Queimadas is the gateway to one of Madeira's most famous hikes: the PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde. It's a magical place featuring traditional straw-thatched stone houses (casas de colmo) surrounded by a lush Laurisilva forest.
Getting there and back
Which route
Where to board
Boarding reference: Funchal. Select a journey that names Santana; check the route page for the correct direction and any branch notes. The town name alone does not identify a boarding bay.
From the stop
Santana → Queimadas — PR9. The bus reaches the named town only. Arrange a taxi or tour transfer to the destination and a pickup back to the bus stop; do not treat the remaining road as a verified walking connection.
The way back
Agree the pickup location and return transport before starting. Leave room for the road transfer before your chosen bus; a through ticket or guaranteed connection is not established. Choose the last usable return on the route page before leaving. Use its dated timetable where available, otherwise its linked SIGA sheet. Match the day, direction and stop; a departure from the terminus is not a departure from your stop.
Good to know
- Agree the pickup location and return transport before starting. Leave room for the road transfer before your chosen bus; a through ticket or guaranteed connection is not established.
- The bus sources name stops, but do not establish a step-free walking route or the entrance location. Check the final approach and the return boarding point before leaving the bus.
Highlights
Casa das Queimadas: This traditional thatched house serves as a visitor center and café. It's one of the most photographed buildings on the island.
Levada PR9: The trail starts right at the park. It's an 11.8km return path (3-4 hours) leading to a stunning 100m waterfall. Note: The trail includes several tunnels, so a torch is essential.
