4 hour(s)
English
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Explore Madeira’s PR8 trail in the Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Risco Waterfall, a dramatic cliff-side cascade
Discover the serene 25 Fontes Lagoon, fed by over 25 natural springs
Convenient transfers from Funchal, Garajau, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol
€ 42.31
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Madeira’s lush Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that feels like stepping into another world. This subtropical paradise, rich in biodiversity, offers a peaceful escape surrounded by vibrant greenery, moss-covered trees, and the soothing sounds of flowing water. As you hike along the PR8 trail, every step reveals the island’s natural magic—where mist drifts through the trees and rare species of plants and birds thrive in perfect harmony with nature.
Your adventure takes you to two of Madeira’s most breathtaking natural wonders: the majestic Risco Waterfall, cascading dramatically down a towering cliff, and the enchanting 25 Fontes Lagoon, where over 25 natural springs converge to form a tranquil pool. Enjoy a seamless experience with convenient transfers from Funchal, Garajau, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol, or Calheta directly to the Rabaçal parking area. Whether you prefer an early morning start to embrace the fresh mountain air or a leisurely late-morning hike, your driver will provide clear instructions, drop you off at the trailhead, and be waiting to greet you at the end of your journey.
Round-trip transfer from Funchal, Garajau, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol, or Calheta
Drop-off and pick-up at Rabaçal parking area
Instructions and guidance from your driver
Self-guided hike along PR6
Flexible choice of departure: early morning or late morning
Government & Touristic entry fee
Gratuities
Comfortable hiking shoes or boots
Weather-appropriate clothing
Waterproof jacket or rain gear
Hat and sunglasses for sun protection
Water and snacks
Keep personal essentials
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 12 years old or under 1.35 m are not allowed
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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.
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.
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.
Nice walk although personally I found it a bit too crowded, even when it was October and outside of the regular holidays. Still, the walk is beautiful at times and not scary since those places have well maintained fences. We went just after lunch, it seemed after that things got more crowded. I'd recommend to start with 25 Fontes and then switch to the Risco path on the way back (small detour). 3 stars since it's quite touristy.
Absolutely stunning hike ending in a beautiful waterfall. Definitely recommend getting there early as the trails get busy very quickly. There's a wonderful cafe Rabacal that's worth at stop off when you return back to the car park.
