Availability - Wednesdays, Saturday and Sundays (Full Day)
Price per person - 40,00 €
Description
The hiking Rabaçal 25 Fontes is very beautiful for its diversity of plants that we can see, also the famous Levadas of the Madeira Island.
The origin of the name 25 Fontes is due to the fact that 25 springs can be counted on arrival at the lagoon at the end of the Levada. This levada is one of the most famous of the whole island, because the landscapes and unforgettable sensations will stay in the thoughts of those who do this levada. Starting from Rabaçal, you will find an immense variety of species of flora and fauna madeirenses.
The Rabaçal 25 Fontes walk starts in the Rabaçal, a walk through the middle of the Laurissilva forest, through the irrigation canals that reach the lagoon from the 25 Fontes, it is the most beautiful point of the whole walk, with a large waterfall falling into a small lagoon.
This Levada has a small passage from the north coast to the south coast, with a very interesting history due to its origin and the way it was built.
It is one of the most famous of all the island because of the unforgettable landscapes and sensations along the whole walk.
Walk Details:
- The walk is approx 4 hours
- Distance – 12 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Bring for walking Confortable clothing, and comfortable hiking boots or shoes
Walk Includes:
- Free pick up / drop off at hotel (Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico and Funchal cruise ships port)
- Insurance (required by Portuguese law)
- Transport
- Official Mountain Guide
- Local Guide
Guide Language – English, Spanish, Portuguese