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[title] => CABO GIRAO, MOORLAND & LEVADAS
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[description] => Our walks today take us to the western end of the island. We’ll travel past Funchal before entering the Ribeira Brava Gorge. The coach will then take us high onto the western moors. This side of the island differs greatly from the high volcanic peaks in the east. Here rolling moorland offers views over the sea in both directions on a clear day. Torches are useful on this day, when walking through one of the levada tunnels, which is 800m long. Before returning to the hotel we call at the dramatic Cabo Girao skywalk viewpoint.
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[title] => The Moorland Levada
[content] => Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Total ascent: 100 feet (30m)
Total descent: 985 feet (300m)
In summary: Our walk follows a gentle levada path to a lovely viewpoint over the hills and woods of Rabacal before descending to Levada das 25 Fontes which will lead us via a tunnel through a mountain ridge to meet our coach. Before returning to the hotel, we'll stop to experience the magnificent Cabo Girao glass skywalk.
Highlight: Rabacal is considered one of Madeira's most beautiful areas.
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[title] => Four Levadas in a day
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 460 feet (140m)
Descent: 985 feet (300m)
In summary: Following the Levada do Alecrim, we have sweeping views down the Rabaçal valley. Our route continues with views of the deep Ribeira da Janela valley, descending through woodland to a rock pool perched between two waterfalls. Our walk ends on the Levada 25 Fontes. Before returning to the hotel, we'll stop to take in the scenery at the Cabo Girao viewpoint.
Highlight: Traverse three of the five Levadas in the Rabaçal valley.
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Our walks today take us to the western end of the island. We’ll travel past Funchal before entering the Ribeira Brava Gorge. The coach will then take us high onto the western moors. This side of the island differs greatly from the high volcanic peaks in the east. Here rolling moorland offers views over the sea in both directions on a clear day. Torches are useful on this day, when walking through one of the levada tunnels, which is 800m long. Before returning to the hotel we call at the dramatic Cabo Girao skywalk viewpoint.
Option 1 - The Moorland Levada
Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Total ascent: 100 feet (30m)
Total descent: 985 feet (300m)
In summary: Our walk follows a gentle levada path to a lovely viewpoint over the hills and woods of Rabacal before descending to Levada das 25 Fontes which will lead us via a tunnel through a mountain ridge to meet our coach. Before returning to the hotel, we'll stop to experience the magnificent Cabo Girao glass skywalk.
Highlight: Rabacal is considered one of Madeira's most beautiful areas.
Option 2 - Four Levadas in a day
Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 460 feet (140m)
Descent: 985 feet (300m)
In summary: Following the Levada do Alecrim, we have sweeping views down the Rabaçal valley. Our route continues with views of the deep Ribeira da Janela valley, descending through woodland to a rock pool perched between two waterfalls. Our walk ends on the Levada 25 Fontes. Before returning to the hotel, we'll stop to take in the scenery at the Cabo Girao viewpoint.
Highlight: Traverse three of the five Levadas in the Rabaçal valley.
