Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

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Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley
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1769 reviews

Discover the beauty of the Rabaçal Valley on one of Madeira's famous levada walks, with pickup from Funchal. Explore the wonderful surroundings of lush forests and waterfalls with your guide.

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Duration 8 hours
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Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese
Pickup included
You will receive an email with details of your pickup time.
Private group available

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David – Sweden

A beautiful walk. Sergio, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. I could ask about plants, birds, history, whatever, and he seemed to know what he was talking about. You should know, though, that you'll be FAR from alone. You'll have to be patient in spots where you can only go in one direction at a time. You'll have some sketchy spots with stairs that are also single file. If you arrive around lunch time (as we did), you won't easily find a spot to sit for your picnic. The end of the walk takes you through water in a tunnel; you WILL have wet feet if you don't have proper hiking boots. Despite all of this, we loved the day and would certainly do it again!

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Catherine – United Kingdom

The walk was lovely but very busy. Not good if you want to escape the crowds. Great guide who was really knowledgeable about the walk, happy to take any questions and very friendly.

Highlights

  • Explore the Rabaçal Valley on a guided levada walking tour from Funchal
  • Admire the beautiful 25 natural spring cascades of the Levada das 25 Fontes
  • Keep a look out for a wide variety of Madeira's endemic flora and fauna
  • Enjoy the wonderful landscapes of forests, waterfalls, cliffs, and lagoons
  • Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off from Funchal and its surroundings

Full description

Explore the Rabaçal Valley on a guided walking tour from Funchal. Hike along the levada trail that descends from the plateau of Paul da Serra and admire the 25 natural spring cascades of the Levada das 25 Fontes.

Start with pickup from your hotel in Funchal and travel to the start of the trail. Join your guide and follow the routes of the "levada" irrigation system developed in the 16th century by Madeira's first settlers. Descend from the plateau of Paul da Serra to the waterfall of the Levada do Risco.

Continue towards the Levada das 25 Fontes, dominated by moorland at its highest point. Walk until you reach a small lagoon at the bottom of an enormous cliff, and marvel at the sight of 25 natural springs cascading into the lake.

Return along a different path, passing through a tunnel that carries water to the south of the island. Admire a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna along the route. Afterward, relax on the return journey to Funchal, with drop-off back at your accommodation.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People afraid of heights
  • People with vertigo
  • Visually impaired people
  • People with altitude sickness
  • People without experience
  • People with low level of fitness

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Food and drinks
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sports shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Littering
  • Open-toed shoes
  • Slippers
  • Bare feet
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1769 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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David – SwedenApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
A beautiful walk. Sergio, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. I could ask about plants, birds, history, whatever, and he seemed to know what he was talking about. You should know, though, that you'll be FAR from alone. You'll have to be patient in spots where you can only go in one direction at a time. You'll have some sketchy spots with stairs that are also single file. If you arrive around lunch time (as we did), you won't easily find a spot to sit for your picnic. The end of the walk takes you through water in a tunnel; you WILL have wet feet if you don't have proper hiking boots. Despite all of this, we loved the day and would certainly do it again!
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Catherine – United KingdomApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
The walk was lovely but very busy. Not good if you want to escape the crowds. Great guide who was really knowledgeable about the walk, happy to take any questions and very friendly.
S
Shantha Krishnan Kandasamy – GermanyApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Well organized trip. Guide Sarah provided extensive details about the flora and fauna and trail.

Product ID: 70136

Activity provider:Lido Tours

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