Boa Morte walking and hiking route
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Walk Instructions
This is a classic walk along a favourite part of the
‘Levada do Norte’ (see walk nº. 2). It passes some
of the vineyards of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos,
centre of Madeira’s most favoured wine growing
area. There are several sections where the route
might be unacceptable to those prone to vertigo or
dizzy spells. One section occurs in the first half-mile
and is an early indicator to avoid the problem is
available. Unless a long out and back walk is desired,
this route assumes that you will return to the HPB
either by bus or by taxi, as in the case of walk no.
4. Estreito itself is a substantial village up the hill
behind Càmara de Lobos and has some shops, bars,
restaurants, buses and taxis.
1. Cross a minor road, pass above a football ground,
then a large water tank. Prominent in the seaward view
is the sharp hill Pico Alto. Cross a concrete roadway, soon
heading into the valley. Ribeira do Campanario. The
alternation of wooded and open sections enhances a
very pleasant stroll, with vines, sugar cane, apple trees, a
eucalyptus grove and the ubiquitous agapanthus. Cross
an earth track, bearing right then a guarded section above
a minor road, before reaching the head of the valley,
where the levada crosses the stream on a concrete bridge.
However, in 2006, considerable new works were in progress
in conjunction with a hydro-electric installation, including
consequent landscaping and a possible picnic area.
2. Unless the walk is being combined with walk no. 2 return
to Boa Morte by the same route
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Disclaimer: This route was correct at time of writing. However, alterations can happen if development or boundary changes occur, and there is no guarantee of permanent access. These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that neither HPB Management Limited nor any other person connected with Holiday Property Bond is responsible for the safety or wellbeing of those following the routes as described. It is walkers' own responsibility to be adequately prepared and equipped for the level of walk and the weather conditions and to assess the safety and accessibility of the walk.
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