Levada dos Cedros

Levada dos Cedros is one of the many typical irrigation canals in Madeira, originating in the outcrops of Lombo do Cedro, at around 1000 meters above sea level, on the eastern slope of Ribeira da Janela. Along the canal, it is possible to observe indigenous vegetation such as leaf litter, grapevines and uveiras-da-serra. It is one of the oldest levadas on the island, built in the 17th century and, like its counterparts, it is used to collect water and convey it to areas for agricultural and domestic use. It is included in the Laurissilva World Heritage classification and is part of the European Network of Sites of Community Importance, the Natura 2000 network.