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    25 Fontes waterfall amphitheatre with emerald pool, Rabacal, Madeira
    levadaout and back

    Levada das 25 Fontes

    Central Peaks & Plateau
    Reservation required — €4.50 per person. Book via SIMplifica before you go. How to book

    10 km

    Distance

    350m

    Elevation gain

    3-4h

    Duration

    350m

    Elevation loss

    1

    Tunnels

    CardioEasy · 2/5
    TechnicalEasy · 2/5
    ExposureModerate · 3/5

    Most popular levada walk ending at 25 waterfalls; optional 800m tunnel route reduces elevation. Extremely crowded with tour groups; one-way system implemented.

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    Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Elevation: Open-Meteo (Copernicus DEM)

    Preparation

    Know Before You Go

    Hazards & Considerations

    Narrow levada path with unprotected drops
    medium
    800m pitch-black tunnel on optional route
    medium
    Perpetually slippery surfaces year-round
    medium
    Extreme crowding with tour groups causing bottlenecks
    high
    One-way system enforcement during peak hours
    medium

    Access Points

    Parking

    Rabaçal car park

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    Photography

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    What to Shoot

    WaterfallLaurel ForestLevadaMountain Lake

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    Kit Notes

    Tripod for the 25 Fontes waterfall pool long exposure. Wide angle (16 mm) to capture the full amphitheatre. Often crowded by 10 AM — start early for empty foregrounds.

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