The Forestry Station of Rabaçal, near Paúl da Serra, is the starting point for the trail that gives access to the Risco Levada and the New Rabaçal Levada.
The walk along these two levadas is rated as moderate challenged and is about 11 km in length. First, we follow the Risco Levada to the waterfall of the same name, and then we drop to the 900 m elevation to follow the New Rabaçal Levada, which takes us to the pool at 25 Fontes, which gets its name from the many waterfalls there.
The path is lined with the indigenous and endemic flora of the island, especially the high-altitude vegetation, and there are indescribable views over this protected area. The return to the south coast of the island is through the Cavaleiro Tunnel (about 800 m long).
Prices:
Adult (+10yo)- €32.50
Child (6yo – 10yo) – €16.25
*** Pay a deposit now and the rest on the day of the tour “by cash”***
Highlights
The path is lined with the indigenous and endemic flora of the island
Included/Excluded
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Guide
Food & Drinks
Languages
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Activities Categories
Hiking & Levada Walking
Services
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Duration
Full Day (≥6h)
Type of Activity
Group
Activity's Location
Funchal, Portugal
FAQs
Booking Confirmation
Upon your booking, you will receive an email. You just need to show the email to the agent and pay "BY CASH" the rest.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
windbreaker
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Pickup Time
Funchal 08:10/45
Caniço 09:00/15
Important info
Please add the pick-up location on "Special Requirements" when fulfilling the reservation form.
Distance & Difficulty
Duration: 4 Hours
Distance: 11 km
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Melissa
30/01/2022
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Good budget tour
Excellent walking tour. The Levada is incredible and worth all the steps ! Guide was excellent. Well worth getting off the sun bed for a day.
Daan Schnur
27/01/2022
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Excellent hike
Excellent hike with Jorge, very polite and an expert in information. Drive very well and allow enough time to observe the sites of interest.
Good budget tour