Private Walking Levada dos Balcoes

This walk begins in Ribeiro Frio and has as destination the fabulous Balcões’ belvedere, after a short but grandeur walk between the typical greenery of Madeira’s forest.

From this belvedere it’s possible to contemplate the many peaks of Madeira Island, from which stands out the highest: Pico Ruivo (1861m) and Pico do Areeiro (1817m). Pico do Gato, Pico das Torres and the well-known Penhad’Águia also constitutes part of this breathtaking scenery.

This place it’s also ideal to bird watching, since there is a huge variety that nicely greets visitors of this belvedere. Between this nice little creatures stands out the Firecrest, the Chaffinch, the Grey Wagtails, Blackbirds, Robins, Buzzards or the very rare Madeira’s long-toed pigeon.

Resume:

Start/End: Ribeiro Frio

Altitude Mín/Máx: 865 m/880 m

Distance: 2.7 Km

Duration: 1 hours

Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
You are responsible for your all your clothing for the activities.
We have an optional Lunch available after the walk for a fee.
Children must be accompained by an adult.
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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate