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Levada do Moinho & Levada Nova Loop (Lombada)
Southwest Coast (Ribeira Brava to Calheta)9 km
Distance
155m
Elevation gain
3-4h
Duration
155m
Elevation loss
1
Tunnels
CardioEasy · 2/5
TechnicalEasy · 2/5
ExposureModerate · 3/5
Scenic loop on two parallel levadas with unique waterfall you walk BEHIND. Family-friendly, tested with baby carrier. Starting point: Lombada Church.
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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Elevation: Open-Meteo (Copernicus DEM)
Preparation
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Hazards & Considerations
Exposed cliffside sections with drops
mediumWaterfall passage requiring careful footing
mediumSmall tunnel requiring light source
lowWet surfaces near waterfall
mediumAccess Points
Parking
Lombada Church car park
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Photography
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What to Shoot
WaterfallLevadaWalk Behind WaterfallFamily Friendly
Best Months
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Kit Notes
Ultra-wide (12–16 mm) essential — the headline shot is from BEHIND the waterfall looking out. Use a tripod and small aperture (f/11) for sunburst through the falling water. Bring a rain cover for the camera.