This is a walk unlike any other. Many of our guest tell us it is the walk they have enjoyed the most in Madeira. Deep in the valley of western plateau, you will marvel at the rock pools, that over millions of years have been carved out by the waters as they rush towards the sea, forming magnificient waterfalls and cascades. In summertime bring your costume and enjoy a cool crisp swim in these crystal clear and invigorating mountain waters. You will experience a diversity of walking terrain from the flatness of the levadas to the gradients of the mountains tracks, as we make our way up the valley. From forest trekking, along unmarked roots, to scrambling up to the oldest levada in the west of the island. An unforgettable experience.

Your trail starts at Levada do Alecrim in the area of Rabaçal. From there you'll follow the course of the levada until you reach a detour in the path which will take you to Lagoa do Vento. You'll turn left on the path at which point you will begin to descend. From there the path radically changes as you begin walking directly through the heart of nature. The floor is sometimes irregular and can be slippery, so caution is advised. Enjoy the panoramic views from the several viewpoints you encounter along the trail, continuing until you reach the magnificent lagoon, Lagoa do Vento. The immensity, serenity, and beauty of this lagoon combine to make this an inspiring location. At the conclusion of your experience, you'll return back to the hike's starting point from where you will be returned to either your accommodation or the port.