Levada walk in Madeira: Rabaçal - 25 Fontes
From the Paúl da Serra plateau, at an altitude of almost 1290 m, where the infinite blue of the sky and the greenery of the vegetation that lines the largest Madeira Valley, "Ribeira da Janela", seem to blend into the ocean in the distance. A hike that takes us to the heart of the original "Laurisilva" forest protected by UNESCO.
We move along a levada, in the abundance of vegetation, mainly composed of laurels and heather millennia, which is home to a variety of wildlife, to reach the small lagoon 25 fountains. Have you seen the wren? The smallest bird of Madeira ...
Hiking 25 fountains…
Distance: 9,2km
Difficulty: easy / medium
3 hours of walking
Altitude max: 1290 mts
Minimum altitude: 900 mts
Days: Tuesday
Adults> 12 years old: 39€
Children 23€
Essential equipment: walking shoes, a waterproof windbreaker, a cap and sunscreen, a flashlight.