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title: Levada da Referta - Castelejo
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/levada-da-referta-castelejo/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 of 18 (Levada Walks & Hiking)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-04
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/levada-da-referta-castelejo/
---

# Levada da Referta - Castelejo

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 105 pickup points
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €19: ages 5 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 105 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeira Free Spirit walks
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.98 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 48.

- 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 (2019-11-02 to 2026-03-20); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

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

## Schedule

- Runs: Thu, Sun
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 105

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Levada Walks & Hiking

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 18** | €35 | 2h | 4.98 (48) | shared |
| [Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group](/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-guided-hike-pr1-pico-do-areeiro-pico-ruivo-small-group/?format=md) | €100 | 6h | 4.97 (151) | shared |
| [Rabaçal - 25 Fonts](/portugal/madeira/tours/raba-al-25-fonts/?format=md) | €45 | 4h 30m | 4.94 (186) | shared |
| [Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours](/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (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.

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