Trails
Levada do Poço do Bezerro
1.9 km
The place
The Levada do Poço do Bezerro is a short channel above Porto da Cruz, and it runs through the Parque Natural da Madeira.
It is part of the PR 10 loop from Ribeiro Frio, a route of about 6.9 kilometres and roughly two and a half hours that also takes in the Levada do Furado. The loop starts at the Ribeiro Frio trout farm. The loop climbs about 400 metres in total and is rated moderate, with sure-footed walking required.
Highlights
- The section covers 666 metres with about 120 metres of downhill.
- The full PR 10 loop from Ribeiro Frio covers about 6.9 kilometres and takes around two and a half hours.
- The Poço do Bezerro section begins about 3.2 kilometres into the loop.
- The loop is rated moderate, with a total climb of about 400 metres.
When to come
Choose a dry morning, since wet weather can make levada paths muddy.
Getting there
Drive to Ribeiro Frio and start the PR 10 loop at the trout farm.
Worth knowing
- Allow about two and a half hours for the full PR 10 loop of 6.9 kilometres.
- Expect about 400 metres of climbing on the loop, so set a steady pace.
- Wear sure-footed boots, since the loop is rated moderate and needs careful footing.
- Carry water and a warm layer for the climb.
- Keep to the path on the descent, since it drops about 120 metres.
- Parts of this path have been reported closed or damaged in recent years, so check its current state with IFCN (+351 291 145 590) before you set out.