Queimadas Forestry Park and winds along the walkway of the levada of Caldeirão Verde  in the municipality of Santana.

Walking through the 4 tunnels on the route, Caldeirão Verde appears on the left of the levada and one has only to climb a few metres along the stream bed to reach it.

The Caldeirão Verde lake is formed by water that falls from the bed of the Caldeirão Verde stream bed from a height of approximately 100m.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers