Rabaçal / Risco / 25 Fountains Full-day walk

Madeira, Portugal

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Madeira is known for its lush forests and several hiking trails. Join a small group and spend half a day hiking through the Rabaçal Valley to discover the 25 natural cascades, or fontes. See the Risco Waterfall and hike until you reach a small lake where the springs feed into.

Keep your eyes peeled for the local flora and fauna
Spend a day immersed in Madeira’s nature
Enjoy round-trip transfers from select areas in Madeira
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Walking wood stick

Lunch

Full day walk requires a pack lunch. ( not provided by the organization.)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We only provide transport for clients staying in the following centre areas: Machico / Santa Cruz / Caniço / Garajau / Funchal. Outside these areas the pick up is by arrangement.

Meeting point

Calheta Green
Estrada Dr. Roberto Monteiro n. 345, 9370-163 Estreito da Calheta, Portugal
At the car park of Rabaçal. There's a car park sign so you won't miss it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Laurissilva Forest

25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travellers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not Suitable if you suffer from Vertigo
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3

based on 9 reviews

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You should wear hiking...

Cynthia_D, May 2025

You should wear hiking shoes or boots. The description called it a "walk" so I didn't pack my hiking boots. Wish I would have. It's a beautiful hike, though. Well worth the moderately difficult parts. Beautiful scenery and lovelyvwaterfall. My only other complaint was that walking sticks were supposed to be provided but they were not.

Underwhelming and poorly hosted

Adrian_W, Aug 2024

Disappointing experience. The guide didn't seem that attentive to the people on the tour and I felt we were being rushed round as soon as possible. The waterfalls were pleasant enough but the 25 fountains in particular at this time of year were underwhelming and overcrowded.