Hike·Madeira
Levada das 25 Fontes
Madeira's most famous levada walk — a forested path to a lagoon and a 25-spring waterfall in the Rabaçal valley.
RecommendedA strong, worthwhile addition.
Recommended. The classic first levada; go early to beat the crowds and the clouds.
Source verified· Sep 1, 2026
Ideal time
Half a day
Best time to go
April–October; start early.
Best for
Walkers; first-time Madeira visitors.
Car
Required
Transit
Car to Rabaçal; tour buses; the Rabaçal access road.
Why go
Laurisilva forest, tunnels, and a magical waterfall lagoon at the end. The most accessible 'real' Madeira walk and a perfect introduction to the levada system.
Why you might skip it
Very popular and narrow in places; can be slippery; not for vertigo sufferers (the Risco variant).
What to do
The 25 Fontes walk to the lagoon, the Risco waterfall variant, the Rabaçal tunnel.
Getting there & around
Where it sits
Levada das 25 Fontes
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