L-NOVAPARGO (Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)) is a 9.5 km, medium, community route. Whether it is worth hiking right now depends on live conditions and today's official status, re-checked every 20 minutes in the live app.
Madeira
A coastal forecast will not tell you what it is doing at 681m up here. That is what the live score is for.
Go or wait today?
At 681m, Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) makes its own weather. A coastal forecast will not tell you what today looks like up here. The pass reads the live conditions on the trail and gives you one honest answer, re-checked every 20 minutes.
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ⓘ Source & safety
Track and waypoints from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Planning aid, not a safety guarantee. Check the official trail status and conditions before you go.About Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)
A long loop out on Madeira's western tip, following the Levada Nova da Calheta where it runs through Ponta do Pargo and returning on village lanes. Be aware before you go that close to half of this route is asphalt and residential lane rather than levada path: it is a walk through a working landscape, not a mountain trail, and the levada sections are the reason to do it. This is the Calheta Levada Nova, distinct from the Ponta do Sol, Tábua and Santa Cruz levadas of the same name.
Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) (L-NOVAPARGO) is a loop route of about 9.5 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
Along the way you'll find a levada water-channel path, panoramic viewpoints and coastal cliffs and ocean views.
The path passes cultural heritage nearby, including Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte.
The path runs between roughly 390 m and 681 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) is officially graded medium by IFCN, based on 9.5 km, 530 m of ascent and some exposed sections.
How long it takes
Allow about 3h 15m.
The app's live 0-100 score also flags the latest safe start time for the day. See it in the app.
Getting there and back
Starts at Ponta do Pargo (loop start). Ends at Loop back to Ponta do Pargo. No car park is mapped at the start, so plan to leave the car on the road nearby. None (loop)
What to bring
Grippy shoes; roughly half the route is on asphalt, so comfort matters more than grip
Best time to walk it
Year-round
Coastal walks are often at their best in soft late-afternoon light.
A live 0-100 score picks the best 30-minute window for the day. See today's window in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Is Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo), the safe-start window, how busy it is and the official IFCN status, then gives one honest go-or-wait score from 0 to 100, re-checked every 20 minutes. It is decision-support, not a safety clearance: an official IFCN closure always overrides the score, no matter how good the weather looks.
How long is Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)?
Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) is about 9.5 km (loop).
How difficult is Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)?
Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) is officially graded medium by IFCN.
How long does Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) take to walk?
Allow about 3h 15m.
Can I download a GPX track for Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)?
Yes. Tap Download GPX on this page: the first download on any device asks for an email so we can also send the free trail pack, then every later trail downloads instantly.
Is Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) free to walk?
Yes. Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) needs no reservation and has no fee. Only the regulated official PR trails require a paid SIMplifica booking; this one you simply walk.
Where does Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) start and finish?
Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) starts at Ponta do Pargo (loop start) and finishes at Loop back to Ponta do Pargo.
What will I see on Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)?
Highlights include a levada water-channel path, panoramic viewpoints and coastal cliffs and ocean views.
When is the best time to hike Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)?
Year-round
How do I check live conditions for Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo)?
Levadas scores Levada Nova da Calheta (troço de Ponta do Pargo) from 0 to 100 using live weather, official status and crowd signals, refreshed every 20 minutes. Open the trail in the app to see the live score and the best time to go today.