Madeira Levada Walk - Rabacal Lakes and Fountains
Funchal, Portugal
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Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 7 hours
The levada walk will allow hikers to enjoy the evergreen and luxuriant Rabacal valley situated within the natural park of Madeira, in the North West of the island and discover the concealed treasures of the indigenous Laurisilva forest with its abundance of mosses, lichens and ferns. As you stroll along the levada to Risco and the 25 fountains, the cascading waterfalls will seem to be singing fountains and the tiny translucent lakes will enchant you.
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The levada walk will allow hikers to enjoy the evergreen and luxuriant Rabacal valley situated within the natural park of Madeira, in the North West of the island and discover the concealed treasures of the indigenous Laurisilva forest with its abundance of mosses, lichens and ferns. As you stroll along the levada to Risco and the 25 fountains, the cascading waterfalls will seem to be singing fountains and the tiny translucent lakes will enchant you.After pick-up form your hotel in Funchal or prearanged location, our experienced driver and mountain guide will transport you to the start of the walk, stopping on the way for a short break and commentary on route. The early pick-up not only avoids traffic, but also allows a "first on the walk" of this popular levada walk.
The walk itself is about 4 hours and will take you through great Laurisilva forest, moses lichens and tree ferns. The small lake where the fountains trickle into and the birds singing also make for a great audio experience on what is otherwise outstanding calm. Our driver will be at the end of the levada walk to collect you and our guide to take you back to your accommodation. Optional picnic available to order.
Please bring adequate walking shoes, sun cream, sun hat and a jacket/jumper as weather conditions varies in Madeira´s micro-climate and can change quickly.
The walk itself is about 4 hours and will take you through great Laurisilva forest, moses lichens and tree ferns. The small lake where the fountains trickle into and the birds singing also make for a great audio experience on what is otherwise outstanding calm. Our driver will be at the end of the levada walk to collect you and our guide to take you back to your accommodation. Optional picnic available to order.
Please bring adequate walking shoes, sun cream, sun hat and a jacket/jumper as weather conditions varies in Madeira´s micro-climate and can change quickly.
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