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Rabaçal Valley Nature Walk: Explore Waterfalls, Levadas and a Lush Lagoon
Embark on a thrilling 4.5-hour nature walk in Rabaçal Valley, discovering enchanting waterfalls, picturesque levadas, and a lush lagoon. Encounter endemic species and traverse a scenic tunnel.
Embark on a thrilling 4.5-hour nature walk in Rabaçal Valley, discovering enchanting waterfalls, picturesque levadas, and a lush lagoon. Encounter endemic species and traverse a scenic tunnel.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Rabaçal - About 4 hours and 30 minutes along the Levada do Rabaçal
During the course an explanation will be given about the levada and all its history and identification of the species of fauna and flora found during the course.
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Rabaçal - About 4 hours and 30 minutes along the Levada do Rabaçal
During the course an explanation will be given about the levada and all its history and identification of the species of fauna and flora found during the course.
What's Included
- Climate-controlled vehicle for comfort
- All applicable fees and taxes included
- Climate-controlled vehicle for comfort
- All applicable fees and taxes included
Additional Information
Beginning at Paúl da Serra, this 4 hour and 30 minute journey descends right into the Rabaçal valley leading us to the first levada all the way up to the Risco waterfall. We continue our descent to discover the second levada of the 25 fountains. This offers an unmatched view of the Rabaçal valley filled with endemic fauna and flora species. Our journey…
Beginning at Paúl da Serra, this 4 hour and 30 minute journey descends right into the Rabaçal valley leading us to the first levada all the way up to the Risco waterfall. We continue our descent to discover the second levada of the 25 fountains. This offers an unmatched view of the Rabaçal valley filled with endemic fauna and flora species. Our journey endpoints at the 25 fountains lagoon. On our return, we traverse an approximately 800-meter tunnel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Neveoc
Apr 21, 2025
Must see - Great walk with beautiful waterfalls
Not too difficult. Guide was excellent
Got rather busy later on. Definitely an experience that’s a must in Maderia
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Deannami5876yf
Apr 16, 2025
A wonderful trip - The hike was excellent, as a first time solo traveler I was a little nervous but everything was easy and I felt at ease with our lovely guide Maria. She provided insight into the history of the levadas, local wildlife, and was more than happy to answer questions. We had time to explore areas on our own and it was nice to get chatting to some of the others in the group. Overall it was a wonderful day and I would highly recommend to other solo travelers or people looking to explore Madeira for the first time.
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Aanner
Apr 7, 2025
Waterfalls in abundance, impressive levadas - Despite some rain we had a wonderful day with excellent & knowledgeable guide Maria from whom we learned so much about the history of the levadas, & about Madeira’s plants & birds. Definitely a good idea to bring waterproofs, & a walking pole was helpful on some of the downward steps.
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277mikem277
Mar 22, 2025
Very well organised walk - Very well organised day with a very safe driver Antonio . Maria was charming and knew her stuff inside out , it was a nice group of 9 to be with . Parts of the walk were a little bit crowded but it is a very popular route , we used this company before and would highly recommend them .
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Steve
Mar 10, 2025
First Class Operation - We did two walks using Madeira Free Spirit Walks - Ribeiro Frio to Portela and Rabacal to 25 Fountains. Unfortunately, the weather curtailed the Ribeiro walk, however our guide, Suzanna, re-routed us to a lower level to escape the clouds and the rain. This enabled us to fully enjoy a levada which ran further down the valley and through a number of farms and small villages. The Rabacal walk, was stunning and in perfect sunshine. Suzanna was the guide again and she kept us fully informed on the local history, plants and fauna. She also had a good sense of humour and could mimic a number of birds and animals to good effect. A great choice.
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Montythehamster
Mar 4, 2025
WET! Great guide, terrible weather. Take spare dry shoes if bad weather as you will be wading. - Prepare to get wet if it’s bad weather.
We started the walk with hailstones and 4degree temperature even though the weather in Funchal was sunny.
Alvaro our guide was fun and informative, with a quick stop at a cafe and shop on the way for coffee and any food needed for lunch, also a stop after for coffee and Poncha.
The walk itself was unfortunately very wet with us having to wade through a tunnel shin deep in water. Even expensive waterproofs and boots weren’t enough to keep the feet dry.
Would be a great walk with Alvaro on a nice day but felt a bit rushed as we were all cold and wet and the views were shrouded in mist.
Obviously the weather was out of their control and would recommend the company.
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Daveuk776
Feb 21, 2025
Rabacal 25 walk - This is the second time we have been on a levada walking tour with Madeira Free Spirit Walks - both have been fantastic.
Pick up was prompt and conveniently right outside our hotel door.
During the walk, Maria shared many interesting facts about fauna and flora in the levada and their history too. The scenery was stunning and certainly a highlight of our stay.
Thank you Maria and also to our lovely driver for helping us make a wonderful holiday memory, you made a great team - I’m sure we will be back.
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Martin
Nov 21, 2024
Great trip and excellent guide. - Excellent day trip with Maria. Learnt a lot about the area, the trees and flowers. Walk was lovely and not rushed. Small group of 8 and arrived ahead of the crowds. Great trip to do and great driver George.
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Sandrahs5431pk
Nov 2, 2024
Fantastic trip - great way to experience the Lavadas - Fantastic trip with a great guide - learnt so much about everything Madeiran! He really looked after us end to end. Lovely way to experience the Lavadas. I’m not great with heights so was a little nervous, but coped with this no problem. Morning and afternoon comfort break worked well too. Will definitely book with this company/ guide again - thank you!
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Thomassg6312af
Oct 28, 2024
Very nice hike - Very nice tour, with many waterfalls, up stairs, one of the most popular tours, so there was also quite a lot going on on the trails. Still highly recommended. And we had a lot of fun with our friendly and sympathetic tour guide.
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