Levada da Azenha
Levada da Azenha (Azenha – Caminho Velho do Castelo)
Trail Facts
- Distance
- 1,3 km
- Elevation Range
- 265 m – 321 m(DEM approximate)
- Route Points
- Azenha – Caminho Velho do Castelo
- Managing Entity
- Junta de Freguesia do Caniço
Trailhead Weather & Conditions
Altitude: 450 m · Elevation-adjusted live forecast
Crisp visibility (~31.9 km). Great conditions for panoramic vistas.
Calm or light wind conditions favorable for hiking.
Recommended Hiking Window Today
09:00 – 12:00
Lowest rain chance (0%) and manageable gusts (~15 km/h).
Hourly Trail Conditions
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Overview
Levada da Azenha (PR 23) is a classified walking route on the island of Madeira, officially listed by IFCN and managed by Junta de Freguesia do Caniço. The official route list gives its length as 1,3 km and its main stops as Azenha - Caminho Velho do Castelo. By name it is a levada (a traditional irrigation channel with a walkable path alongside). No official walking time or difficulty rating is published for this route, so none is shown here.
What to Expect
Mapped route data (OpenStreetMap, heights from a digital elevation model) puts the path between roughly 265 m and 321 m above sea level - treat this as approximate.
Booking & Fees
This trail is managed by Junta de Freguesia do Caniço, not IFCN. According to the IFCN fee FAQ the SIMplifica booking and fee regime covers only IFCN-managed trails, so no booking or fee is expected - check on site signage for any local rules.
Safety & Advice
Official advice (Visit Madeira / IFCN): check the current state of the trail before you leave; tell someone your route and expected return time; confirm the walking time so you finish before nightfall; carry extra food and water, suitable clothing and shoes, and a mobile phone if possible; in heavy rain or strong wind do not continue and turn back by the same route; do not take risks. Follow the walking code: no fires, no litter, do not pick plants or disturb animals, keep to the signs.
Trail Route & Mapping
View full route geometry and trail details
Data: (c) OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Levada da Azenha open?
The status is shown live at the top of this page and comes from the IFCN official table (last official update checked: 2 Oct 2026). Always re-check before you go.
How long is it and how long does it take?
IFCN lists 1,3 km. No official walking time is published.
Do I need to book?
This trail is managed by Junta de Freguesia do Caniço, not IFCN. According to the IFCN fee FAQ the SIMplifica booking and fee regime covers only IFCN-managed trails, so no booking or fee is expected - check on site signage for any local rules.
How much does it cost?
No fee is expected for this trail (managed outside the IFCN regime) - not explicitly confirmed, see notes.
Data: IFCN, Visit Madeira, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevations approximate
