Levada do Curral de Castelege

Levada do Curral de Castelege is a Levada on the island of Madeira, it connects Curral das Freiras to Funchal and goes past an abandoned village called Fajã do Poio, this Levada is the only access to the village.

The Levada was made to carry water from Curral das Freiras to irregate the land in Santo António (Funchal), Santa Quitéria, Funchal and São Martinho (Funchal)

It is around 10 km long and takes 4 to 5 hours to walk. It is almost as dangerous as beautiful.

Levadas of Madeira

Madeira Island	Levada das 25 Fontes Levada do Caldeirão Verde Levada do Caniçal Levada do Curral de Castelege Levada do Galhano Levada do Norte Levada do Risco Levada da Serra do Faial Levada dos Tornos

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