Rabaçal Valley Walking Tour
Activities

Rabaçal Valley Walking Tour

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 101 reviews
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£38.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Walk along the ‘25 fountains' levada which towers above 25 natural springs
  • Grade 2 moderate level
  • Walk through the Rabaçal valley
  • Visit the Risco waterfall
What to expect

One of the most popular walks in Madeira, the 11 km-long ‘25 fountains' levada walk will lead you through magical landscapes to waterfalls, a small lake and flowing springs. You'll journey from Paul da Serra into the Rabaçal Valley and along the levada to Risco waterfall and the 25 natural springs.

We'll start from the top of the Paul da Serra plateau and descend into the lush green valley below. Your guide will be with you every step of the way, pointing out the flora and fauna that Madeira is well-known for. Once we arrive at the Rabaçal guesthouse, we'll make our way to the Risco waterfall through the valley.

Afterwards, you'll keep following the levada through beautiful countryside all the way to a small lake, where you'll soon see the 25 natural springs trickling down the hills. Enjoy a short break to soak up the atmosphere before returning to the vehicles through a shortcut tunnel that transports water to the south of Madeira.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • This is a walk of moderate difficulty, with a distance of 11 km covered in approximately 4 hours
  • Paths may be slippery/uneven, so you'll need to be sure-footed
  • During this experience, there is a narrow path of about 30 minutes walking time. Guests that do not feel comfortable walking this route can wait for the rest of the group in a shaded area.
  • Max. altitude /min. altitude: 1290m/900m
  • At the end of the walk, you have to traverse an 800m-long tunnel – please bring a mobile or torch
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 101 reviews from verified customers

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  • Manon

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Super mooie wandeling met uitleg van de gids over de verschillende plantjes die langs de route groeien! Het enige minpunt was dat het vervoer 20 minut ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Helaas kon Rabacal niet doorgaan ivm weersomstandigheden. Maar we hadden een heel goed alternatief door te wandelen in Machico. Een eenvoudige maar mo ...

  • Henkiepenkie

    From United States of America - December 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • G

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Een hele mooie wandeling. Fijn dat er duidelijk wordt aangegeven via Tui wat je evt mee moet nemen of waar je rekening mee moet houden. Een geweldige ...

  • Fam. Kroost

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Leuke goede gids, enthousiast en humor. Het is een leuke hike met de prachtige natuur van Madeira.

  • Diane

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Leuke gids. Vertelde veel over de historie van de levada’s. Had veel respect voor de natuur. Het was wel erg druk vooral bij de 25 watervallen. Dat vi ...

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