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Levada do Rabaçal – Risco – 25 Fontes

Levada do Rabaçal – Risco – 25 Fontes

4.2(5 reviews)
8 hour(s)
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Funchal, Portugal

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Beautiful green valley of Rabacal

Two iconic waterfalls and peaceful natural pools

Native plants of the Laurissilva Forest

Scenic levada paths through untouched nature

Rabacal Valley Levada Walk Reveals Madeira’s Waterfalls and Laurissilva Forest


A guided hiking experience across Madeira’s central highlands is offering visitors an immersive journey from the windswept plateau of Paul da Serra into the lush and dramatic landscapes of the Rabacal valley. The route highlights the island’s ecological richness, combining mountain scenery, ancient forest, and cascading waterfalls.


The trail begins with a gradual descent into the green expanses of Rabaçal, where dense vegetation and cool mountain air create a striking contrast to the open plateau above. From there, walkers follow traditional levada irrigation channels that guide them deeper into the valley’s protected natural environment.


One of the key highlights is a waterfall viewpoint where water plunges down sheer cliffs into the valley below, offering a dramatic natural balcony for visitors to pause and take in the surroundings. The route then continues toward a second, more secluded waterfall, surrounded by moss-covered rock walls, ferns, and natural pools formed by mountain springs.


Throughout the journey, hikers pass through sections of the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest, home to endemic plant species such as laurel, heather, and berry shrubs. Birdlife can often be seen among the canopy, adding to the sense of untouched wilderness. The hike concludes with either a return along the levada or passage through a tunnel route, completing a scenic and atmospheric exploration of Madeira’s highland landscapes.

What's Included
  • Guided hiking experience
  • Support and orientation from a knowledgeable guide
  • Transportation to and from the trail when part of the service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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Vi P.Google
November 09, 2025

Nice hike, not long and relatively easy. Must see! A few tips: * Beware that path back is mostly upstrairs. * Be careful of the tree branches so you don’t hit your head, many peoply were hitted when go upstrairs. * Start earlier to avoid crowd * Pay 3 eur state fee for the path to get your QR pass.

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Isabel I.Google
November 02, 2025

It is of course beautiful. However, there are truly a lot of people on this track and it’s quite steep. So if you have difficulty going on uneven ground, this might not be the idea hike for you. Also, you must be able to go up at least a kilometer of stairs.

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Rianne v.Google
October 30, 2025

Two key tips: 1️⃣ Check the mountain weather forecast / webcam before going up. 2️⃣ Get there early (around 8am). Both the track and the parking get insanely busy. ✨️ Bonus points: If you're up early anyway, squeeze in sunrise from the Pico Ruivo do Paul. It is stunning and just 5 min down the road. The hike 🚶‍♀️ : Pretty walk that starts on the asphalt. There's a minibus service to and from the halfway point (€5), where you'll also find the café and bathrooms. After that the walk continues next to a levada. It's out and back with quite some steps, but super easy to navigate. Be aware that the way in is downhill... soooo you need to go up to get back out. Worth it for the gorgeous waterfalls, views and forest.

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Discover the wonders of Funchal, Portugal with this unforgettable experience. This journey begins on the high plateau of Paul da Serra, where the landscape opens into wide stretches of greenery and rolling mountains. The trail gently descends into the lush Rabacal valley, a place known for its rich vegetation and peaceful atmosphere. As you walk through this serene setting, shades of green surround you from every direction, creating one of the most beautiful natural scenes on the island. The path leads toward the forest shelter of Rabacal and then continues along a tranquil irrigation channel that guides you to a tall and striking waterfall. Here, a natural balcony offers a perfect place to pause and appreciate the cliff face draped in water as it drops into the valley below. The views are impressive and provide a wonderful glimpse into the raw beauty of the Madeira highlands. Highlights of your tour include: Beautiful green valley of RabacalTwo iconic waterfalls and peaceful natural poolsNative plants of the Laurissilva ForestScenic levada paths through untouched nature. This journey begins on the high plateau of Paul da Serra, where the landscape opens into wide stretches of greenery and rolling mountains. The trail gently descends into the lush Rabacal valley, a place known for its rich vegetation and peaceful atmosphere. As you walk through this serene setting, s. This tour includes: Guided hiking experienceSupport and orientation from a knowledgeable guideTransportation to and from the trail when part of the service. This journey begins on the high plateau of Paul da Serra, where the landscape opens into wide stretches of greenery and...