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Levada da Referta - Castelejo

5.0 · 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Madeira Free Spirit walks Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30 · Hotel pickup from 105 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow Levada da Referta through Porto da Cruz's crop plantations for a look at the village's cultivated fields and local farming.

An air-conditioned vehicle and the forest fee are included; the levada section is explored on foot. 4.98 from 48 reviews at €35 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #5 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €35 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Price includes the extra forest fee for classified walking routes (PR)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Children from €19 (ages 5 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    48 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 48 of 48

    Star breakdown of all 48 ratings

    5 stars
    47 · 98%
    4 stars
    1 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise informative guides and a gentle pace; muddy patches and steep drops still require care

    Praised

    • Guides explain local plants, wildlife and farming with humour
    • A gentle, mostly level introduction to levada walking
    • Views across green valleys and terraced farmland
    • Guides give safety advice and help on sections needing extra care
    • Cafe stops with local cake and drinks round off the walk

    Complaints

    • Muddy patches after rain make careful footing necessary
    • Steep drops on parts of the route demand attention to each step

    Written by Guidekin from the 38 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2 November 2019 to 20 March 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Departure
    08:30 on Thu, Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup from 105 pickup points (105 pickup points listed by the operator, 104 of them hotels)
    Operator
    Madeira Free Spirit walks; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Taking place in the small village of Porto da Cruz you can admire various crop plantation and study the locals way of living. The fields and their unique shapes make you wonder at how the agriculture is cleverly done.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK

    Good to know

    • Children from €19 ages 5 to 12

    The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Levada Walks & Hiking

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #5 of 18€352h4.98 (48)shared
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    Rabaçal - 25 Fonts€454h 30m4.94 (186)shared
    Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours€385 per group6h5.0 (72)private

    Ranked #5 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €100, median €48; typical length 6h. 2 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 18 Levada Walks & Hiking

    From €35 per adult